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First Human H5N1 Case of 2026 Confirmed in Cambodia

2/17/2026

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  • A 30-year-old man in Cambodia tested positive for H5N1 bird flu in 2026.
  • This case marks Cambodia's first confirmed human infection of the year.
  • The patient from Meanrith village in Kampot Province experienced fever, cough, and abdominal pain.
  • He has since recovered.
  • In 2025, Cambodia reported 19 human H5N1 cases, including eight deaths.