Child dies of H5N1 bird flu in India, marking country’s 2nd death from the virus

Researchers in Hong Kong are launching an innovative nasal vaccine against bird flu. The platform, tested in the Covid-19 pandemic, is now being expanded to combat the H5N1 virus, considered a major risk to global health. Intranasal administration of the…

Two-Year Old Dies Of Bird Flu After Eating Raw Chicken

A two-year-old girl in southern India has died from bird flu after eating raw chicken. This is the first human fatality in India linked to the H5N1 strain since 2021. The toddler, from Palnadu district in Andhra Pradesh state, died on March 15th after developing fever, breathing difficulties, and diarrhea. Damodar Naidu, the director of animal husbandry in Andhra Pradesh, said the child was admitted to the hospital two to three days after consum…

Govt Tightens Biosecurity Rules as Bird Flu Spreads Beyond Poultry

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The government on Friday called on poultry farms to enhance hygiene practices, control farm access, and register with authorities within a month to better track and control bird flu outbreaks that have spread to wild birds in some areas. India News | Govt Tightens Biosecurity Rules as Bird Flu Spreads Beyond Poultry.

Central team visits Narasaraopeta to probe death due to H5N1 virus

Central team investigates H5N1 case in Narasaopeta, Palnadu district, recommends testing for antibodies among medical staff and patients.

Child dies of H5N1 bird flu in India, marking country’s 2nd death from the virus

A 2-year-old girl has died due to H5N1 avian influenza in India, according to health officials. This is the second death reported in the country since the virus emerged. The child, from Andhra Pradesh’s Palnadu district, was admitted to hospital on March 4 with symptoms including fever, difficulty breathing, nasal discharge, seizures, diarrhea, and reduced appetite. Despite intensive medical treatment, she died on March 16, according to a statem…

Bird flu, comorbidities contributed to infant’s death in Andhra: ICMR

Amaravati, Apr 4 (PTI) A team from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Friday met Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and informed him that the recent bird flu death in Andhra Pradesh was also due to comorbidities.A two-year-old girl succumbed to bird flu while undergoing treatment at AIIMS–Mangalagiri on March 15."Though H5N1 (bird flu) symptoms were found in the infant’s samples, other health issues also contributed to her death," …