Two-Year-Old Girl Dies of Bird Flu in Andhra Pradesh; Experts Suspect Rats as a Factor

NEWS CHARIOT:-A two-year-old girl from Narasaraopet, Palnadu district, succumbed to bird flu, creating a nationwide stir. This is the first confirmed fatality due to bird flu in the country, prompting health authorities to take swift action.

A central medical team will visit Narasaraopet today (Thursday, April 3) to conduct an in-depth study of the case. The team comprises three experts from the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC) in Delhi, one from Mumbai, and another from AIIMS Mangalagiri. Their primary objective is to identify the cause of the infection and assess any potential risks of further spread.

Doctors from AIIMS Mangalagiri have already collected blood samples from nine individuals who were in close contact with the deceased child, including family members and nearby poultry shop workers. Fortunately, all test results have come back negative, confirming that no one else has contracted the virus. AIIMS Mangalagiri also announced that no new bird flu cases have been reported in the area following this incident.

Medical experts have classified this case as an isolated incident of Influenza A. According to AIIMS doctors, this type of infection does not spread easily, and there is no immediate cause for public concern. They reassured residents that proper precautions are being taken to monitor the situation closely.

Apart from bird flu, the child was also diagnosed with leptospirosis, a bacterial infection often transmitted through rat urine. AIIMS specialists suspect that the high number of rats in the child’s residential area may have contributed to the infection.

The findings of the central medical team will provide more clarity on the exact cause of death and whether any additional preventive measures are necessary. Authorities continue to monitor the situation to prevent any further health risks in the region.

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