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15th H5N1 Case in Cambodia: 6-Year-Old Girl Hospitalized

8/7/2025

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Cambodia has reported its 15th human case of H5N1 bird flu in 2025, this time affecting a 6-year-old girl from Takeo province. After her mother prepared sick chickens, the girl was hospitalized with severe symptoms. With a staggering 46.6% fatality rate, the outbreak highlights the dangers of contact with infected poultry.

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Cambodia has reported its 15th human case of H5N1 bird flu in 2025, this time affecting a 6-year-old girl from Takeo province. After her mother prepared sick chickens, the girl was hospitalized with severe symptoms. With a staggering 46.6% fatality rate, the outbreak highlights the dangers of contact with infected poultry.