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PRO/AH/EDR> Avian influenza, human (39): China (HK,AH) H7N9, alert

Avian Influenza H7N9 -- ChinaThe Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) is today [19 Apr 2016] investigating the 3rd imported human case of avian influenza A(H7N9) infection in Hong Kong this year [2016], affecting an 80 year old man.The patient, with underlying illnesses, travelled to Dongguan, Guangdong [province], from [1 to 5 Apr 2016]. He has presented with cough with sputum, headache and gouty attack since [6 Apr 2016] and consulted a private doctor on [7 Apr 2016]. Read more [...]