Mexico has reported its first human incompatibility H5N1 avian influenza virus,
According to Kohila Health Minister Eliude Agnire, a three -year -old girl from the northern state Kohuila died on Tuesday morning due to failure of several organs due to the virus.
“We are monitoring all those who had close contact with the patient and were testing to determine if they are infected. So far, no one has conducted a positive test,” Aguirre was said by the Reuters of the news agency.
He also confirmed that there were no suspicious cases among the close contacts of the child.
According to the Ministry of Health, the victim was admitted to a hospital in Torren city, which is the limit of the girl’s home state of Durango.
According to news agency AP, the girl initially received anti-FLU treatment, but was left in critical condition before her death. Mexican officials are currently investigating the source of infection and have started testing wild birds in the area near their home to identify any possible links.
It is not clear how the child contracted the virus and the authorities have not confirmed any direct risk for infected animals. Despite this deadly case, the Ministry of Health has said that the overall risk for the general public is low.
Globally, the H5N1 avian influenza is spreading to both animals and limited numbers, mainly in the United States. According to the World Health Organization, about 70 human cases have been reported in the US in the last one year, although health experts believe that the actual number may be higher.
