Fujian confirmed 3 new cases of human infection with H7N9 avian influenza virus ( January 17 2014, edited)

[Giuseppe]

[Source: Ifeng, full page in Chinese: (LINK). Automatic translation.]


Fujian confirmed two new cases of human infection with H7N9 avian influenza virus

At 22:14 on January 17 2014 / Source: People's Daily


Fuzhou, January 17 (by Lin Rong) Health and Family Planning Commission of Fujian Province on the 17th Bulletin, Fujian Province, confirmed two cases of human infection with the H7N9 avian flu, and the emergence of the first female patients.

In addition to the Quanzhou area, Ningde region also appeared this year the first cases of human infection with the H7N9 avian influenza. Currently, Fujian has confirmed six cases of human infection with H7N9 avian influenza.

According to the briefing, the new situation of two patients:
The first patient is a female, 38 years old, self-employed businessmen, currently residing in Quanzhou, Jinjiang City, is currently in critical condition at a hospital in Jinjiang, isolation and treatment.

The second patient is a male, 54 aged cadres, now living Ningde Gutian County, is currently in critical condition at a hospital in Fuzhou, isolation and treatment.

Up to now (in 2014), Fujian has confirmed six cases of human infection with the H7N9 bird flu cases, including five cases occurred in Quanzhou.


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[sharon sanders]

Re: Fujian confirmed two new cases of human infection with H7N9 avian influenza virus (Ifeng, January 17 2014, edited)

Re: Fujian confirmed two new cases of human infection with H7N9 avian influenza virus (Ifeng, January 17 2014, edited)

from the MoH:

Fujian Province 2 new cases of human infection of bird flu H7N9
Time :2014-01-17 font: big middle small default read: 802 times
Health and Family Planning Commission of Fujian Province 17 days notification , the province 17 Nisshin confirmed two cases of human infection with the H7N9 avian influenza.
Patients Wu Moumou, female, 38 years old, self-employed businessmen, currently residing in Quanzhou, Jinjiang City. Currently in critical condition in a hospital isolation Jinjiang treatment.
Patients Moumou, male, 54 years old, cadres, now living Ningde Gutian County. Is currently in critical condition at a hospital in Fuzhou, isolation and treatment. (Emergency Management Office)


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[Biological]

Re: China - Ministry of Health H7N9 Confirmed Cases (6 cases, 0 deaths) & Suspected Cases (0 case , 0 deaths) - January 17, 2014

Re: China - Ministry of Health H7N9 Confirmed Cases (6 cases, 0 deaths) & Suspected Cases (0 case , 0 deaths) - January 17, 2014

City 1 new confirmed cases of human infection with H7N9 avian influenza
Published agency: Bureau office Published :2014-01-17 Source: Ningbo Municipal Health Bureau

January 17 Municipal Health Bureau to inform the media, the city 1 new confirmed cases of human infection with H7N9 avian influenza, until now, the city reported a total of five cases of human infection with the H7N9 avian influenza.

Xiaomou patient, male, 35 years old, a native of Sanming City, Fujian Province, now living in Cixi City, in catering work, history of exposure to poultry. Patients on January 7 unwell, January 11 exacerbations. The evening of 16 January, the patient sample by CDC laboratory testing positive for the H7N9 virus, the municipal clinical expert clinical manifestations, laboratory test results, confirmed cases of human infection of H7N9 avian influenza diagnosis, in critical condition, and now the city a general hospital for treatment. Currently eight people in close contact with determination, has implemented a medical observation

http://www.nbws.gov.cn/cat/cat611/con_611_13008.html

See:
http://www.nbws.gov.cn/cat/cat611/index.html

 

[Giuseppe]

Fujian confirmed 3 new cases of human infection with H7N9 avian influenza virus ( January 17 2014, edited)

[Source: World Health Organization, full page: (LINK). Edited.]


Human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus ? update, 2nd

Disease outbreak news / 20 January 2014


The National Health and Family Planning Commission of China notified WHO of 16 additional laboratory-confirmed cases of human infection with avian influenza A(H7N9) virus.

Details of the cases notified on 17 January 2014 are as follows:

• A 54 years old man from Shanghai City who became ill on 3 January. He visited a hospital and was admitted to another hospital on 13 January. He is currently in a critical condition. The patient has a history of exposure to poultry.
• A 66 year old man from Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province who became ill on 7 January. He was admitted to hospital on 11 January and was transferred to another hospital on 15 January. He is currently in a critical condition. The patient has a history of exposure to poultry.
• A 54 year old man from Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province who became ill on 6 January. He was admitted to hospital on 9 January. He is currently in a critical condition.
• A 62 year old man from Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province who became ill on 4 January. He was admitted to hospital on 11 January and was transferred to another hospital on 15 January. He is currently in a critical condition. The patient has a history of exposure to poultry.

Details of the cases notified on 18 January 2014 are as follows:

• A 35 year old man from Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province who became ill on 7 January. He was admitted to hospital on 11 January and was transferred to another hospital on 14 January. He is currently in a critical condition. The patient has a history of exposure to poultry.
• A 72 year old woman from Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province who became ill on 9 January. She was admitted to hospital on 15 January and was transferred to another hospital 16 January. She is currently in critical condition. The patient has a history of exposure to poultry.
• A 69 year old man from Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province who became ill on 13 January. He was admitted to hospital and was then transferred to another hospital on 17 January. He is currently in a critical condition.
• A 38 year old woman from Jinjiang City, Fujian Province who became ill on 9 January. She was admitted to hospital on 15 January. She is currently in a critical condition. The patient has a history of exposure to poultry.
• A 54 year old man from Ningde City, Fujian Province, who became ill on 8 January. He was admitted the hospital on 12 January and was transferred to another hospital on 16 January. He is currently in a critical condition. The patient has a history of exposure to poultry.

Details of the cases notified on 20 January 2014 as follows:

• A 5 year old girl from Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province who became ill on 14 January. She was admitted to hospital on 15 January. She is currently in a stable condition.
• An 83 year old woman from Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province who became ill on 2 January. She was admitted to hospital on 10 January and was transferred to another hospital on 16 January. She is currently in a critical condition. The patient has a history of exposure to poultry.
• A 62 year old man from Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, who became ill on 6 January. He visited a hospital on 7 January and was admitted to another hospital on 17 January. He is currently in a stable condition.
• A 55 year old man from Shishi City, Fujian Province who became ill on 11 January. He was admitted to hospital on 16 January. He is currently in a critical condition. The patient has a history of exposure to poultry.
• A 53 year old man from Zhuji City, Zhejiang Province who became ill on 10 January. He was admitted to hospital and was transferred to another hospital on 17 January. He is currently in a critical condition. The patient has a history of exposure to poultry.
• A 54 year old man from Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, who became ill on 5 January. He was admitted to hospital and was transferred to another hospital on 16 January. He is currently in critical condition. The patient has a history of exposure to poultry.
• A 61 year old man from Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province who became ill on 10 January. He was admitted to a hospital on 10 January and was transferred to another hospital on 12 January. He is currently in critical condition.

The source of infection is still under investigation.

So far, there is no evidence of sustained human-to-human transmission.

The Chinese government continues to take the following measures:

• strengthen surveillance and situation analysis;
• reinforce case management and treatment;
• conduct risk communication with the public and release information;
• strengthen international collaboration and communication; and
• conduct scientific studies.

WHO does not advise special screening at points of entry with regard to this event, nor does it currently recommend any travel or trade restrictions.


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