New bird flu death in Indonesia

The case occurred in a 17-year-old female from Jakarta Province. She developed symptoms on 28 July, was hospitalised on 4 August, and died on 8 August.

An investigation into her source of infection found that pet pigeons were kept inside her home and that several neighbouring households maintained flocks of backyard poultry. Animal health authorities have collected samples from birds in the neighbourhood and these will be tested as part of the continuing investigation.

Of the 56 human bird flu cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 44 have been fatal.

Go to the World Health Organisation cumulative tally of human bird flu infections and deaths.