Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Cambodia Reports Seventh H5N1 Bird Flu Case in 2025
A woman in Cambodia got the bird flu, which is a sickness chickens can get.
She was around sick and dead chickens before she got sick.
Now, doctors are trying to find out how she got it and if anyone else has it too.
She has a fever, cough, and trouble breathing.
This is the seventh time someone in Cambodia has gotten bird flu this year.
The bird flu can spread to humans through contact with infected animals.
Doctors are giving medicine to people who were near her.
Bird flu doesn't usually spread from person to person, but doctors are being careful.
A 41-year-old woman in Cambodia tested positive for H5N1 bird flu.
The woman is experiencing fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.
The patient had contact with sick and dead chickens before falling ill.
Health authorities are investigating the source of the infection.
This is the seventh human case of H5N1 in Cambodia this year.
- Who
- A 41-year-old woman.
- What
- A 41-year-old woman in Cambodia has been confirmed with H5N1 avian influenza.
- When
- Confirmed on June 23, with the report released on Monday night.
- Where
- Siem Reap province in northwestern Cambodia.
- Why
- To prevent an outbreak in the community and understand the source of the infection.
Public Health Concerns
Government Response
Disease Control
Public Health Concerns
There are concerns regarding the spread of H5N1, its potential mutations, and the need for prompt action to contain it.
Government Response
Authorities are monitoring the situation to prevent an outbreak in the community, with efforts focused on investigating the source and contacting potential victims.
- Patient Age
- 41 years old
- Location
- Siem Reap province, Cambodia
- Symptoms
- Fever, cough, dyspnea
- Confirmed Date
- June 23
- Current Condition
- Critical
- Cases this year
- Seven
- Deaths this year
- Five
