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Editor, Senior Moderator
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (April 12) investigating a case of severe paediatric influenza A infection, and again urged the public, particularly young children, to get vaccinated promptly and observe strict hand, personal and environmental hygiene amid the winter influenza season. Children, the elderly and those with chronic diseases should promptly seek medical advice if influenza-like symptoms develop.
The 18-month-old girl, with good past health, has presented with fever, sore throat, cough and shortness of breath since April 9. She was admitted to United Christian Hospital (UCH) yesterday (April 11) and was transferred to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit today for further management.
The tracheal aspirate tested positive for influenza A(H1) virus upon testing by UCH. The clinical diagnosis was influenza infection complicated with severe pneumonia and shock. She is now in stable condition.
Initial enquiries revealed that the patient had no recent travel history. Her twin sister diagnosed with influenza A infection is admitted to UCH in stable condition. Other home contacts have remained asymptomatic.
http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201604/12/P201604120617.htm
The 18-month-old girl, with good past health, has presented with fever, sore throat, cough and shortness of breath since April 9. She was admitted to United Christian Hospital (UCH) yesterday (April 11) and was transferred to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit today for further management.
The tracheal aspirate tested positive for influenza A(H1) virus upon testing by UCH. The clinical diagnosis was influenza infection complicated with severe pneumonia and shock. She is now in stable condition.
Initial enquiries revealed that the patient had no recent travel history. Her twin sister diagnosed with influenza A infection is admitted to UCH in stable condition. Other home contacts have remained asymptomatic.
http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201604/12/P201604120617.htm