H7N9 Cases January 15, 2014 (confirmed cases: 4, confirmed deaths: 0) (suspected cases: 0, suspected deaths:0)

[Giuseppe]

[Source: Guangdong Province Health Department, full page in Chinese: (LINK). Automatic translation.]


Guangdong Province confirmed two new cases of human infection with H7N9 bird flu virus

2014-01-15 16:03:46 Ministry of Health and Family Planning Commission


Health and Family Planning Commission of Guangdong Province on January 15 briefing, the province confirmed two cases of human infection with the H7N9 avian influenza.

The first case is a male, 48 years old, currently residing in the town of Nanhai District, Foshan City. January 15 confirmed human case of avian influenza H7N9 infection. Currently in critical condition, in Foshan City, the designated hospital for treatment.

The second case is a male, 55 years old, now living Zhangmutou. January 15 confirmed human cases of avian influenza H7N9 infection. Currently in critical condition, in Shenzhen designated hospital for treatment.


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[Giuseppe]

China - Ministry of Health H7N9 Confirmed Cases - January 15, 2014

[Source: Municipality of Shanghai Health Department, full page in Chinese: (LINK). Automatic translation.]


Shanghai reported one new confirmed cases of H7N9 avian influenza virus infection

Published :2014-1-15


Shanghai Health and Family Planning Commission January 15 briefing, H7N9 bird flu case in Shanghai, reported one case of human infection.

The Patients is a male, 35 years old, Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province domicile. Confirmed on January 4, is now a city hospital for treatment.

According to state regulations, from November 1, 2013 the city began infected with H7N9 avian influenza has been incorporated into human B infectious management.


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[sharon sanders]

Re: Zhejiang 1 new human infection with H7N9 avian flu

from the provincial government:

Zhejiang Province, one case of human infection with the H7N9 new bird flu cases
Release date :2014-01-15 Source: Ministry of Health and Family Planning Commission Views: 18 Font size: [ big middle small ]
January 15, 2014

Zhejiang Provincial Health and Family Planning Commission January 15 briefing, the province on the 14th confirmed case of human infection of H7N9 avian influenza.
Patients Hou Moumou, male, 41 years old, farmer, now living Yuhang District of Hangzhou. January 14 confirmed human cases of avian influenza H7N9 infection. Now is critical, in Hangzhou, a hospital for treatment.

http://www.zjwst.gov.cn/art/2014/1/15/art_362_406528.html

[Giuseppe]

H7N9 Cases January 15, 2014 (confirmed cases: 4, confirmed deaths: 0) (suspected cases: 0, suspected deaths:0)

[Source: World Health Organization, full page: (LINK). Edited.]


Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus ? update

Disease outbreak news / 17 January 2014


On 15 January 2014, the National Health and Family Planning Commission of China notified WHO of four additional laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus.

Details of the cases are as follows:

• A 35 year old man from Shanghai who became ill on 1 January and was admitted to hospital on 12 January. He is currently in a critical condition. The patient has a history of exposure to poultry.
• A 41 year old man from Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, who became ill on 5 January and was admitted to hospital on 9 January and then transferred to another hospital on 12 January. He is currently in a critical condition.
• A 48 year old man from Foshan City, Guandong Province, who became ill on 2 January and was admitted to hospital on 12 January. He is currently in a critical condition.
• A 55 year old man from Dongguan City, Guandong Province, who became ill on 1 January and was admitted to hospital on 9 January. He is currently in a critical condition. The patient has a history of exposure to poultry.

The source of infection is still under investigation.

So far, there is no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission.

The Chinese government continues to take the following measures:

• strengthen surveillance and situation analysis;
• reinforce case management and treatment;
• conduct risk communication with the public and release information;
• strengthen international collaboration and communication; and
• conduct scientific studies.

WHO does not advise special screening at points of entry with regard to this event, nor does it currently recommend any travel or trade restrictions.


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