13 December 2007
The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 47-year-old male from Tangerang City, Banten Province developed symptoms on 2 December and was hospitalized on 9 December. The source of his exposure is currently under investigation.
Of the 115 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 92 have been fatal.
Cumulative Number of Confirmed Human Cases of Avian Influenza A/(H5N1) Reported to WHO