New Case of Avian Flu In Egypt

20 November 2009

A male  21 year old university student from the  Sedy Baher District of Alexandria Governorate is the 88th confirmed case of Avian Influenza in Egypt and the 36th this year. The patient began to experience fever, cough and difficulty breathing November 11. He was admitted to Maamoura Chest Hospital on November 15 and received Tamiflu. He reported having slaughtered and otherwise been in close contact with sick poultry. He was reported in stable condition November 17.

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