H5N6 avian influenza death reported by Jiangxi health officials

Officials with Jiangxi Provincial Health and Family Planning announced (computer translated) late last week the death of a man residing in Guangdong Province who tested positive for H5N6 avian influenza (AI). The case was detected during routine monitoring and surveillance of influenza and severe pneumonia. H5N6 AI was confirmed by nucleic acid testing. The patient was a 42-year-male currently ["]