Recombinomics: Hunan / Shanxi H5N1 Familial Cluster Grows to Four

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Hunan / Shanxi H5N1 Familial Cluster Grows to Four
Recombinomics Commentary 20:10
January 19, 2009

Speaking on condition of anonymity, told the staff of "financial" journalists, and the girl with the B in the area of separation zone, there are two suspected patients, both the girl's relatives.

The above translation describes the confirmed hospitalized case (2F) in Shanxi, as well as two relatives (see updated map). These confirmed or suspect H5N1 cases are in addition to the girl’s mother, who was said to have died with bird flu symptoms.

Details surrounding the infection, which was said to have originated in Hunan, and the status of relatives and contacts, which WHO describes as “healthy”, remains cloudy.

The lack of transparency in China and in WHO situation updates remain hazardous to the world’s health.
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