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  • HK: CHP investigates confirmed cholera case

    Source: http://7thspace.com/headlines/480196...lera_case.html


    CHP investigates confirmed cholera case

    Hong Kong (HKSAR) - The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (August 16) investigating a confirmed case of cholera, and reminds people to observe good personal, food and environmental hygiene whether in Hong Kong or travelling abroad.

    The case involved a 31-year-old man who has diarrhoea since May 22 after travelling to Shenzhen on May 20. He has developed on and off bowel symptoms since then and sought medical treatment from a private doctor on August 13.

    Laboratory test today showed that his stool specimen yielded Vibrio cholerae O1 serotype Inaba. He is receiving isolation treatment at Princess Margaret Hospital and is now in stable condition.

    His travel collateral and home contact have no cholera symptoms.

    The mainland health authority has been notified of the case. The CHP's investigation is underway...



    Source: HKSAR Government
    Published on: 2014-08-16
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