China: CHP closely monitors human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in Mainland
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is (August 10) closely monitoring a human case of avian influenza A(H5N6) in the Mainland, and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.
The case involves a 55-year-old woman living in Chenzhou City of Hunan Province, who had prior exposure to a live poultry market before the onset of symptoms. She developed symptoms on July 26 and was admitted for treatment on August 1. The patient is in serious condition.
From 2014 to date, 38 human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) have been reported by Mainland health authorities.
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The case involves a 55-year-old woman living in Chenzhou City of Hunan Province, who had prior exposure to a live poultry market before the onset of symptoms. She developed symptoms on July 26 and was admitted for treatment on August 1. The patient is in serious condition.
From 2014 to date, 38 human cases of avian influenza A(H5N6) have been reported by Mainland health authorities.
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