Saturday, August 29, 2009

Egypt: 84th bird flu case confirmed

A new human bird flu case was confirmed in Egypt on Friday 28/8/2009, taking to 84 the number of infections in the country.

A 20-month girl from Berket al-Saba, Menoufiya governorate, tested positive for the virus, Health Ministry's undersecretary for preventive affairs Amr Qandeel said.

The child showed bird flu-like symptoms after contacting with infected poultry, the official said.

She was admitted to Manshiyet al-Bakri hospital and given the anti-viral Tamiflu drug, he added.
hat-tip Dutchy

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