China Announces 17th Case Of Human Infection With Avian Influenza

The Ministry of
Health in China has confirmed the country's 17th case of human infection
with the H5N1 avian influenza virus. The case occurred in a 21-year-old
male migrant worker employed in Wuhan City, Hubei Province. He developed
symptoms on 1 April. He is presently hospitalized in critical condition.


The man's source of exposure is under investigation. No poultry
outbreaks have been reported in Hubei Province since November 2005. His
close contacts have been placed under medical observation.


To date, China has reported 17 cases of H5N1 infection. Of these, 11
have been fatal.


World Health Organization

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