Boston (SmartAboutHealth) - Once again, the H5N1 bird flu outbreak in China has grown. The latest case involves a 21-year old woman from central China.

It has been confirmed that the 21-year old woman, a farmer surnamed Shu, has the H5N1 bird flu virus.

The woman is from the Hunan province in central China, and fell ill back on January 23rd.

Shortly after falling ill, she was sent to the hospital for treatment.

This comes as fear continues to spread across China as the outbreak expands.

Since 2009 began, there have been many different cases, including many deaths.

The woman is now expected to make a full recovery.

It is believed she contracted the bird flu from dead poultry she was around.