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Hong Kong - Dengue fever

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The Centre for Health Protection has confirmed one more Dengue fever case in which a 29-year-old woman living in North Point fell ill after travelling to Indonesia.

On February 22, she came down with fever, and pains in her muscles and bones. She recovered after consulting a doctor on February 27.

The woman had travelled to Indonesia from February 15 to 25. Her family members did not have any symptoms.

Today's case is the fourth imported Dengue fever reported this year. Last year, there were 31 reported cases, all imported. Click here for prevention tips.
 
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Public urged to step up anti-mosquito efforts

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(Media-Newswire.com) - The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has urged people to stay alert to the risk of mosquito-transmitted diseases and to maintain proper anti-mosquito measures amid the current warm and humid weather.

A department spokesman said today ( April 18 ) that the monthly average ovitrap index for March had risen to 1.4%, from 0.3% in February.

The ovitrap indices reflect the prevalence of Aedes albopictus, a mosquito vector for dengue fever transmission.

Among the 38 areas surveyed last month, positive ovitrap indices, ranging from 1.7% to 18.2%, were recorded in 11 areas, with the highest being reported in Lam Tin.

The index for port areas also rose from 0% in February to 0.3% in March.

"Although Aedes mosquitoes are rather inactive at the moment, preventive measures should not be relaxed as dengue cases are still prevalent in our neighbouring places", the spokesman said.

"We should stay alert to mosquito-transmitted diseases at all times. Any lapse in mosquito control could contribute to a rise in the indices," he said.

He advised estate management bodies to take the following anti-mosquito measures: scrub all drains and surface sewers and limewash them with alkaline detergent compound at least once a week to remove any mosquito eggs; keep the drains free from blockages and fill up all depressions to prevent mosquito breeding.

The spokesman said people should inspect their homes and surroundings weekly to remove potential breeding grounds; scrub vases and pot plant saucers at least once a week; properly dispose of containers such as soft drink cans and lunch boxes; clear drains and surface channels to prevent blockage; remove stagnant water; fill up all defective ground surfaces and drill large holes in unused tyres.

The ovitrap indices and information on anti-mosquito measures are available on the department's website ( www.fehd.gov.hk ) and through its hotline at 2868 0000.

People can also obtain information and health advice on dengue fever from the website ( www.chp.gov.hk ) of the Department of Health's Centre for Health Protection and its hotline at 2833 0111.

http://media-newswire.com/release_1048066.html
 
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Imported Dengue fever case confirmed

The Centre for Health Protection has urged people to guard against Dengue fever after an imported case was confirmed today, the fifth this year.


The patient, a 30-year-old Sai Wan Ho man, developed a fever and mild headache on April 10. He consulted a doctor on April 15, was admitted to a private hospital on April 16 and was discharged yesterday.


He travelled to Indonesia March 31 to April 8. His travel companion has no symptoms.


There were 31 Dengue fever cases last year, all imported.

To prevent Dengue fever:

* put all used cans and bottles into dustbins with covers;

* change water for plants at least once a week, leaving no water in the saucers underneath flower pots;

* cover tightly all water containers, wells and water storage tanks;

* keep all drains free from blockage;

* travellers should wear long-sleeved tops and trousers;

* use insect repellent on exposed parts of the body; and,

* use mosquito screens or nets when rooms are not air-conditioned.



For the latest information on the Dengue fever situation outside Hong Kong visit the Travel Health Service website.

http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/healthandcommunity/070419/html/070419en05006.htm
 
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April 27, 2007

Imported Dengue fever case confirmed

The Centre for Health Protection has confirmed an imported Dengue fever case, involving a 59-year-old North Point woman.

She travelled to Indonesia from March 29 to April 15 and came down with fever, headache and a rash on April 11. She was admitted to Ruttonjee Hospital on April 15 and discharged on April 23. Her travel companion had no symptoms.

It was the sixth imported Dengue fever case reported this year. There were 31 last year, all imported cases.

For details on Dengue fever and its prevention, click here. The latest information on Dengue fever in other places is available here.

http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/healthandcommunity/html/4ba8f149-0150-40bc-92d7-4b5958048796.htm
 
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Woman ill with Dengue fever

The Centre for Health Protection has confirmed Dengue fever in a 63-year-old Tsing Yi woman, bringing the year's total cases to seven, all imported.

She came down with fever, chills, muscle pain and nausea on April 25. She travelled to Indonesia from March 30 to April 27. She was admitted to Princess Margaret Hospital on April 27 and is now in stable condition.

Her travel companion has no symptoms.


http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/healthandcommunity/070503/html/070503en05007.htm
 
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Woman ill with Dengue fever

The Centre for Health Protection has confirmed an imported Dengue fever case involving a 76-year-old woman living in Tsing Yi, bringing this year's total number of Dengue fever cases to eight, all imported.

The woman travelled to Indonesia from Marcy 27 to April 20, and came down with fever on April 26. She was sent to Princess Margaret Hospital the next day and discharged yesterday. Her condition is stable and her travel companion does not have any Dengue fever symptoms.

Hong Kong saw 31 Dengue fever cases last year, all imported. Click here for prevention tips.

http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/healthandcommunity/070509/html/070509en05008.htm
 
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Indonesian woman ill with Dengue fever

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The Centre for Health Protection has confirmed an imported Dengue fever case involving a 26-year-old Indonesian woman who arrived in Hong Kong November 29, bringing the year's total to 57, all imported.



She developed fever and headache on November 30 and was admitted to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital two days later. She is now stable.

Hong Kong saw 31 Dengue fever cases last year, all imported. Click here for prevention tips. The latest information on Dengue fever in other places found here.

http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/healthandcommunity/html/5c2f4f32-7309-4a67-b232-5a6d2a06e531.htm


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Girl, 8, ill with Dengue fever

The Centre for Health Protection has confirmed the 58th imported case of Dengue fever this year.

An eight-year-old Canadian girl who travelled to Indonesia last month came down with fever, chills and headache on December 5.

She was admitted to a private hospital on the 10th, and then transferred to Princess Margaret Hospital the next day. She is in stable condition.

This is the 58th imported case of Dengue fever reported so far this year. There were 31 cases in 2006.

http://www.news.gov.hk/en/category/healthandcommunity/071212/html/071212en05004.htm
 
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