April 2 (Reuters) - The World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed on Wednesday the deaths of two Indonesians from the H5N1 bird flu virus.

There have been 238 human deaths globally from the H5N1 strain and 376 confirmed cases of infection since 2003, according to WHO data.

Following is a list of confirmed human cases of H5N1. Total cases include survivors.

Deaths Total cases AZERBAIJAN 5 8 CAMBODIA 7 7 CHINA 20 30 DJIBOUTI 0 1 EGYPT 20 47 INDONESIA 107 132 IRAQ 2 3 LAOS 2 2 MYANMAR 0 1 NIGERIA 1 1 PAKISTAN 1 1 THAILAND 17 25 TURKEY 4 12 VIETNAM 52 106 ------------------------------------------------- TOTAL 238 376 -------------------------------------------------

The H5N1 virus remains mainly a bird virus. Experts are monitoring it for signs of mutation into a form easily transmitted from person to person, a development which could trigger a deadly pandemic.

So far, most human cases can be traced to direct or indirect contact with infected birds.

Initial tests usually take a day or two to confirm if someone has H5N1. More detailed testing by government laboratories or those affiliated with the WHO can take a week or more. (Writing by David Cutler and Keith Weir, London Editorial Reference Unit)

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