World’s first bird flu human death recorded in Mexico, WHO confirms: These are the symptoms

World’s first Bird Flu death confirmed in Mexico

According to a statement from Mexican health officials, later confirmed by the WHO, a 59-year-old reportedly died on April 24 after exhibiting symptoms such as “fever, shortness of breath, diarrhoea, nausea, and general discomfort.”

“This is the first laboratory-confirmed human case of infection with an influenza A(H5N2) virus reported globally and the first avian H5 virus infection in a person reported in Mexico,” as per WHO.

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Describing the situation the global health organisatio stated that they first received information about the case on May 23. The victim reportedly had no prior contact with poultry or other animals. “The victim had no history of exposure to poultry or other animals.”

However, it’s important to note that they also had several pre-existing medical conditions which may have contributed to the already worsening situation. According to authorities, the individual, aged 59 was bedridden for three weeks before experiencing the severe signs of avian flu. Experts have previously raised concerns about the increasing cases of bird flu, citing their potential to be 100 times more powerful than the coronavirus.

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It’s important to highlight that the strain responsible for the first reported death differs from the bird flu strain currently circulating in livestock in the US. In the United States, the H5N1 strain was detected in dairy herds in March, leading to confirmed cases in three dairy workers. Although all three workers at farms with infected cows have been diagnosed with bird flu, the illnesses were considered mild. Reports indicate instances of avian influenza subtype A(H5N2) in poultry across Mexico.

Major symptoms of avian flu in human

• Mild flu-like upper respiratory symptoms
• Eye redness (conjunctivitis)
• Fever (temperature of 100ºF [37.8ºC] or greater) or feeling feverish
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Muscle or body aches
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Seizures