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MEXICO CITY – April 6, 2025 – Mexican health officials confirmed on Friday the country’s first known human case of Type A H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in a 3-year-old girl.
The child, hailing from the western state of Durango, is currently hospitalized in serious condition in the neighboring state of Coahuila, specifically in the city of Torreon, according to a statement released by Mexico’s health ministry. Officials noted that she had initially received treatment with anti-flu medication.
The source of the infection is currently unknown. Investigators are actively testing wild birds found in the vicinity of the girl’s home to determine how she may have contracted the virus.
This development occurs amidst the ongoing spread of H5N1 influenza among animal populations, particularly in the United States, where transmission to humans has also been documented. The World Health Organization reports approximately 70 human cases in the U.S. over the past year, although research indicates this figure might not capture the full extent of infections.
Despite this confirmed human case, the Mexican health ministry stated that the risk posed by the H5N1 virus to the general population is currently considered low.
Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
Disclaimer: This news article is based solely on information provided in a text snippet attributed to The Associated Press with a copyright date of 2025. It reflects the details available in that source material as of the time of writing.
