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India sees first bird flu death as 11-year-old boy succumbs in AIIMS

As per reports, bird flu outbreaks were reported across the country earlier this year, including in Haryana where the H5N8 subtype -- which is not known to infect humans -- was detected

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi. Pic/AFP

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi. Pic/AFP

India on Tuesday reported its first bird flu death as an 11-year-old boy, who was undergoing treatment at AIIMS for it, succumbed to the disease.

A senior All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) official said that the boy, who was infected with avian influenza, has died, and the entire staff concerned has been placed in isolation as a preventive measure.

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