Mexico H5N1 bird flu death linked to D1.1 genotype

Mexican child infected with H5N1 bird flu dies from respiratory complications

A 3-year-old girl from Durango, Mexico, has died from H5N1 Bird Flu, according to the World Health Organization. The child had no preexisting conditions.

Mexico H5N1 bird flu death linked to D1.1 genotype

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that the strain of H5N1 avian influenza responsible for Mexico’s first human case and fatality belongs to clade 2.3.4.4b genotype D1.1, a virus variant previously linked to other serious infections in North America. The patient, a 3-year-old girl from the state of Durango, died on April 1 from respiratory complications related to the infection. She had no prior medical conditions, no history of r…

H5N1 Case in Mexico: Rare Viral Genotype Alert

Explore the details of a fatal H5N1 infection in a Mexican child, linked to the D1.1 genotype with potential broader health implications.