China reports fatal H5N6 avian influenza case in Chongqing

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Sep 27, 2023

China reports fatal H5N6 avian influenza case in Chongqing


An additional human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) has been reported in China, according to Hong Kong Centre for Health Protection (CHP) report. The case involves a 68-year-old male living in Chongqing, who had exposure to live domestic poultry before the onset of symptoms. He developed symptoms on August 5 and was admitted for treatment on August 10. He passed away on August 20.

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