H7N9 Taiwan 69M ex-Yangjiang City Guangdong

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Taiwan CDC has cited the first H7N9 case since 2015 (69M ex  Yangjiang City, Guangdong Province

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Edited February 16, 2017 by niman

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The Department of Health announced the first domestic case of H7N9 flu cases identified in the country this year 

 

 
 

UNDCP announced a domestic H7N9 to determine the case, for the nationality of 69- year-old male, had the history of Yangjiang City, Guangdong Province, China, no history of contact with birds orsuspected cases, in Guangdong Province, for this ( 106 ) years The first case was moved outside the case. Health units have been investigated and prepared for case-related contacts, for all close contacts are given full support and open health management notice, and take the initiative to track the lifting of the tube, if the contact with fever, cough and other flu Symptoms will assist in medical treatment. In addition, UNDCP has also been notified through the IHR contact window of the World Health Organization ( WHO) and the Landing Link.

Disease tube department said this case readme ( 106 ) on 1 Yue 23 fever, chills symptoms in mainland China Guangdong time of day, and had a local doctor, 1 Yue 25 days of entry, 1 Yue 26 to hospital and informed suspected New type A influenza, the relevant test results are negative, because no fever symptoms after treatment to give antiviral drugs to use home independent health management. Case in 1 Yue 29 days should a fever, cough, sputum, respiratory asthma again to hospital and was diagnosed with suspected pneumonia in 2 Yue 1 Ri admitted to the hospital, and to inform the new A -type influenza and pneumonia of unknown causes, and adopt seized for examination, today ( 2 Yue 4 May) confirmed H7N9 positive, is still hospitalized in. According to the health unit survey, the case is located in mainland China 6 people, there are 2 people on the upper respiratory symptoms, after treatment symptoms have been alleviated; another case of family 2 no doubt the current symptoms, health units will continue to track the health situation.

Chinese mainland recent H7N9 cases continued to increase since the autumn ( 2016 Nian 10 Yue 1 so far accumulated day) 261 Li H7N9 influenza cases in Jiangsu Province, 92 cases in Zhejiang Province 45 cases, Anhui 33 cases, Guangdong Province, 27 cases of multiple. Chinese mainland last year . 11 months to next year 5 months for the popular season, this season 12 -month and 1 Yue cases rising fast, the current total number of cases was the highest on-year. Currently against human novel A influenza epidemic travel recommendations, China Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui, Guangdong, Fujian, Guizhou, Shanghai, Hubei, Hunan, Henan, Jiangxi, Shandong, Guangxi The provinces, autonomous regions of Sichuan, Hebei, Beijing, Tianjin, Liaoning and Yunnan provinces are listed as the second level: warning ( Alert ), other provinces (excluding Hong Kong and Macao) as the first level: Watch .

The KPC reiterates that the Chinese mainland is still at the peak of the H7N9 flu, both local and businessmen who are planning to travel to the region, should be vigilant to implement personal hygiene measures such as handwashing to avoid contact with birds and poultry Market; food chicken, duck, goose and eggs to be cooked to avoid infection. If you have any symptoms such as fever and cough, you should take the initiative to inform the airline personnel and the airport port quarantine personnel. If you have any of the above symptoms after returning home, you should wear a mask to get medical attention as soon as possible and inform the doctor of the history of contact and the history of travel The Information can be found on the UNDCP website ( http://www.cdc.gov.tw ) or by calling the Free Epidemic Prevention Line 1922 (or 0800-001922 ).

 

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Taiwan CDC announces this year’s first imported H7N9 case ( 2017-02-06 ) 

 

 

 

The Taiwan Centers for Disease Control (Taiwan CDC) announced one confirmed case of H7N9 influenza infection in a 69-year-old Taiwanese male who had visited Yangjiang City, Guangdong Province, China and had no history of exposure to poultry and suspected cases.　As the case developed symptoms in Guangdong Province, he is considered this year’s first imported H7N9 case in Taiwan. To prevent further transmission of the disease, the health authority has identified contacts to provide relevant health education, monitor and follow up. If any of the contacts develops influenza-like symptoms such as fever or cough, Taiwan CDC will assist them to seek medical attention. In addition, Taiwan CDC has notified the World Health Organization (WHO) and China about this case through the National IHR Focal Point. 


 

According to the case, on January 23, 2017, he developed symptoms such as fever and chills in Guangdong Province and sought medical attention locally. On January 25, he arrived in Taiwan. On January 26, he sought medical attention at a hospital and was reported to the health authority as a suspected case of infection with novel influenza A viruses. Relevant tests showed negative results. Since the case did not develop fever, he was given antivirals and asked to conduct self-health management. On January 29, he sought further medical attention at a hospital after he developed fever, phlegm cough, and shortness of breath. On February 1, he was diagnosed with suspected pneumonia and hospitalized. He was reported to the health authority as a case of infection with novel influenza A viruses and pneumonia of unknown origin. After collecting and submitting his specimens for testing, infection with the H7N9 virus was laboratory confirmed. As of now, the case is still hospitalized for treatment. According to the epidemiological investigation, 2 of his 6 Chinese coworkers had developed upper respiratory tract infection symptoms. Their symptoms have been relieved after seeking medical attention. On the other hand, 2 family members of the case have not developed suspected symptoms. The health authority will continue to follow up on the health of the contacts. 


 

H7N9 activity in China continues to intensify. Since October 1, 2016, a cumulative total of 261 H7N9 influenza infections have been confirmed in China, including 92 cases in Jiangsu Province, 45 cases in Zhejiang Province, 33 cases in Anhui Province, and 27 cases in Guangdong Province. Most avian influenza infections occur in China during November through May. According to the report released by the China Health and Family Planning Commission, H7N9 activity in China escalated rapidly the past December and this January. In addition, this year’s cumulative total has been the highest compared to the same period in the past years. Currently, Taiwan CDC has issued a travel notice of Level 2: Alert for human infections with novel influenza A viruses to Jiangsu Province, Zhejiang Province, Anhui Province, Guangdong Province, Fujian Province, Guizhou Province, Shanghai City, Hubei Province, Hunan Province, Henan Province, Jiangxi Province, Shandong Province, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Sichuan Province, Hebei Province, Beijing City, Tianjin City, Liaoning Province, and Yunnan Province, and a travel notice of Level 1: Watch for avian influenza to the other provinces and cities in China, excluding Hong Kong and Macau. 


 

As H7N9 activity remains at its peak in China, Taiwan CDC once again urges travelers visiting affected areas to practice good personal hygiene such as washing hands with soap and water frequently and putting on a mask when coughing and take preventive measures such as avoiding direct contact with poultry and birds or their droppings/dead bodies, and consuming only thoroughly cooked poultry and eggs to ward off avian influenza infection. If influenza-like illness symptoms develop upon arriving in Taiwan, please voluntarily notify the airline crew and the quarantine officer at the quarantine station in the airport. If the aforementioned symptoms such as fever and cough develop after returning to Taiwan, please put on a surgical mask and seek immediate medical attention. Moreover, please inform the physician of the recent travel and exposure history to facilitate diagnosis and treatment. For more information, please visit the Taiwan CDC website at http://www.cdc.gov.tw or call the toll-free Communicable Disease Reporting and Consultation Hotline, 1922 (or 0800-001922).　

 

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Taiwanese businessmen to go to China to protect H7N9 disease re-intensive care ward

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The Department of Health (DH) today announced that the first case of H7N9 was moved into the case. The patient was a 69-year-old Taiwanese businessman who had a fever at work in Guangdong Province at the end of January. He was diagnosed with H7N9 and still admitted to the ward. vigilance. 

The Deputy Director of the Hospital for Disease Control, Dr Lo Yijun, said today that the recent increase in H7N9 cases in mainland China has resulted in five cases of Taiwan's enrollment since 2013. Patients are infected in mainland China and only one is exposed to live birds. 

Luo Yijun pointed out that the 69-year-old Taiwanese businessmen are Kaohsiung, January 23 this year to work in Guangdong, China fever, chills, had a local medical treatment, January 25 back to Taiwan, the next day to the hospital for medical treatment Informed of suspected new type A influenza, but the relevant test results are negative, there is no fever symptoms, after treatment to give antiviral drugs will return home independent health management. 

But the patient on January 29 began to have fever, cough with sputum, respiratory asthma and other symptoms, re-medical diagnosis of suspected pneumonia, February 1 hospital again informed of a new type A influenza, the first two to detect H7N9 positive, is still Unconsciousness, treatment in intensive care unit. 

Luo Yijun said that the health unit has been investigated and booked for the relevant contacts, patients in mainland China colleagues 6 people, there are 2 people on the upper respiratory symptoms, after treatment symptoms have been alleviated, the other two families are now no doubt symptoms, health A total of 108 people will track the health status. 

The Commission noted that mainland China had risen rapidly from November to May in the following months, and in December and January, 261 cases of H7N9 had been reported since October last year. The cumulative number of cases in the past year highest. 

The Department of Health has called for the peak of the H7N9 flu in January, whether it is local Taiwan businessmen or those who plan to travel to the region, to be vigilant and to implement personal hygiene measures such as handwashing to avoid contact with birds and poultry markets. Eat chicken, duck, goose and eggs to be cooked to avoid infection. 

If you have any symptoms such as fever and cough, you should take the initiative to inform the airline personnel and the airport port quarantine personnel. If you have any of the above symptoms after returning home, you should wear a mask and try to get medical attention as soon as possible. (Http://www.cdc.gov.tw), or call the Free Epidemic Prevention Line 1922 (or 0800-001922) for information.

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CHP closely monitors four human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Mainland and Taiwan

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     The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (February 5) closely monitoring three human cases of avian influenza A(H7N9) in Mainland and an imported case in Taiwan, and again urged the public to maintain strict personal, food and environmental hygiene both locally and during travel.

     According to the Hunan Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the 37-year-old male patient from Changsha in Hunan was exposed to poultry and is now in serious condition. The Health and Family Planning Commission in Guangxi reported that the 32-year-old male patient from Guigang City in Guangxi worked in Guangdong before onset and is now in critical condition. The third case is a male patient from Honghu City in Hubei.

     Meanwhile, according to the health authority in Taiwan, the 69-year-old male patient had his onset in Guangdong on January 23. He returned to Taiwan on January 25 for management and was diagnosed with H7N9 infection yesterday (February 4).

     According to a report from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, under the routine environmental surveillance in affected provinces like Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Guangdong, the positive rate of H7N9 among environmental samples collected from live poultry markets or other live poultry-related environments increased in December 2016 and was higher than the rates in the same period in previous years.

     A spokesman for the CHP said, "We strongly urge the public to avoid touching birds, poultry or their droppings and visiting poultry markets or farms during travel. If feeling unwell, such as having a fever or cough, wear a mask and seek medical advice at once. Travellers returning from affected areas should consult doctors promptly if symptoms develop, and actively inform the doctors of their travel history for prompt diagnosis and treatment.

     "Adults and parents should also look after children with extra care in personal, hand, food and environmental hygiene against infections during travel.

     "While local surveillance, prevention and control measures are in place, we will remain vigilant and work closely with the World Health Organization and relevant health authorities to monitor the latest developments."

     As the H7N9 virus continues to be detected in animals and environments in the Mainland, additional human cases are expected in affected and possibly neighbouring areas. In view of the heavy trade and travel between the Mainland and Hong Kong, further sporadic imported human cases in Hong Kong every now and then are expected, especially in the coming few months.

     The CHP's Port Health Office conducts health surveillance measures at all boundary control points. Thermal imaging systems are in place for body temperature checks on inbound travellers. Suspected cases will be immediately referred to public hospitals for follow-up.

     The display of posters and broadcasting of health messages in departure and arrival halls as health education for travellers is under way. The travel industry and other stakeholders are regularly updated on the latest information.

     The public should maintain strict personal, hand, food and environmental hygiene and take heed of the advice below while handling poultry:
 

• Avoid touching poultry, birds, animals or their droppings;
• When buying live chickens, do not touch them and their droppings. Do not blow at their bottoms. Wash eggs with detergent if soiled with faecal matter and cook and consume them immediately. Always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling chickens and eggs;
• Eggs should be cooked well until the white and yolk become firm. Do not eat raw eggs or dip cooked food into any sauce with raw eggs. Poultry should be cooked thoroughly. If there is pinkish juice running from the cooked poultry or the middle part of its bone is still red, the poultry should be cooked again until fully done;
• Wash hands frequently, especially before touching the mouth, nose or eyes, before handling food or eating, and after going to the toilet, touching public installations or equipment such as escalator handrails, elevator control panels or door knobs, or when hands are dirtied by respiratory secretions after coughing or sneezing; and
• Wear a mask if fever or respiratory symptoms develop, when going to a hospital or clinic, or while taking care of patients with fever or respiratory symptoms.

     The public may visit the CHP's pages for more information: the avian influenza page, the weekly Avian Influenza Report, global statistics and affected areas of avian influenza, the Facebook Page and the YouTube Channel.

 

Ends/Sunday, February 5, 2017 
Issued at HKT 17:45

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