Cambodia - 2025 H5N1 cases 8 - 17

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[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.postkhmer.com/national/2025-8-6-1723-262884

6-year-old girl infected with bird flu after eating dead chicken
National News
Date of publication:
06 August 2025 | 17:21
Reporter:
Park Seangly

Takeo: A 6-year-old girl has tested positive for bird flu and is in intensive care after about 1,000 chickens died in the village.

The Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday, August 6, that there is another case of bird flu, a 6-year-old girl who was confirmed to be positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus by the National Institute of Public Health on August 5, 2025.

The patient, who lives in Prey Mok village, Sre Ronung commune, Tram Kak district, Takeo province, has symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. The patient is currently undergoing intensive care and treatment by medical teams.

The ministry stated: “According to inquiries, in the past month, there have been nearly a thousand sick and dead chickens in the village. At the same time, in the children’s home, over the past 20 days, there have been 30 sick and dead chickens in succession, and the children’s mother used the dead chickens to cook before the day the children started getting sick.”

The emergency response teams of the national and sub-national ministries of health have been collaborating with the working groups of the provincial departments of agriculture and local authorities at all levels to conduct active research on the occurrence of bird flu and respond according to technical methods and protocols to find the source of infection, both in animals and humans. In addition, it is also searching for suspected cases and contacts to prevent further transmission in the community, distributing Tamiflu to close contacts, and conducting health education campaigns among residents in the affected villages.

The Ministry of Health has once again reminded all residents to always pay close attention to bird flu, because H5N1 bird flu continues to threaten public health.

The Ministry advised that if you have a fever, cough, sputum discharge, or difficulty breathing, and have a history of contact with sick or dead chickens or ducks in the 14 days before the onset of symptoms, do not go to crowded gatherings or places with large crowds, but seek immediate consultation and treatment at a nearby health center or hospital to avoid delaying treatment and putting you at high risk of death.

[Michael Coston]

Cambodian MOH Announces 15th H5N1 Case of 2025




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It's been just over a week since the last case was reported by Cambodia, and the summer surge in cases continues with the 12th case reported since late May (and 31st since this resurgence began in early 2023).

Unlike H5N1 cases reported in the United States - which are due to a milder clade 2.3.4.4b - recent Cambodian cases have been caused by a new reassortment of an older clade of the H5N1 virus (recently renamed 2.3.2.1e) - which appears to be spreading rapidly through both wild birds and local poultry.

This morning the Cambodia MOH posted an announcement on their Facebook page on another H5N1 case - this time from Takeo Province - involving a 6 year old child who is reportedly in intensive care reportedly being exposed to sick or dead chickens.

I've reproduced the screen shot (in Cambodian) and have provided an English translation below.




(Translation)

Kingdom of Cambodia, Nation, Religion, King
Ministry of Health
Press Release

Cases of bird flu in 6-year-old girls

The Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia would like to inform the public that there is another case of bird flu in a 6-year-old girl who was confirmed positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus by the National Institute of Public Health on August 5, 2025. The patient lives in Prey Mok village, Sre Nong commune, Tram Kak district, Takeo province. He has symptoms of fever, cough, fatigue and difficulty breathing.

The patient is currently undergoing rescue efforts with the attention of doctors. According to the survey, a month ago, in the village, there were nearly a thousand sick and dead chickens. At the children's house, during the 20 days, there were 30 sick and dead chickens in a row, and the child's mother brought the dead chickens to cook before the day the children started to get sick.

The Ministry of Health's national and sub-national emergency response teams have been working closely with provincial agriculture departments and local authorities to actively investigate the outbreak of bird flu and respond to methods and technical protocols, identify sources of transmission in both animals and humans, and identify suspected and affected cases in the community.

The Ministry of Health would like to remind all citizens to be careful of bird flu because H5N1 bird flu continues to threaten the health of our people, and also to inform you if you have a fever, cough, runny nose or shortness of breath and have a history of contact with sick or dead chickens during the 14 days before the onset of symptoms and people do not go to the meeting. Seek medical treatment at a nearby health center or hospital immediately to avoid delays, leading to a higher risk of eventual death.

Transmission: H5N1 bird flu is a flu virus that is usually transmitted from sick birds to other birds, but can sometimes be transmitted from birds to humans through close contact with sick or dead birds. Avian influenza in humans is a serious disease that requires timely hospitalization. Although it is not easily transmitted from person to person, if it can metabolize it can be as contagious as the seasonal flu.

Address: Lot 80, Samdech Pen Nuth Street (289)
Phone: (+855) 23 885 970
Sangkat Boeung Kak II, Khan Toul Kork, Phnom Penh

Email: info@moh.gov.kh
Website: www.moh.gov.kh
Telegram: t.me/MOHCambodia

As we discussed a month ago, in Cambodia: Food Insecurity, Food Safety & H5N1 - despite repeated warnings to the public not to prepare or cook sick/dead poultry - scarce resources and hunger can sometimes drive people to take risks.

Given the frequent contacts reported with sick or dead poultry, there is currently no evidence to suggest human-to-human transmission of the virus.

While we continue to focus on clade 2.3.4.4b H5 viruses in the United States, this case reminds us that there are many other iterations of HPAI H5 viruses circulating around the globe - with new ones emerging at an increasing rate - each on their own evolutionary trajectory.

https://afludiary.blogspot.com/2025/08/cambodian-moh-announces-15th-h5n1-case.html

[Shiloh]

Source: https://khmernote.com.kh/news/414009

A 6-year-old child has severe pneumonia caused by the H5N1 virus after eating chicken and duck that were sick-dead
BY soknita
August 9, 2025

(Phnom Penh): On the morning of August 9, 2025, according to Dr. Beat Richner, a 6-year-old child has severe pneumonia caused by the H5N1 virus after eating chicken and duck that were sick-dead.

According to Dr. Beat Richner, a 6-year-old child was sent from Tbong Khmum province with severe pneumonia caused by the H5N1 bird flu virus and arrived at Kantha Bopha Hospital in critical condition.

The child was saved by a ventilator and suctioned air from the rotting lung tissue and was treated for 20 days. The child has now returned home after being treated by a team of emergency doctors at Kantha Bopha Hospital in Phnom Penh.

It is worth noting that the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia has also urged citizens not to eat sick poultry and ducks, as they can cause infection with the H5N1 virus and severe pneumonia that is difficult to treat and has a high risk of death.

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The child was saved by a ventilator and suctioned air from the rotting lung tissue and was treated for 20 days. The child has now returned home after being treated by a team of emergency doctors at Kantha Bopha Hospital in Phnom Penh.

I believe the 6 year old in post #19 is:

Cambodia - Male, 6, sick chicken contact, ICU, Tbong Khmum province

...There is another case of bird flu in a 6-year-old boy who was confirmed positive for the H5N1 avian influenza virus by the National Institute of Public Health on July 21, 2025.

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on X
translated:

Pokrath Hansasuta
@pokrath
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46m
No further news yet about the child infected with birdflu H5N1 in #Cambodia. The last news was that it was pneumonia. Stay safe. It's a highly contagious strain. Thais living near the border, be extra cautious. If you find dead poultry (birds, ducks, geese, chickens), don't let children play with them. Wear gloves and burn them. Inform the authorities.
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Pokrath Hansasuta
@pokrath
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Aug 6
birdflu H5N1 is the 15th case of 2025 in #Cambodia. The patient is a 6-year-old girl from Prey Mok Village (where thousands of chickens were sick last month), northeastern Trat. She has symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath. She likely contracted the disease from dead chickens brought back for cooking. No human-to-human transmission has been found. Thailand has announced a 90-day ban on poultry imports from Cambodia.

https://x.com/pokrath/status/1954479313526612178

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Source: https://khmernote.com.kh/news/414009

A 6-year-old child has severe pneumonia caused by the H5N1 virus after eating chicken and duck that were sick-dead
BY soknita
August 9, 2025

(Phnom Penh): On the morning of August 9, 2025, according to Dr. Beat Richner, a 6-year-old child has severe pneumonia caused by the H5N1 virus after eating chicken and duck that were sick-dead...

Translated:
Phnom Penh: A young boy with severe bird flu was saved by doctors at Kantha Bopha Hospital.

According to Kantha Bopha Hospital, on August 8, 2025, a 6-year-old boy was brought from Tbong Khmum province with severe pneumonia caused by the H5N1 bird flu virus. When he arrived at Kantha Bopha Hospital, he was in critical condition and was breathing his last....

https://kohsantepheapdaily.com.kh/article/2113422.html

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translation
October 16, 2025
Three-Year-Old Cambodian Girl Confirmed to Have Infected with H5N1 Avian Influenza

Domestic Reporter: Hu Chenxin, October 16, 2025, 10:11 PM
(Phnom Penh) – The Ministry of Health announced on the evening of the 16th that a three-year-old girl in Spetses Province has been confirmed to have been infected with the H5N1 avian influenza virus.

The Ministry of Health stated that the girl was confirmed to have been infected with the H5N1 virus by the National Institute of Public Health and the Pasteur Institute on the 15th. She has developed symptoms including fever, diarrhea, cough, and abdominal pain and is currently receiving medical treatment. An investigation revealed that chickens and ducks kept in the girl's home and those of neighboring households had become ill and died in the week prior to her onset of illness.

The Ministry of Health stated that the emergency response team is currently conducting an epidemiological investigation with local authorities and relevant departments to trace the possible source of infection and continuously monitor suspected cases and close contacts to prevent further spread. The Ministry of Health has also distributed the antiviral drug Tamiflu to close contacts and is conducting health promotion and prevention awareness campaigns in the affected villages to raise public awareness of avian influenza.

https://cc-times.com/posts/29969

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[Transated, emphasis is mine]

Newly diagnosed H5N1 bird flu case in 3-year-old girl

2025/10/16 10:09:58 pm

The Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia on October 16, 2025 issued a press release to inform the public: There is another case of bird flu in a 3-year-old girl who was confirmed to be positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus by the National Institute of Public Health and the Pasteur Institute of Cambodia on October 15, 2025. The patient lives in Chek Village, Svay Chachep Commune, Parset District, Kampong Speu Province, and has symptoms of fever, diarrhea, cough, and abdominal pain. The patient is currently receiving intensive treatment from a medical team. According to inquiries, chickens and ducks in the patient’s house and neighboring houses have been sick and dying for about a week before the child became sick.

The emergency response team of the national and sub-national Ministry of Health has been and is working with the provincial and local agricultural departments and local authorities at all levels to actively investigate the outbreak of bird flu and respond according to technical methods and protocols, find sources of infection in both animals and humans, and find suspected cases and contacts to prevent further transmission in the community, as well as distribute Tamiflu to close contacts and conduct health education campaigns among residents in the villages where the incident occurred.
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...https://btv.com.kh/article/87587

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A new case - the 14 year old in Takeo province -



Avian Influenza Report is a weekly report produced by the Surveillance Division of the Communicable Disease Branch of the Centre for Health Protection. This report highlights global avian influenza activity in humans and birds.

Reporting period: October 12, 2025 – October 18, 2025 (Week 42)
(Published on October 21, 2025)


Summary

Since the previous issue of Avian Influenza Report (AIR), there were two new human

cases of avian influenza A(H5N1) from Cambodia reported by the World Health

Organization (WHO) and the Cambodian Ministry of Health in October 2025. From 2015

to 2024, 0 to 145 confirmed human cases of avian influenza A(H5N1) were reported to the

WHO annually (according to onset date).*

Since the previous issue of AIR, there were no new human cases of avian influenza

A(H5N6). Since 2014 (as of October 18, 2025), there were 93 human cases of avian

influenza A(H5N6) reported globally and 92 of them occurred in the Chinese Mainland.

The latest case was reported on July 24, 2024.

Since the previous issue of AIR, there were no new human cases of avian influenza

A(H7N9). Since March 2013 (as of October 18, 2025), there were a total of 1568 human

cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) reported globally (all were reported in the seven waves

between 2013 and September 2019). The latest case was reported on April 5, 2019.

* Since November 21, 2012, WHO only publishes information on human cases with avian influenza A(H5N1)

infection in “Influenza at human – animal interface: Monthly Risk Assessment Summary”. Only cases of human

infection with H5N1 involved in events that are unusual or associated with potential increased risks will be

reported in Disease Outbreak News. The latest report was published in October 2025.

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Continued: https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/202...vol21_wk42.pdf

[sharon sanders]

Please see:

FluTrackers 2016+ Global H5N1 Human Cases List