Human Bird Flu Case Confirmed In Bangladesh

WHO confirms first human case of Avian Influenza reported in Bangladesh today.

The case was a 16 month old boy, who was infected in January and has made a full recovery. It was determined the boy became infected when he was exposed to live and slaughtered chickens in his home.

A further update on the H5N1 outbreak will be posted later this week, check back for periodic updates.