中新社悉尼5月22日电 澳大利亚维多利亚州卫生部门今日确认，一名从境外返回的儿童被诊断出感染H5N1型禽流感病毒，这是澳大利亚首次发现人类感染禽流感病例。
据了解，该儿童在返回澳大利亚后出现发热、咳嗽等症状，随即被送往医院接受治疗。经过病毒检测，确诊为H5N1型禽流感。目前，该儿童正在接受隔离治疗，情况稳定。
澳大利亚卫生部门表示，H5N1型禽流感主要通过接触受感染的禽鸟或其分泌物、排泄物等途径传播，人感染禽流感的几率非常低。但鉴于这是澳大利亚首次出现人感染禽流感病例，相关部门已加强了对禽流感疫情的监测和防控措施，以确保公众健康安全。
澳大利亚农业部也发布了相关的防控指引，提醒民众在处理禽鸟及其废弃物时应采取适当防护措施，避免直接接触受感染禽鸟，以减少人感染禽流感的风险。
此消息一经发布，立即引起了澳大利亚公众的关注。卫生专家提醒公众，保持良好的个人卫生习惯，如勤洗手、避免接触生禽等，可以有效预防禽流感的传播。同时，相关部门将继续密切关注疫情发展，及时更新防控措施。
英语如下：
News Title: “First Case of Human Infection with H5N1 Avian Influenza Reported in Australia, Sparking Concern”
Keywords: Avian Influenza, First Case, Victoria
News Content:
CGTN Sydney, May 22nd, 2023 – The Victorian Department of Health has confirmed today that a child returning from abroad has been diagnosed with H5N1 avian influenza, marking the first human case of the virus in Australia.
The child, who showed symptoms of fever and coughing after returning to Australia, was immediately hospitalized for treatment. After undergoing virus testing, the child was diagnosed with H5N1 avian influenza. Currently, the child is under isolation treatment and is in stable condition.
The Australian health department stated that H5N1 avian influenza is primarily transmitted through contact with infected poultry or their secretions and excreta. The risk of human infection with avian influenza is very low. However, given that this is the first case of human infection with avian influenza in Australia, relevant departments have stepped up monitoring and preventive measures to ensure public health safety.
The Australian Department of Agriculture has also issued relevant control guidelines, reminding the public to take appropriate protective measures when handling poultry and their waste products to avoid direct contact with infected poultry and reduce the risk of human infection with avian influenza.
The news immediately sparked public concern in Australia. Health experts remind the public that maintaining good personal hygiene habits, such as frequent hand washing and avoiding contact with live poultry, can effectively prevent the spread of avian influenza. At the same time, relevant departments will continue to closely monitor the situation and update preventive measures in a timely manner.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/gj/2024/05-22/10221626.shtml
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