Monday, October 31, 2011

Indonesia: 7 Suspected Cases of #H5N1 #BirdFlu in Jember East Java

[I posted a map in the entry below this one]
Seven Residents attacked Jember Bird Flu Symptom
Monday, October 31, 2011

Jember: At least seven people were citizens of Karang Baru, Kecamatan Silo, Jember, East Java, fell ill with suspected bird flu symptoms. Previously, seven people are suddenly sick with the flu after it comes in contact with hundreds of chickens that died suddenly.

Public Health Service Officers Jember then took saliva samples of seven people on Monday (31/10). The medical team immediately send samples of saliva into the hall health laboratory in Surabaya to ensure the symptoms.

While awaiting the results of laboratory tests, seven residents were given the drug Tamiflu.

In addition, the Animal Husbandry Department officials directly spray disinfectant on chicken cages owned by citizens to anticipate the spread of bird flu virus.

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