RSOE EDIS: Egypt - Epidemic Hazard - 2010.01.20

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2010-01-20 20:22:57 - Epidemic Hazard - Egypt EDIS CODE: EH-20100120-24635-EGY Date & Time: 2010-01-20 20:22:57 [UTC] Area: Egypt, Beni Suef Governorate, Beba District, Number of Infected person(s): 1 Not confirmed information! Description: A 20 year old woman began experiencing symptoms [of avian influenza (H5N1) virus infection] on 6 Jan 2010. She had been admitted to Beni Suef Chest Hospital on 15 Nov 2009. Her family reported she had contact with sick and dead poultry. She was reported to be in a stable condition on 13 Jan 2010. TheMinistry of Health reported that this was the 91st case of highly pathogenic avian influenza [H5N1 virus infection] in Egypt. Location: Beni Suef Governorate, Beba District. The name of Hazard: H5N1 Species: Human Status: Confirmed Posted:2010-01-20 20:22:57 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu