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Friday, March 16, 2012

Hong Kong : CHP investigates confirmed case of severe paediatric influenza B infection

Press release from Hong Kong's Centre for Health Protection :

" The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health seeks to draw public attention to its investigation into a confirmed case of severe paediatric influenza B infection affecting a 4-year-old girl.

The girl, with good past health, developed fever and cough since March 8. She was found unconscious at her home the next day and was admitted to the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

The girl developed haemorrhagic shock encephalopathy syndrome. Her current condition is critical.

Her tracheal aspirate grew influenza B by viral culture.

She has no recent travel history. Her home contacts have no flu symptoms."

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