Re: Shenzhen confirmed the first case of human infection with H7N9 (Ifeng, December 19 2013)
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Critically ill Shenzhen H7N9 patient becomes sixth avian flu case in province
(58 mins ago)
Guangdong reported a new human H7N9 case today, raising the total number of people infected with the fatal virus in the province to six since August.
The new patient, who is in critical condition in hospital, is a 38-year-old resident surnamed Ou in Shenzhen, according to the provincial health authority.
Ou showed symptoms of fever and cough on December 9 and went to a clinic in Nanling village of Longgang District...
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Re: Shenzhen confirmed the first case of human infection with H7N9 (Ifeng, December 19 2013)
My interpretation at this point is that Guangdong continues to report additional cases of H7N9 human infections, with onset date of symptoms well before the useful oseltamivir treatment window, because of the discovery from HK authorities of two imported cases.
It is clear that in the province the H7N9 is widely dispersed in animal stock, both in wholesale and retail live poultry markets and that people are currently catching the virus at an alarming pace.
This is an Emergency situation and requires urgent actions, the Paramount of all the immediate closure of wholesale and retail live poultry markets, the destruction of the animal stock and other ancillary activities in order to stop an impending human outbreak.
If the needed actions will not be performed quickly, the authorities of Guangdong will be responsibile of the loss of human lives and profound economic impact of an emerging and little known infectious disease.
The direct agro-business economic loss due to wholesale live poultry markets closures is far better than the catastrophic effect on the 2nd global economy of a human-to-human transmission of H7N9 virus in the region and Beyond.
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Re: Shenzhen confirmed the first case of human infection with H7N9 (Ifeng, December 19 2013)
[Source: Centre for Health Protection, Hong Kong PRC SAR, full page: (LINK).]
CHP notified by Guangdong HFPC of human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Shenzhen
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) was notified by the Health and Family Planning Commission (HFPC) of Guangdong Province today (December 19) of a human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) affecting a man aged 38 in Shenzhen.
The patient developed fever and cough on December 9 and sought medical attention from local clinic and hospital. His specimen tested positive for the avian influenza A(H7N9) virus upon testing by the Shenzhen Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on December 17 and was confirmed by the Guangdong CDC on December 18. He is currently admitted to a local hospital for treatment in critical condition.
To date, a total of 144 human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) have been confirmed in the Mainland, including:
- Zhejiang (51 cases),
- Shanghai (33 cases),
- Jiangsu (28 cases),
- Guangdong (six cases),
- Jiangxi (six cases),
- Fujian (five cases),
- Anhui (four cases),
- Henan (four cases),
- Beijing (two cases),
- Hunan (two cases),
- Shandong (two cases) and
- Hebei (one case).
The CHP will follow-up with the Mainland health authorities for more case details.
"Locally, enhanced disease surveillance, port health measures and health education against avian influenza are ongoing. We will remain vigilant and maintain liaison with the World Health Organization (WHO) and relevant health authorities. Local surveillance activities will be modified upon the WHO's recommendations," a spokesman for the DH remarked.
All border control points (BCPs) have implemented disease prevention and control measures.
Thermal imaging systems are in place for body temperature checks of inbound travellers.
Suspected cases will be immediately referred to public hospitals for follow-up investigation.
Regarding health education for travellers at BCPs, distribution of pamphlets, display of posters in departure and arrival halls, in-flight public announcements, environmental health inspection and provision of regular updates to the travel industry via meetings and correspondence are all proceeding.
"Travellers, especially those returning from avian influenza A(H7N9)-affected areas and provinces with fever or respiratory symptoms, should immediately wear masks, seek medical attention and reveal their travel history to doctors. Health-care professionals should pay special attention to patients who might have contact with poultry, birds or their droppings in affected areas and provinces," the spokesman advised.
Members of the public should remain vigilant and take heed of the preventive advice against avian influenza below:
- Do not visit live poultry markets. Avoid contact with poultry, birds and their droppings. If contact has been made, thoroughly wash hands with soap;
- Poultry and eggs should be thoroughly cooked before eating;
- Wash hands frequently with soap, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes, handling food or eating; after going to the toilet or touching public installations or equipment (including escalator handrails, elevator control panels and door knobs); or when hands are dirtied by respiratory secretions after coughing or sneezing;
- Cover the nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing, hold the spit with a tissue and put it into a covered dustbin;
- Avoid crowded places and contact with fever patients; and
- Wear masks when respiratory symptoms develop or when taking care of fever patients.
The public may visit the CHP's avian influenza page (www.chp.gov.hk/en/view_content/24244.html ) and website (www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/global_statistics_avian_influenza_e.pdf ) for more information on avian influenza-affected areas and provinces.
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Re: Shenzhen confirmed the first case of human infection with H7N9 (Ifeng, December 19 2013)
[Source: Ifeng, full page in Chinese: (LINK). Automatic translation.]
Shenzhen found one case of human infection with the H7N9 avian influenza virus
At 17:08 on December 19th, 2013 / Source: Xinhua
Xinhua Guangzhou, December 19 (Reporter Xiao Sisi) on the 19th Guangdong Provincial Health and Family Planning Commission informed Shenzhen confirmed one case of human infection with the H7N9 avian influenza.
According to the report, the patient, male, 38 years old, Gaozhou who lives in Longgang District Nanling, the patient is currently in critical condition.
December 9, patients with fever, cough, self Nanling a clinic visit.
December 12, patient went to South Bay Hospital emergency department.
December 12 and 16, by collecting swab test, two samples showed negative for influenza A virus nucleic acid.
December 17, Shenzhen CDC for testing in patients with alveolar draw fluid samples were positive for H7N9 avian influenza virus nucleic acid.
December 18, after reviewing the results of the Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control as the same, the same day the patient was income Shenzhen Third People's Hospital.
As of the 19th Guangdong Provincial People infected with H7N9 bird flu case in six cases, including one case in Shenzhen, Huizhou one case, two cases in Dongguan, Yangjiang two cases.
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Re: Shenzhen confirmed the first case of human infection with H7N9 (Ifeng, December 19 2013)
[Source: RTHK, full page in Chinese: (LINK). Automatic translation.]
First case of H7N9 confirmed in Shenzhen increased risk for further cases in HK
2013-12-19 HKT 16:36
Shenzhen, the first confirmed human case of avian influenza H7N9 infection. Guangdong Province has six confirmed cases cumulative.
Male patient aged 38, living in Longgang District Nanling, currently in Shenzhen Third People's Hospital in critical condition.
Shenzhen CDC 135 close contacts to implement medical observation, yet unusual.
Center, said a high risk of occurrence of sporadic human infection with the H7N9 Shenzhen bird flu. Said, Shenzhen appear first reported, there are cases in which the surrounding cities, Dongguan and Hong Kong cases may be associated with the presence of Shenzhen. Shenzhen plus population, frequent flow of goods, sales of large poultry transport, increasing the risk of infection.
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Re: Shenzhen confirmed the first case of human infection with H7N9 (Ifeng, December 19 2013)
[Source: Guangdong Province Department of Health, full page in Chinese: (LINK). Automatic translation.]
Shenzhen found a case of human infection with H7N9 avian influenza virus
2013-12-19 15:42:00
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Planning Commission report, December 19, 2013, Shenzhen found a confirmed case of human infection with A(H7N9) avian influenza virus.
The patient (male, 38 years old) who lives in Longgang District. Currently, patient is in critical condition.
As of December 19, the province reported a total of six confirmed cases of human infection with H7N9 avian influenza . Among them, one case of Shenzhen, Huizhou City, one case, two cases of Dongguan, Yangjiang two cases.
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China - Man, 38, hospitalized in Shenzhen in critical condition with H7N9 - Guangdong province (December 19 2013)
[Source: Ifeng, full page in Chinese: (LINK). Automatic translation from Chinese.]
Shenzhen confirmed the first case of human infection with H7N9
At 15:56 on December 19, 2013 / Source: Guangdong Provincial Emergency Office
According to the Ministry of Health and Family Planning Commission report, December 19, 2013, Shenzhen found H7N9 bird flu case confirmed cases of human infection.
The patients (male, 38 years old) who lives in Longgang District. Currently, patients in critical condition. As of December 19, the province reported a total of six people infected with H7N9 bird flu.
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