This is the 19th human H5N1 case identified in Cambodia since early 2023.
In other developments, the USDA confirmed a few more H5N1 avian flu detections in dairy cattle and poultry.
H5N5 viruses continue to expand their geographic and species range, with spillovers to domestic birds reported in a few European countries.
Testing has now scaled up to 28 states, covering at least 65% of the nation's production.
Louisiana officials confirm that a patient previously hospitalized with a severe H5N1 avian flu infection has died.
The largest portion is earmarked for regional, state, and local preparedness. Meanwhile, the virus struck more flocks in 2 states and is suspected in a die-off in Pennsylvania snow geese.
Meanwhile, several states report more poultry outbreaks, Ohio issues a wild-bird alert, and the FDA announces a plan to test raw milk cheese.
Though the reports yield timely, useful clues, experts note important lessons, lingering questions, and concerns about preparedness.
Though testing can't pinpoint a source, recent detections in Arizona have involved only the wild bird genotype.
The changes seen were likely generated by replication of this virus in the patient rather than primarily transmitted at the time of infection, the authors say.
