China - CHP closely monitors two human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Henan - January 25, 2017 - not previously known

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Henan added 2 cases of human infection with H7N9 virus confirmed cases
Source: big river Author: Anonymous Updated: 2017-01-25 08:19:07

Following the January 12, Henan Province, found a case of imported human infection H7N9 virus cases, yesterday (24) afternoon, the reporter learned from the Provincial Health and Family Planning Commission was informed that Henan Province, and two cases of H7N9 confirmed cases of human infection.

January 23, 2017, Luohe confirmed a case of imported human infection with H7N9 virus cases.Patients Songmou, male, 59 years old, Luohe Wuyang people. January 14, 2017, patients in a small restaurant in Wuhan during work without obvious incentives to fever cough, January 20 return to the Luohe Central Hospital treatment, after the rescue was invalid, died early in the morning of 23. The case of close contacts of 44 people, have taken medical isolation observation measures, no abnormalities.

January 24, 2017, Jiangsu Province, Yongcheng City, Henan Province, reported a case of human infection with H7N9 virus confirmed cases.Patient Chen, male, 36 years old, Department of individual city hotel operators. January 15, 2017, patients with intermittent fever and other symptoms, January 22 transferred to the Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical College, the rescue invalid, died early in the morning of 24. The case of close contacts of 17 people, have taken medical isolation observation measures, no abnormalities.

Experts suggest that the public in daily life should avoid contact with dead poultry and poultry, birds or their feces, if contact, to wash their hands as soon as possible; should purchase a quarantine certificate of "chilled, frozen fresh" poultry products.

If unexplained fever cough and other symptoms should be timely medical treatment. Experts said, H7N9 influenza epidemic is unlikely to large-scale.

Surveillance found that, H7N9 epidemic situation was still distributed, not found H7N9 virus pathogenicity, transmission power changes.:tiphat:http://www.feedtrade.com.cn/livestock/poultry/2212190.html

 

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CHP closely monitors two human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Henan
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (January 25) closely monitoring two additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Henan, and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.

The Health and Family Planning Commission of Henan Province reported that two male patients, aged 59 and 36, have passed away. They were from Luohe and Yongcheng respectively.

"According to a report from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, under the routine environmental surveillance in affected provinces like Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Guangdong, the positive rate of H7N9 among environmental samples collected from live poultry markets or other live poultry-related environments increased in December 2016 and was higher than the rates in the same period in previous years.

A spokesman for the CHP said, "We strongly urge the public to avoid touching birds, poultry or their droppings and visiting poultry markets or farms during travel, particularly in the upcoming Lunar New Year holidays. If feeling unwell, such as having a fever or cough, wear a mask and seek medical advice at once. Travellers returning from affected areas should consult doctors promptly if symptoms develop, and actively inform the doctors of their travel history for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

"Adults and parents should also look after children with extra care in personal, hand, food and environmental hygiene against infections during travel.

"While local surveillance, prevention and control measures are in place, we will remain vigilant and work closely with the World Health Organization and relevant health authorities to monitor the latest developments."

As the H7N9 virus continues to be detected in animals and environments in the Mainland, additional human cases are expected in affected and possibly neighbouring areas. In view of the heavy trade and travel between the Mainland and Hong Kong, further sporadic imported human cases in Hong Kong every now and then are expected, especially in the coming few months.

http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201701/25/P2017012500620.htm