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MSAR reports 1 new H7N9 human infections in Anhui 11 December 2015 [Taiwan CDC clarification H9N2 respectively]

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  • MSAR reports 1 new H7N9 human infections in Anhui 11 December 2015 [Taiwan CDC clarification H9N2 respectively]

    Mainland health authorities informed of the new six cases of human infection with the H7N9 bird flu, 2015-12-11 20:14:00 Source: Health Bureau

    Health Bureau said, according to the Mainland health authorities today (December 11) Bulletin, the new six cases of human infection with H7N9 avian influenza. Region 6 cases of patients distributed as follows: one case in Anhui, Hunan Province three cases, one case of Guangdong, Zhejiang Province, one case; there were three cases of clear contact with live birds, domestic poultry or live bird markets exposure, patients aged 1-74 years, 3 males and 3 females; no deaths, two were serious and four mild.

    Since 2013 to date, a total of at least 685 cases of confirmed human infection with H7N9 avian influenza cases, including at least 235 cases of death. Area local infections occur since September 2015 include: Zhejiang, Guangdong, Anhui and Hunan.

    Health Bureau said that it will continue and the country and neighboring areas in the health sector, World Health Organization keep in close contact, monitoring of the situation around and Macao, and through cross-sector and public-private partnerships for the neighborhood or Macau once bird flu do occur Good prevention and preparedness. According to the current situation, the Health Bureau is expected to continue for some time to the mainland will continue to be more people infected with influenza A H7N9 bird flu, does not rule out cases in Macao, Health Bureau has requested all medical institutions and medical personnel closely monitor if suspected cases should be timely detection or referral; but also made the following appeal to the whole Australian public:
    ƒAvoid visiting places recent influenza H7N9 bird flu in the downtown area, the farm, which are sold or show birds;
    ƒAvoid contact with birds and their secretions, excretions. In case of contact, you should immediately wash their hands;
    ƒDo not buy, carry without quarantine birds;
    ƒDo not eat undercooked poultry meat, offal, blood products and eggs;
    ƒattention to personal hygiene, wash hands frequently;
    ƒsymptoms such as fever, coughing, breathing difficulties, should wear a mask and seek medical attention, to detailing travel history and contact history animal doctor.

    For more information on the Influenza A H7N9 avian influenza, can be found in the Health Bureau's website (www.ssm.gov.mo) or call the Health Department infectious disease hotline 28700800 during office hours.

    http://www.gcs.gov.mo/showNews.php?P...&DataUcn=95272

    I believe 2 of these cases are reported from CHP today!
    Last edited by Biological100; December 15, 2015, 08:35 AM.

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    I have no idea what health bulletin this report is referring to. Yesterday the NHFPC of China reported 2 H7N9 cases (not in Anhui) and 2 cases of another strain avian flu (probably H5N1) for November here and here.
    Last edited by Biological100; December 15, 2015, 08:04 AM.

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    • #3
      Most likely an error from Macau concerning H9N2 vs H7N9

      Chinese Mainland China, H7N9 influenza (2015-12-14) Source: China Center for Disease Control, 2015-12-11
      Epidemic grade: Second grade: Warning (Alert)


      Chinese mainland announced two cases of H7N9 cases 12/11, respectively, Hangzhou A 60 year old male farmer, and has mastered the Guangdong Meizhou before a 74-year-old male farmer, the two had a history of contact with live birds, the current situation is serious; worldwide since 2013 so far this year a total of 683 cases, including 663 cases in mainland China, Hong Kong 13 cases, 4 cases of Taiwan, Canada two cases, one case of Malaysia, WHO update 275 cases of death in 11/13.


      View and Update Date: 2015-12-15
      Maintenance Unit: Epidemic Center

      http://www.cdc.gov.tw/professional/epidemicinfo.aspx?treeid=22fcc15da1a84cac&nowtreei d=604910441C127489&tid=89393D3EEA31238F&showtype=


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      Mainland China H9N2 influenza (2015-12-14) Source: China Center for Disease Control, 2015-12-11
      Epidemic grade: Second grade: Warning (Alert)


      Chinese mainland announced in 12/11 4 cases of H9N2 flu confirmed cases, between the ages of 1-15 years old, 3 female 1 male, date of onset is between April to October this year, were living in Anhui, Hunan, are mild, he joined his family to a market to buy food, no live poultry remaining exposure or unknown. Chinese mainland and Hong Kong a total of six cases of H9N2 avian influenza, including one case of Hong Kong (Guangdong Province moved), Hunan Province, four cases and one case in Anhui Province.


      View and Update Date: 2015-12-15
      Maintenance Unit: Epidemic Center

      http://www.cdc.gov.tw/professional/epidemicinfo.aspx?treeid=22fcc15da1a84cac&nowtreei d=604910441C127489&tid=E66E4F0D6C6B7BC5&showtype=



      Last edited by Biological100; December 15, 2015, 08:36 AM.

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