Title: Chile Reports First Human Case of Avian Influenza

The Ministry of Health in Chile has reported the first human case of avian influenza. A statement released by the ministry indicated that the infection was in a 53-year-old man who exhibited severe flu-like symptoms, but his condition is stable. The government is investigating the source of the infection and working to identify the patient's contacts. Chile has been monitoring cases of avian influenza of the "H5N1" strain among wild animals since late last year.