Egyptian woman dies of bird flu, second this year

Egyptian health officials say a woman who was diagnosed with bird flu, has died, the second fatality from the H5N1 virus in the country this year.

Egypt has reported seven bird flu cases so far this year.

Most victims have been women and children who are traditionally tasked with caring for domestic poultry.

Health Ministry official, Amr Kandil, says the earlier fatality was in June. Since 2006, there have been 64 bird flu deaths in Egypt.

The H5N1 virus is difficult to contract but has remained a threat.

Most cases have been linked to contact with poultry.

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