Ronan Kelly
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Philippines confirms first case of deadly EV-71
Boy tested positive in Davao City
By Gilbert P. Felongco, CorrespondentPublished: 13:21 July 20, 2012
Manila: The Philippines has confirmed its first case of the deadly Enterovirus 71 (EV 71), a feared strain of a disease that normally afflicts farm animals.
A one year and seven month old boy from Davao City tested positive for the EV-71, Department of Health (DOH) said.
?The boy developed fever and rashes on his hands, soles of feet, mouth and buttocks last July 6. The boy had no history of travel outside the country. A consultation was sought at a local health facility. He was sent home and has since recovered very well,? the department noted adding that there were no other cases were reported in their household nor in the community.
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http://gulfnews.com/news/world/philippines-confirms-first-case-of-deadly-ev-71-1.1051564
Boy tested positive in Davao City
By Gilbert P. Felongco, CorrespondentPublished: 13:21 July 20, 2012
Manila: The Philippines has confirmed its first case of the deadly Enterovirus 71 (EV 71), a feared strain of a disease that normally afflicts farm animals.
A one year and seven month old boy from Davao City tested positive for the EV-71, Department of Health (DOH) said.
?The boy developed fever and rashes on his hands, soles of feet, mouth and buttocks last July 6. The boy had no history of travel outside the country. A consultation was sought at a local health facility. He was sent home and has since recovered very well,? the department noted adding that there were no other cases were reported in their household nor in the community.
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http://gulfnews.com/news/world/philippines-confirms-first-case-of-deadly-ev-71-1.1051564