Human H7N9 Cases February 17, 2014 (confirmed cases: 3, confirmed deaths: 0 ) (suspected cases: 0, suspected deaths:0)

[Biological]

Province added one case of human infection of bird flu H7N9
Published :2014-02-17 Source:

Anhui Provincial Health Department on February 17 briefing, the province confirmed one case of human infection with the H7N9 avian influenza.

Patients Zhu, male, 63 years old, Lujiang people, February 16 was infected with H7N9 bird flu confirmed human cases of severe illness is now in a hospital in Hefei treatment.

http://www.ahwst.gov.cn/chn200909261718343/article.jsp?articleId=133618845

[Biological]

Re: Anhui Province added one case of human infection of bird flu H7N9 17 February 2014

H/T CHP notified of three additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Mainland

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) yesterday (February 16) received notification of three additional human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) respectively in Shenzhen (one case) from the Health and Family Planning Commission of Guangdong Province, and in Jiangsu and Anhui (one case each) from the National Health and Family Planning Commission.

The patient in Shenzhen is a man aged 44. The case in Jiangsu is a man aged 84 while the case in Anhui is a man aged 63. All of them are under treatment in hospital.

As of yesterday, a total of 347 human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) have been confirmed in the Mainland, including Zhejiang (135 cases), Guangdong (69 cases), Shanghai (41 cases), Jiangsu (41 cases), Fujian (20 cases), Hunan (12 cases), Anhui (eight cases), Jiangxi (six cases), Beijing (four cases), Henan (four cases), Guangxi (three cases), Shandong (two cases), Guizhou (one case, imported from Zhejiang) and Hebei (one case).

"Locally, enhanced disease surveillance, port health measures and health education against avian influenza are ongoing. We will remain vigilant and maintain liaison with the World Health Organization (WHO) and relevant health authorities. Local surveillance activities will be modified upon the WHO's recommendations," a spokesman for the DH remarked.

"In view of human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) confirmed in Hong Kong and multiple cases notified by the Mainland, the activity of the virus is expected to be higher in the winter season. Those planning to travel outside Hong Kong should maintain good personal, environmental and food hygiene at all times," the spokesman urged.

"All boundary control points have implemented disease prevention and control measures. Thermal imaging systems are in place for body temperature checks of inbound travellers. Random temperature checks by handheld devices have also been arranged. Suspected cases will be immediately referred to public hospitals for follow-up investigation," the spokesman added.

Regarding health education for travellers, distribution of pamphlets, display of posters in departure and arrival halls, in-flight public announcements, environmental health inspection and provision of regular updates to the travel industry via meetings and correspondence are all proceeding.

The spokesman advised travellers, especially those returning from avian influenza-affected areas and provinces with fever or respiratory symptoms, to immediately wear masks, seek medical attention and reveal their travel history to doctors. Health-care professionals should pay special attention to patients who might have had contact with poultry, birds or their droppings in affected areas and provinces.

Members of the public should remain vigilant and take heed of the preventive advice against avian influenza below:

* Do not visit live poultry markets and farms. Avoid contact with poultry, birds and their droppings. If contact has been made, thoroughly wash hands with soap;
* Avoid entering areas where poultry may be slaughtered, or contact with surfaces which might be contaminated by droppings of poultry or other animals;
* Poultry and eggs should be thoroughly cooked before eating;
* Wash hands frequently with soap, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes, handling food or eating; after going to the toilet or touching public installations or equipment (including escalator handrails, elevator control panels and door knobs); or when hands are dirtied by respiratory secretions after coughing or sneezing;
* Cover the nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing, hold the spit with a tissue and put it into a covered dustbin;
* Avoid crowded places and contact with fever patients; and
* Wear masks when respiratory symptoms develop or when taking care of fever patients.

The public may visit the CHP's avian influenza page (www.chp.gov.hk/en/view_content/24244.html) and website (https://www.chp.gov.hk/files/pdf/glo...nfluenza_e.pdf) for more information on avian influenza-affected areas and provinces.
Ends/Monday, February 17, 2014
Issued at HKT 11:01

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http://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201402/17/P201402160645.htm

[tetano]

Jiangsu 1 new human infection with H7N9 bird flu

The Nanjing February 17 (XINHUA) -- Jiangsu Provincial Health Office 16, jiangsu new 1 case where people are infected with H N 7 9 bird flu case.

Patient A, male, 83 years old. On the morning of 16 the Huaian City, the Group diagnostic known infection H N 7 9 bird flu case. The patient's illness had been before the House 8 chickens to slaughter farms. The current patient in Huaian, a hospital, patients with more heavy. Another, and Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China confirmed cases to a certain, Yancheng confirmed cases Qin, with full rescue is invalid, the 12, 13 deaths. As of now, Jiangsu this year there have been more than 13 cases have been infected H N 7 9 avian flu cases, 4 deaths.

16 journalists from traditional Chinese medicine, Jiangsu Province to learn about. The hospital on 21 january of 1 case where people are infected with H N 7 9 bird flu case, after the Chinese and Western medicine treatment, has now been recovered, and will soon be discharged from the hospital. This is in the first instance to Chinese medicine and Chinese medicine throughout, Chinese medicine and Western medicine the treatment of patients, the patient have the same poultry history. (End)

http://www.js.xinhuanet.com/2014-02/17/c_119370729.htm

[Giuseppe]

Re: Jiangsu 1 new human infection with H7N9 bird flu

It seems recycled:

Jiangsu Province Health Department 　

Provincial Health Department, the province confirmed cases of new H7N9 bird flu case of human infection.

　　Mr. Han patients, male, 83 years old. February 16 morning Huaian infected human H7N9 avian influenza diagnostic expert group confirmed cases. The patient will be home sick ago 8 chicken farms to get slaughtered. The patient is currently in a hospital in Huai'an treatment, serious condition.
　　
Also, the province confirmed cases Gumou Wuxi City, Yancheng Qinmou confirmed cases, the rescue is invalid on February 12, respectively, died Feb. 13.　　

Up to now, the province in 2014 there were 13 cases of human infection with H7N9 avian influenza confirmed cases, 4 deaths.

http://www.jswst.gov.cn/fbts/yqgb/20...160402750.html

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[Giuseppe]

Hunan confirmed one new human case of H7N9 bird flu virus infection (Ifeng, February 17 2014)

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


Hunan confirmed one new human case of H7N9 bird flu virus infection

At 17:40 on February 17th, 2014 / Source: China News Network


BEIJING, Changsha, February 17 (Reporter Liu column) Hunan Provincial Health Department disclosed the official website of the 17th, the day the province 1 new confirmed cases of human infection with H7N9 avian influenza, Hunan Section 11 confirmed cases.

The patient is a male, 64 years old, who lives in Shaoyang City Shaodong currently Changsha, a hospital for treatment. (End)


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