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Hong Kong confirmed measles cases reach 12
Authorities are trying to trace persons exposed to a man recently diagnosed with measles
By Asia Times staff
The Centre for Health Protection in Hong Kong on Monday confirmed that a 41-year-old Hong Kong man was infected with measles, bringing the total number of cases in Hong Kong to 12 in the first quarter of this year.
The patient, whose recent health had been good, developed fever and a rash on March 11 and consulted a private doctor before being admitted to Prince Margaret Hospital on March 14, according to a government release.
The patient tested positive for immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies to the measles virus. He was in a stable condition and has since been discharged...
Hong Kong confirmed measles cases reach 12
Authorities are trying to trace persons exposed to a man recently diagnosed with measles
By Asia Times staff
The Centre for Health Protection in Hong Kong on Monday confirmed that a 41-year-old Hong Kong man was infected with measles, bringing the total number of cases in Hong Kong to 12 in the first quarter of this year.
The patient, whose recent health had been good, developed fever and a rash on March 11 and consulted a private doctor before being admitted to Prince Margaret Hospital on March 14, according to a government release.
The patient tested positive for immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibodies to the measles virus. He was in a stable condition and has since been discharged...
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