WHO confirms first death from bird flu strain H5N2 in Mexico
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the first human death caused by avian influenza A (H5N2). This marks the initial laboratory-confirmed case of such infection worldwide, with the individual affected residing in Mexico. He was hospitalized with no prior exposure to poultry or other animals.
The patient, a 59-year-old, had multiple underlying health conditions and was bedridden for three weeks before experiencing acute symptoms, including fever, shortness of breath, and nausea. Despite seeking medical care on April 24th, he succumbed to complications the same day at the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases "Ismael Cosio Villegas".
Subsequent tests, including Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) and sequencing, confirmed the presence of influenza A(H5N2). The WHO noted that no further cases have been reported and emphasized that avian influenza viruses usually spread among animals but can occasionally infect humans through direct contact with infected animals or contaminated environments.
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Davangere: Class 9 student dies of heart attack
Davangere: A 14-year-old Class 9 student reportedly died of a heart attack in Goguddu village of Jagalur taluk early Monday morning.
The deceased was identified as Muzammil, the second of three children of Chaman Saab and Fatima. He was a student of Rajiv Gandhi Residential High School in Hanumanthapura village.
According to family members, Muzammil collapsed inside his house around 3 am after getting up. His parents immediately took him to a nearby hospital, but he reportedly died on the way.
Thippeswamy, secretary of Gyan Jyothi Vidya Sanstha, along with the headmaster and teachers of Rajiv Gandhi Residential High School, and residents of Goguddu village, expressed their condolences over the untimely demise.
