Boy, 2, positive for H5 hospitalized in Hong Kong, lives in Guangdong province

2012-06-01 HKT 23:40



The boy was infected with H5 influenza authorities to investigate whether contact with birds


A two-year-old boy infected with influenza A H5 influenza, the government launched the Serious Response Level of pandemic influenza contingency plans ".

Centre for Health Protection, said the boy on May 23, last Wednesday, fever and runny nose; began in Guangdong Province to Hong Kong in the 26th in Mong Kok, a private clinic for treatment; had convulsions on the 28th to the Caritas Hospital Accident and Emergency Department, suspected of being infected with encephalitis admitted to hospital the same day, is now in stable condition.

The spokesman said the boy's throat found that influenza A H5 influenza virus.

The survey shows that the boy and his grandmother and parents living in Guangdong Province, the center is investigating the incubation period whether contact with live poultry. His home contacts were asymptomatic.

Centre for Health Protection will be held tomorrow (June 2) set up a hotline: 2125 1111 for public inquiries, the hotline will operate from nine o'clock to 6:00 pm.

The spokesman said, is close liaison with the relevant Mainland authorities and the Hospital Authority, in order to monitor the situation.

The spokesman reminded the public that the most effective way to combat influenza is to enhance its resistance to a balanced diet and do moderate exercise and adequate rest.

He said the Interior to maintain ventilation to avoid the spread of respiratory tract infections due to poor ventilation. If there is a flu-like symptoms should seek medical attention immediately.

The spokesman said the public should avoid direct contact with poultry and birds, and are required to wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after contact with them.

Hospital Authority, said the year-old boy tonight by the Caritas Medical Centre transferred to Princess Margaret Hospital Center for Infectious Diseases Hospital for isolation and treatment, is now in stable condition.

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