China: Confirmed human case of avian influenza A(H3N8) reported in Hunan province
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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (May 30) received notification from the National Health Commission on a human case of avian influenza A(H3N8) in Hunan Province, and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.
The case involves a 5-year-old boy living in Changsha, Hunan Province, who had visited a live poultry market before onset. He developed symptoms on May 9 and had recovered.
So far, two human cases of avian influenza A(H3N8) have been reported by Mainland health authorities.
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