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“The man was confirmed positive for H5N1 bird flu virus by the National Institute of Public Health on Saturday,” the ministry said.
“Currently, the patient is receiving intensive care from a team of doctors. According to queries, the man had raised 50-60 chicken and the chicken had subsequently died about two weeks ago,” the ministry said.
A team of health experts is looking into the source of the infection and are examining any suspected cases or people who have been in contact with the victim to prevent an outbreak in the community, the ministry added.
Tamiflu (oseltamivir), an antiviral drug to prevent the bird flu from spreading, was also given out to people who had direct contact with the man, the ministry said.
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