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  • Egypt - WHO confirmed Child,1, H5N1 bird flu positive in Gharbia governorate

    hat tip Michael Coston -

    Avian influenza ? situation in Egypt ? update

    24 FEBRUARY 2012 - The Ministry of Health and Population of Egypt has notified WHO of a new case of human infection with avian influenza A (H5N1) virus.‪

    The case is a one year-old female from Gharbeia governorate. She developed symptoms on 14 February 2012 and was admitted to a hospital on 15 February 2012, where she received oseltamivir treatment upon admission. She is in good medical condition.

    Epidemiological investigation into the source of infection is ongoing. Preliminary investigations indicate presence of backyard poultry in her area of residence.

    The case was confirmed by the Central Public Health Laboratories; a National Influenza Center of the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance Network.

    Of the 160 cases confirmed to date in Egypt, 55 have been fatal.


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    Re: Egypt - WHO confirmed Child,1, H5N1 bird flu positive in Gharbia governorate

    I believe this is case #161.

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      Re: Egypt - WHO confirmed Child,1, H5N1 bird flu positive in Gharbia governorate

      Originally posted by sharon sanders View Post
      I believe this is case #161.
      Yes, you are correct. Case number #160 is reported here: http://www.who.int/csr/don/2012_02_22/en/index.html
      http://novel-infectious-diseases.blogspot.com/

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