WHO confirms first death in Mexico from bird flu never

The confirmation of the first death in Mexico from bird flu has raised significant concerns within the scientific community. As researchers and health officials work diligently to understand the implications of this tragic event, it is imperative that accurate and timely information be disseminated to the public.This development underscores the importance of effective surveillance and monitoring systems for infectious diseases. The ability to quickly identify and respond to outbreaks can mean the difference between containment and widespread transmission.Furthermore, this incident highlights the need for increased research into emerging pathogens and their potential impact on global health.

WHO said in a statement, raising questions about a strain that has largely been under the radar. The current bird flu outbreak in US dairy cows is being driven by a different strain — H5N1.

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Twelve additional people the patient came into contact with -- seven with symptoms and five without -- were identified near the patient's residence. Nasal samples, throat samples and blood samples were taken from the contacts. The nose and throat samples tested negative for COVID-19 and results from the blood samples are ongoing.

The person had multiple underlying medical conditions and had been bedridden for three weeks, for other reasons, prior to the onset of acute symptoms, WHO said.

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