The house where the boy contracted the virus had two chickens and one fighting cock, which died on Oct. 31, but were only reported to authorities after the boy fell sick, officials said.
The public health ministry said the boy fell ill on Nov. 1 and went to hospital on Nov. 3 with a runny nose, fever and coughing. The boy's 65-year-old grandmother has also shown symptoms of the disease, but so far has tested negative. Doctors were awaiting the results of further tests, expected by today.
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