Egypt reports 10 human H5N1 avian influenza cases in first nine months of 2016

Egypt has reported 356 human cases of avian influenza A(H5N1) since March 2006, including 121 deaths, according to The World Health Organization (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Region Office (EMRO). During the first nine months of 2016, 10 cases have been reported. Four of the patients died from the dangerous viral disease. As Avian Flu Diary notes: Although Egypt ["]