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Two cases of avian influenza A H5N1 were confirmed in Cambodia, one in a 21-year-old who died and another in a 4-year-old. Symptoms included shortness of breath, fever, and cough.
Two cases of avian influenza A H5N1 were confirmed in Kampot province, Cambodia. The first case was in a 21-year-old with symptom onset on Nov 19, 2023, including shortness of breath, fever, and cough. The patient was admitted to intensive care on Nov 23, and died from their illness on Nov 26. Samples collected were sent to the national testing laboratory and confirmed as positive for influenza A H5N1. Enhanced surveillance activities identified a second case in a 4-year-old presenting with similar clinical presentation to the first case who was admitted into a health facility on Nov 25.