China - Shanghai: new confirmed case of H7N9 - city resident 86 year old man

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Confirmed cases of H7N9 avian influenza reported one case of human infection in Shanghai

2014-01-04 11:14:00
BEIJING, Jan. 4 Electric Shanghai Health and Family Planning Commission notification on its official website today, January 3, Shanghai reported confirmed cases of H7N9 avian influenza case of human infection.
Patients Zhou Moumou, male, 86 years old, the city residence. Confirmed on January 3, is now a city hospital for treatment.
According to state regulations, from November 1, 2013, Shanghai began H7N9 bird flu has infected people into B infectious management.http://news.163.com/14/0104/11/9HO8DFS700014JB6.html

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Patients Zhou Moumou, male, 86 years old, Shanghai residence, confirmed on January 3, now a Shanghai hospital for treatment.http://translate.google.com/translat...%2F585175.html

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Shanghai releasedhttp://weibo.com/shanghaicity

...Here is the Shanghai Municipal People's Government Information Office official microblogging...

[City reported one case of human infection with the H7N9 avian flu case]
City Health and Family Planning Commission informed, H7N9 bird flu case in Shanghai, reported one case of human infection. Patients Zhou Moumou, male, 86 years old, the city residence. Confirmed on January 3, 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. via the official website of the City Health and Family Planning Commission

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Shanghai an old man infected with H7N9 avian influenza has been buying chickens

2014-01-04 11:29
Source: Xinmin reporter: Li Ruonan Xinmin Editor: Chen Changfeng

[Xinmin exclusive report] Shanghai Health and Family Planning Commission January 3 briefing, H7N9 bird flu case reported one case of human infection in Shanghai. It is understood that the patient before the onset buy live chickens. Experts said that the current human infection with H7N9 avian influenza is still sporadic, the public should pay attention to protection.

According to the briefing, the patient Zhou Moumou, male, aged 86, the city residence. Confirmed on January 3, 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.

Xinmin reporter called the National Planning Commission, members of the Group of influenza treatment Wei, Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center expert Lu Hongzhou. According to its introduction, yesterday 14:00, he went to the hospital for the patient consultation, the patient heavy, serious lung infection, there was shock symptoms. Patients currently in the hospital for a single room isolation and treatment. Disease control departments will also conduct epidemiological investigations of their close contacts.

According to Lu Hongzhou introduced by the understanding that the patient had previously grocer and his wife to travel together to buy live chickens, live slaughter stall, two to the side watching. In addition, patients had prior contact with live poultry fever, cough and other symptoms. So far, his wife in good physical condition.

Lu Hongzhou said, autumn and winter is the flu season, the next period of time, people infected with H7N9 bird flu may have sporadic, the public should pay attention to protection. Experts suggest, wash their hands, indoor ventilation diligence, attention to nutrition, maintain a good physique conducive to the prevention of influenza and other respiratory diseases. Sneezing, coughing and other symptoms of respiratory tract infection, use a paper towel, handkerchief to cover your nose and mouth to prevent infection of others. Also, pay special attention not to close contact with live poultry or wild birds.

2013, because of people infected with H7N9 virus, Shanghai was once close live poultry trade. Last June 20, live poultry trading resumes, the first batch of live poultry retail transactions designated pilot operating point. Relevant departments to strengthen the surveillance of such sites and management of live poultry sales area regulations, slaughter and processing areas should be implemented between consumers physical isolation, waders practitioners daily observation.

According to the announcement, Shanghai Commission of Commerce, Agriculture Commission jointly issued a seasonal suspension of the implementation of live poultry trade related matters, since 2014, every year the first lunar month (this year January 31) to the Gregorian calendar April 30 Shanghai comprehensive suspension of live poultry trade. (Xinmin reporter Li Ruonan)

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Shanghai reports H7N9 bird flu case

04-01-2014


Shanghai has reported a human case of the deadly H7N9 bird flu. The patient is an 86-year-old man surnamed Zhou who was confirmed as having the virus on Friday. He is receiving treatment at a local hospital.


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Additional human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Shanghai verified by NHFPC


The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) today (January 4) verified with the National Health and Family Planning Commission (NHFPC) an additional human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Shanghai affecting a man aged 86.

The case was confirmed yesterday (January 3) and the patient is currently admitted to a local hospital for treatment.

To date, a total of 145 human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) have been confirmed in the Mainland, including:

1. Zhejiang (51 cases),
2. Shanghai (34 cases),
3. Jiangsu (28 cases),
4. Guangdong (six cases),
5. Jiangxi (six cases),
6. Fujian (five cases),
7. Anhui (four cases),
8. Henan (four cases),
9. Beijing (two cases),
10. Hunan (two cases),
11. Shandong (two cases) and
12. 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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Shanghai Health and Family Planning Commission Confirmed an additional H7N9 human infection

Published :2014-1-4


Shanghai Health and Family Planning Commission on January 3 briefing, announced an additional H7N9 bird flu case in Shanghai, reported one case of human infection.

Patients Zhou, male, 86 years old, the city residence. Confirmed on January 3, 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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Taiwan issues yellow travel alert for Shanghai after newest case of H7N9

TAIPEI--Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) yesterday issued a yellow travel alert for Shanghai, a day after the Chinese city confirmed a new human H7N9 avian influenza case.
The MAC upgraded its epidemic travel advisory for Shanghai to a level-2 alert, the same level set last year for travel to Guangdong, Zhejiang and Jiangsu provinces after those areas reported confirmed cases of H7N9 avian influenza.
It also urged people to pay special attention to their health and safety if traveling to the city cannot be avoided.
The new H7N9 case in Shanghai involving an 86-year-old man brought the total number of confirmed H7N9 cases in China to 13 since October, including five cases in Zhejiang, five in Guangdong, two in Hong Kong and one in Shanghai, Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported Saturday.
Since March 31, 2013, mainland China and Hong Kong have reported 147 confirmed human H7N9 cases, including 48 in which the patients eventually died, the CDC said.
Taiwan has confirmed two imported human cases of H7N9 avian influenza, with one involving a Taiwanese businessman who fell ill after returning from a trip to Jiangsu province in April 2013 and made a full recovery after a month of intensive treatment.
The second one involved an 86-year-old Chinese tourist who arrived in Taipei on Dec. 17, 2013, and was hospitalized on Dec. 24, according to the CDC.
The MAC asked Taiwanese citizens to pay special attention to travel safety if heading to China and reconsider their travel plans, warning that the H7N9 virus could spread to Southern China.
The MAC also urged people who have to travel to epidemic areas in China to avoid direct contact with birds or poultry, wash their hands frequently, wear a surgical mask, not feed wild birds including pigeons and not eat uncooked meat and eggs.
If travelers to epidemic areas develop a fever and cough, they should promptly see a doctor after returning to Taiwan, the council warned. http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/n...wan-issues.htm

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After half a year Shanghai has emerged of human infection of bird flu H7N9

2014-01-04 States to network

Xinhua Shanghai January 4 Electric Shanghai Health and Family Planning Commission informed, H7N9 bird flu case in Shanghai, reported one case of human infection. After a lapse of six months, Shanghai has emerged of people infected with H7N9 bird flu, the National Expert Committee on Health and Family Planning Commission member Disease Control and Prevention, Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center Party Secretary Lu Hongzhou when the 4th interview with reporters, said the emergence of new cases are sporadic cases. The expert also said that this spring may also occur in sporadic cases.
　　
After the recent frequent fog and haze are influential on the H7N9 avian flu spread? Lu Hongzhou said, although not directly cause haze spread of avian flu H7N9, but easily lead to respiratory decreased immunity, allowing people infected with H7N9 bird flu virus more easily disease, and worse.
　　
It is reported that Shanghai Health and Family Planning Commission date of disclosure, Shanghai confirmed one case of confirmed cases of human infection with H7N9 avian influenza. Patients Zhou Moumou, male, 86 years old, Shanghai household registration. He confirmed on January 3, has been hospitalized. Lu Hongzhou as authoritative experts participated in three of the afternoon's consultation. He revealed that the patient's condition is very bad, he has appeared in the H7N9 avian flu infection to severe pneumonia, the medical staff to give him taking Tamiflu and ventilator. The infection specialist, said patient in critical condition.
　　
According to reports, the 80-year-old man, along with his wife before the onset to the live bird markets, although not personally slaughter of live birds, but a closer look at the side of the chicken slaughter live poultry traders process. Lu Hongzhou said that at present, Shanghai is the families of the patients had disease control personnel to detect relevant live bird markets should also be closed.
　　
How to prevent H7N9 virus? Lu Hongzhou said, do not live bird markets, do not touch live birds, they will not be infected. He believes that in order to live bird markets closed well to prevent infection of the disease. He said that for the H7N9 virus, the hospital should have a high degree of vigilance, as long as patients with flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, pneumonia, regardless of whether the relevant checks should be performed as soon as possible H7N9 virus detection. He said many hospitals now have the ability to have this checked
　　
Lu Hongzhou said, autumn and winter is the flu season, the next period of time, people infected with H7N9 bird flu may have sporadic, the public should pay attention to protection. Experts suggest, wash their hands, indoor ventilation diligence, attention to nutrition, maintain a good physique conducive to the prevention of influenza and other respiratory diseases. Sneezing, coughing and other symptoms of respiratory tract infection, use a paper towel, handkerchief to cover your nose and mouth to prevent infection of others. Also, pay special attention not to close contact with live poultry or wild birds.
　　
2013, because of people infected with H7N9 virus, Shanghai was once close live poultry trade. Last June 20, live poultry trading resumes, the first batch of live poultry retail transactions designated pilot operating point. Relevant departments to strengthen the surveillance of such sites and management of live poultry sales area regulations, slaughter and processing areas should be implemented between consumers physical isolation, waders practitioners daily observation.
　　
According to the announcement, Shanghai Commission of Commerce, Agriculture Commission jointly issued a seasonal suspension of the implementation of live poultry trade related matters, since 2014, every year the first lunar month (this year January 31) to the Gregorian calendar April 30 Shanghai comprehensive suspension of live poultry trade.
　　
Patients Zhou Moumou, male, 86 years old, Shanghai residence, confirmed on January 3, now a Shanghai hospital for treatment.

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Guangdong Foshan confirmed 1 human infection with H7N9 avian flu

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

Disease outbreak news / 9 January 2014


The National Health and Family Planning Commission of China has notified WHO of seven additional laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus.

On 4 January 2014, WHO was notified of an 86-year-old man from Shanghai City became ill on 26 December and was admitted to hospital on 30 December. He is currently in critical condition. He has a history of exposure to live poultry.

On 5 January 2014, WHO was notified of 34 year old woman from Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province became ill on 29 December and was admitted to hospital on 2 January. She is currently in critical condition.

On 6 January 2014, WHO was notified of two additional cases:

• A 47 year old man from Foshan City in Guangdong Province became ill on 25 December and was admitted to hospital on 3 January. He is currently in critical condition. He has a history of exposure to a live poultry market.
• A 71 year old farmer from Yangjiang City, Guangdong Province became ill on 1 January and was admitted to hospital on 4 January. He is currently in critical condition.

On 8 January 2014, WHO was notified of three additional cases:

• A 54 year-old woman from Nanjing City in Jiangsu Province who became ill on 20 December and was admitted to hospital on 27 December. She is currently in critical condition. She has a history of exposure to live poultry.
• A 31 year-old man from Shenzhen City in Guangdong Province who became ill on 30 December and was admitted to hospital on 3 January. He is currently in stable condition.
• A 51 year-old woman from Foshan City in Guangdong Province who became ill on 31 December and was admitted to hospital on 3 January. She is currently in critical condition. She has a history of exposure to live 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 surveillance and control 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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