Summary
- The World Health Organization confirmed a man’s death in Mexico was caused by a strain of bird flu called H5N2
- The source of exposure to the virus is unknown, but A(H5N2) viruses have been reported in poultry in Mexico
- Mexico’s health ministry stated there is currently no evidence of person-to-person transmission of bird flu
- Cases of bird flu have been identified in mammals, emphasizing the need for vigilant monitoring and caution
