The case marks the first time a human has been confirmed to be infected with this subtype, and the first time an avian H5 virus was confirmed in a person in Mexico.
WHO continues to stress the importance of global surveillance due to the constantly evolving nature of influenza viruses.
People who came in contact with the man shortly before his death have so far not tested positive for H5N2.
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