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Avian influenza – AISER update

Sunday, 04 May 2008 00:08 Ramaz Mitaishvili
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No information available from Abkhazia(breakway province of Georgia) because of Russian millitary activity and resctriction of monitoring


The Ministry of Health of Indonesia has announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 3-year-old male from Wonogiri District, Central Java Province developed symptoms on 14 April, was hospitalized on 21 April and died on 23 April. Investigations into the source of his infection indicate exposure to sick and dead poultry.

Of the 133 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 108 have been fatal.
The Ministry of Health and Population of Egypt has announced a new human case of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection. The case is a 2-year-old male from Al-Honsanya, Sharkea Governorate. He developed symptoms on 13 April and was hospitalized on 14 April and is currently in hospital. The case was confirmed as being infected with A(H5N1) by the Central Public Health Laboratories and by Cairo-based US Naval Medical Research Unit 3 (NAMRU-3) .

Investigations into the source of his infection indicate a history of contact with sick and dead poultry.

Of the 50 cases confirmed to date in Egypt, 22 have been fatal.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 04 May 2008 00:16 )  

West Nile virus is a significant health threat. Transmitted by mosquitoes, its symptoms include     headaches, fever, fatigue and muscle aches. Most people recover, but the disease can be fatal. No   vaccine exists. but there are steps you can take to protect yourself, when travel.
 
1. Wear Long Sleeve Shirts and Pants Outdoors
2. Use Mosquito Repellents Containing DEET

West Nile Virus
3. Secure Window and Door Screens


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