Avian Influenza News 2010

December 2010

Avian influenza situation in Egypt - 29 December 2010

On 29 December 2010 the WHO reported that the Ministry of Health of Egypt had announced two new cases of human infection with H5N1 avian influenza. A 28 year-old woman from Damanhour district of El Beheira governorate developed symptoms on 12 December. She was admitted to hospital on the 14th and subsequently discharged on the 22nd in good and stable condition. An 11 year-old girl from Esna district of Luxor governorate developed symptoms on 18 December and was admitted in the hospital the following day. She experienced severe respiratory symptoms requiring mechanical ventilation and died on 23 December. Laboratory tests have confirmed H5N1 virus and both patients were treated with antiviral medications. Of the 115 cases confirmed to date in Egypt, 38 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

Avian influenza situation in Indonesia - 09 December 2010

On 09 December 2010 the WHO reported that the Ministry of Health of Indonesia had announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 21-year-old female from Bandung City, West Java, Province developed symptoms on 14 November, was hospitalized on 22 November and is currently in hospital. Initial investigations indicate the case resided in an area close to a business where chickens were kept and the area was found to be lacking cleanliness with chicken droppings present. Of the 171 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 141 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

Avian influenza situation in Egypt - 08 December 2010

On 08 December 2010 the WHO reported one new fatal case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza from Egypt. A 30-year-old female from Gharbia Governorate, developed symptoms on 28 November, was hospitalized on 1st of December, where she received oseltamivir treatment, and died on 2nd of December. Investigations into the source of infection indicated that the case had exposure to sick and dead poultry. Of the 113 cases confirmed to date in Egypt, 37 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

November 2010

Avian influenza situation in Hong Kong, China - 19 November 2010

On 19 November 2010 the WHO reported one new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza from Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (Hong Kong SAR) , China. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH), Hong Kong, China, had reported this new case of H5N1 infection on 17 Nov 2010. The case is a 59-year-old female. She had onset of symptoms on 2 November and was admitted to hospital on 14 November. She was diagnosed to have pneumonia and is now in a critical condition. So far, a total of 21 human cases of influenza A (H5N1) infection were recorded in Hong Kong SAR China, including 18 cases in 1997, two cases in 2003 and the current case in 2010. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report  

October 2010

Avian influenza situation in Indonesia - 18 October 2010

On 18 October 2010 the WHO reported two new cases of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 35-year-old male from West Jakarta, Jakarta Province developed symptoms on 16 August, was hospitalized on 20 August and died on 27 August. Initial investigations into the source of his infection suggest a number of sudden chicken deaths occurred around the case’s house a week before onset. The second case, a 40-year-old female from Kota Depok, West Java Province developed symptoms on 9 September, was hospitalized on 12 September and died on 17 September. Initial investigations into the source of her infection suggest exposure at a live bird market. Of the 170 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 141 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report  

August 2010

Avian influenza situation in Egypt - 31 August 2010

On 31 August 2010 the WHO reported a  human case of H5N1 announced by the Ministry of Health of Egypt. The case is a 33 year-old female from Qaluibia governorate. She developed symptoms on 17 August, was hospitalized on 24 August, where she received oseltamivir treatment, and died on 26 August. Investigations into the source of infection indicated that the case had exposure to sick and dead poultry. Of the 112 laboratory confirmed cases of Avian influenza A (H5N1) reported in Egypt since 2006, 36 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report  

Avian influenza situation in Egypt - 12 August 2010

On 12 August 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health of Egypt had announced a new confirmed human case of H5N1 infection. The case is a 2 year-old female from Elsalam district, Cairo. She developed symptoms on 2 August, was hospitalized on the same day and received oseltamivir treatment. She is currently under treatment in hospital. Investigations into the source of infection indicated that the case had exposure to sick and dead poultry.

Of the 111 laboratory confirmed cases of Avian influenza A(H5N1) reported in Egypt, 35 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

Avian influenza situation in Indonesia - 03 August 2010

On 03 August 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health of Indnesia had announced a new confirmed human case of H5N1 infection. A 34-year-old female from Tangerang District, Banten Province developed symptoms on 2 July, was hospitalized on 4 July and died on 7 July. Laboratory tests were positive for H5N1 virus infection. Investigations into the source of her infection are ongoing.

Of the 168 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 139 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

July 2010

Avian influenza situation in Egypt - 29 July 2010

On 29 July 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health of Egypt had announced a new confirmed human case of H5N1 infection. The case is a 20 year-old female from Shobra Elkhima district, Qliubia Governorate. She was admitted to hospital on 21 July, placed on a ventilator, and received oseltamivir treatment. She died on 27 July. Investigations into the source of infection indicated that the case had exposure to sick and dead poultry.

Of the 110 laboratory confirmed cases of Avian influenza A(H5N1) reported in Egypt, 35 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

Avian influenza situation in Indonesia - 22 July 2010

On 22 July 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health in Indnesia had announced a new confirmed human case of H5N1 infection. A 13-year-old female from Sukoharjo District, Central Java Province developed symptoms on 16 June, was hospitalized on 21 June and died on 24 June. Laboratory tests were positive for H5N1 virus infection. Investigations into the source of her infection indicate poultry deaths, in the neighbourhood, one week before onset of case’s symptoms.

Of the 167 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 138 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

Avian influenza situation in Indonesia - 05 July 2010

On 05 July 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health in Indnesia had announced a new confirmed human case of H5N1 infection. A 34-year-old female from South Jakarta District, DKI Jakarta Province developed symptoms on 25 May, was hospitalized on 27 May and died on 1 June. Laboratory tests were positive for H5N1 virus infection. The case was possibly infected from environmental exposure to manure in her plant nursery.

Of the 166 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 137 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

June 2010

Avian influenza situation in China - 08 June 2010

On 08 May 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health in China had announced a new confirmed human case of H5N1 infection. The case is a 22-year-old pregnant female from Hubei Province. She had onset of symptoms on 23 May and died on 3 June. Investigations into the source of her infection indicate exposure to sick and dead poultry. Close contacts of the case are being monitored and to date all remain well.

Of the 39 cases confirmed to date in China, 26 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

May 2010

Avian influenza situation in Indonesia - 06 May 2010

On 06 May 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health of Indonesia had reported two new cases of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 45-year-old female from the city of Malang in East Java province developed symptoms on 22 February. She recovered and is in a healthy condition. The case disposed of dead chickens in the 4 days before onset of symptoms.

The second case, a 4-year-old female from the city of Pekanbaru in Riau province developed symptoms on 19 April, was hospitalized on 22 April but died on 28 April. Investigations into the source of infection are ongoing.

Of the 165 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 136 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

Avian influenza situation in Cambodia - 04 May 2010

On 04 May 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health of Cambodia had reported a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. The 27-year-old male, from Prey Veng Province, developed symptoms on 13 April 2010, was admitted to the hospital on 16 April and died the following day. The presence of the H5N1 virus was confirmed by the National Influenza Centre, the Institute Pasteur in Cambodia. The patient prepared and consumed sick poultry in the 7 days before onset of symptoms.

Of the 10 cases confirmed to date in Cambodia since 2005, eight have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

April 2010

Avian influenza situation in Viet Nam - 21 April 2010

On 21 April 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health of Viet Nam had reported two new cases of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza on 6 and 9 April 2010. These cases were confirmed at the National Institute for Hygiene and Epidemiology.

The first case is a 22 year old male from Nhu Co commune, Bac Kan province. He developed symptoms on the 28 of March 2010 and was transferred to the National Hospital of Tropical Diseases in severe condition. Confirmatory test results for influenza A (H5) were obtained on 3 April.

The initial epidemiological investigations show that there were sick/dead poultry at the patient's home and in the surrounding areas.

The second case is a 2 year old girl residing in Cho Moi district, Bac Kan province. She developed symptoms on 2 April 2010. On 4 April, she was transferred to Cho Moi District Hospital for treatment where she is in a stable condition. Confirmatory test results for influenza A (H5) were obtained on 7 April.

The initial epidemiological investigations show that there were sick/dead poultry at the patient's home and in the surrounding areas. The patient's family slaughtered the sick poultry to eat.

There is no epidemiological link between these two cases that would indicate human-to-human transmission.

Of the 119 cases confirmed to date in Viet Nam, 59 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

Avian influenza situation in Egypt - 09 April 2010

On 09 April 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health of Egypt had a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza.

The case is a 18 year-old female from Etsa district, Fayoum Governorate. She was admitted to hospital on 31 March where she received oseltamivir treatment. She died on 4 April.

Investigations into the source of infection indicated that the case had exposure to sick and dead poultry.

Of the 109 cases confirmed to date in Egypt, 34 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

March 2010

Avian influenza situation in Egypt - 30 March 2010

On 30 March 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health of Egypt had announced two new cases of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza.

The first case was announced on 28 March and is a 30 year-old female from Damietta district, Damietta Governorate. The case was admitted to hospital on 24 March where she received oseltamivir treatment. She is in a critical condition.

The second case was announced on 21 March and is a 4 year-old male from Beba district, Beni Suaif Governorate . The case was admitted to hospital on 18 March where he received oseltamivir treatment. He died on 24 March.

Investigations into the source of infection indicated that both cases had exposure to sick and dead poultry.

Of the 108 cases confirmed to date in Egypt, 33 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

Avian influenza situation in Viet Nam - 29 March 2010

On 29 March 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health of Viet Nam had announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. This case was confirmed at This case was confirmed at Pasteur Institute, Ho Chi Minh City.

The case was a 3 year old girl residing in Thuan An district, Binh Duong province. She developed symptoms on 5 March 2010 and presented to Thuan An District Hospital and a private health facility for investigation and treatment. On 10 March, she was presented to the Pediatrics Hospital No. 2 where she was suspected to have influenza A (H5N1). Despite treatment, the case died on 17 March.

Of the 117 cases confirmed to date in Viet Nam, 59 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

Avian influenza situation in Viet Nam - 16 March 2010

On 16 March 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health of Viet Nam had announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. This case was confirmed at the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE).

The case is a 25 year old woman residing in Soc Son District, Hanoi. She developed symptoms on 5 March 2010 and was hospitalized on 7 March 2010 at North Thang Long Hospital. On 10 March 2010, her condition had worsened so she was transferred to Bach Mai Hospital where she is being provided with ventilation.

An epidemiological investigation showed that the patient had exposure to sick and dead poultry.

Of the 116 cases confirmed to date in Viet Nam, 58 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

Avian influenza situation in Egypt - 12 March 2010

On 12 March 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health of Egypt had announced two new cases of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza.

The first case is a 20 year-old pregnant female from El Khanka district, Qaliobia Governorate. She was hospitalized on 5 March where she received oseltamivir treatment and died on 9 March.

The second case is a 1 and a half year-old male from Elhamool district, Kfr Elsheikh Governorate. He was hospitalized on 2 March, where he received oseltamivir treatment. He is in a stable condition.

Investigations into the source of infection indicated that the two cases had exposure to sick and dead poultry.

The cases were confirmed by the Egyptian Central Public Health Laboratories, a National Influenza Center of the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance Network (GISN).

Egyptian authorities have also reported the death of a previously announced case; the 53 year-old male from Shobra Elkhima district, Qaliobia Governorate who developed symptoms on 27 February.

Of the 106 cases confirmed to date in Egypt, 32 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

Avian influenza situation in Viet Nam - 04 March 2010

On 04 March 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health of Viet Nam had reported three new cases of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza including one fatality. Two cases have been confirmed at the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE) and one case has been confirmed at the Pasteur Institute, Ho Chi Minh City.

The first case is a 3 year-old female residing in Ninh Hoa District, Khanh Hoa Province. She developed symptoms on 27 January 2010, and was hospitalized at Ninh Hoa district hospital on 28 January. She is recovering well. The source of exposure is currently under investigation. Her family raises chickens but did not report any mass poultry illness or death. However, Ninh Hoa District and Van Ninh District are currently being monitored because of recent H5N1 poultry outbreaks.

The second case was a 38 year-old female residing in Cai Be District, Tien Giang Province. She developed symptoms on 13 February 2010. The patient was admitted to the Sa Dec Hospital in Dong Thap Province on 21 February where she died on 23 February. An epidemiological investigation showed that the patient had slaughtered and processed sick water fowl.

The third case is a 17 year-old female residing in Son Duong District, Tuyen Quang Province. She developed symptoms on 19 February 2010 and was taken to the Son Duong District General Hospital on 24 February where she is currently being treated for mild breathing difficulties. Approximately, 10 days ago, there were unexplained deaths of chicken in the patient's household. She participated in the disposal of the dead poultry.

Of the 115 cases confirmed to date in Viet Nam, 58 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

Avian influenza situation in Egypt - 04 March 2010

On 04 March 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health of Egypt had announced five new cases of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza.

The first case is a 53 year-old male from Shobra Elkhima district, Qaliobia Governorate. He developed symptoms on 27 February and was hospitalized on 27 February, where he received oseltamivir treatment. He is in a critical condition.

The second case is a 1 year-old male from Banha district, Qaliobia Governorate. He developed symptoms on 22 February and was hospitalized on 23 February, where he received oseltamivir treatment. He is in a stable condition.

The third case is a 10 year-old male from Meet Ghamr district, Dakalia Governorate. He developed symptoms on 10 February and was hospitalized on 14 February, where he received oseltamivir treatment. He is in a moderate condition.

The fourth case is a 30 year-old female from Kellin District, Kafr El-Sheik Governorate. She developed symptoms on 10 February and was hospitalized on 11 February, where she received oseltamivir treatment. She is in stable condition.

The fifth case is a 13 year-old male from Kafr El-Sheik District, Kafr El-Sheik Governorate. He developed symptoms on 10 February and was hospitalized on 14 February where he received oseltamivir treatment. He is in stable condition.

Investigations into the source of infection indicated that the five cases had exposure to sick and dead poultry.

The cases were confirmed by the Egyptian Central Public Health Laboratories, a National Influenza Center of the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance Network (GISN).

Of the 104 cases confirmed to date in Egypt, 30 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

February 2010

Avian influenza situation in Egypt - 17 February 2010

On 17 February 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health of Egypt had announced two new cases of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza.

The first case is a 32 year-old male from Ashmon district in Menofya Governorate. He developed symptoms on 6 February and was hospitalized on 8 February, where he received oseltamivir treatment. He is in a stable condition.

The second case is a 29 year-old pregnant female from Elsadat District, Menofya Governorate. She developed symptoms on 6 February and was hospitalized on 12 February, where she received oseltamivir treatment. She died on 13 February.

Investigations into the source of infection indicated that both cases had exposure to sick and dead poultry.

The cases were confirmed by the Egyptian Central Public Health Laboratories, a National Influenza Center of the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance Network (GISN).

Egyptian authorities have also reported that 2 deaths have occurred in the previously announced cases; the 37 year-old male from Helwan District, Helwan Governorate who developed symptoms on 31 January and the 29 year-old female from Elsadat District, Menofya Governorate who developed symptoms on 27 January .

Of the 99 cases confirmed to date in Egypt, 30 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

Avian influenza situation in Indonesia - 12 February 2010

On 12 February 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health of Indonesia had announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. A 25-year-old female from South Jakarta District, DKI Jakarta Province died on 25 January 2010. Laboratory tests were positive for H5N1 virus infection. The case was possibly infected from direct contact with poultry.

Of the 163 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 135 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

Avian influenza situation in Egypt - 10 February 2010

On 10 February 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health of Egypt had announced a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. The case is a 37-year-old male from Helwan District, Helwan Governorate. He developed symptoms on 31 January and was hospitalized on 6 February, where he received oseltamivir treatment. He is in a critical condition.

The case was confirmed by the Egyptian Central Public Health Laboratories, a National Influenza Center of the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance Network (GISN).

Of the 97 laboratory confirmed cases of Avian influenza A(H5N1) reported in Egypt, 27 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

Avian influenza situation in Egypt - 08 February 2010

On 08 February 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health of Egypt had announced two new cases of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza.

The first case is a 40-year-old female from Banha District in Qalyubiya Governorate. She developed symptoms on 31 January and was hospitalized on 2 February, where she received oseltamivir treatment. She is in stable condition.

The second case is a 29-year-old female from Elsadat District, Menofya Governorate. She developed symptoms on 27 January and was hospitalized on 3 February, where she received oseltamivir treatment. She is in a critical condition.

Investigations into the source of infection indicated that both cases had exposure to sick and dead poultry.

The cases was confirmed by the Egyptian Central Public Health Laboratories, a National Influenza Center of the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance Network (GISN).

Of the 96 laboratory confirmed cases of Avian influenza A(H5N1) reported in Egypt, 27 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

January 2010

Avian influenza situation in Egypt - 28 January 2010

On 28 January 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the Ministry of Health of Egypt had reported four new confirmed human cases of avian influenza A(H5N1). The cases are not linked epidemiologically.

The first case is a 20-year-old female from Baniswief governorate. She developed symptoms on 6 January and was hospitalized on 11 January, where she received oseltamivir treatment. The second case is a 1-year-old male from Dakahalya governorate. He developed symptoms on 7 January and was hospitalized on 12 January, where he received oseltamivir treatment. The third case is a 3-year-old male from Assuit governorate. He developed symptoms on 19 January and was hospitalized on 21 January, where he received oseltamivir treatment. The fourth case is a 45-year-old male from Shargea governorate. He developed symptoms on 12 January and was hospitalized on 19 January, where he received oseltamivir treatment. All four are currently in a stable condition in hospital. Investigations into the source of infection indicated that all four cases had exposure to sick and dead poultry. The cases were confirmed by the Egyptian Central Public Health Laboratories, a National Influenza Center of the WHO Global Influenza Surveillance Network (GISN).

Of the 94 cases confirmed to date in Egypt, 27 have been fatal. Further details can be obtained from the WHO situation report

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