RSOE EDIS: China - Epidemic Hazard - 2010.03.03

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2010-03-03 17:05:59 - Epidemic Hazard - China EDIS CODE: EH-20100303-25186-CHN Date & Time: 2010-03-03 17:05:59 [UTC] Area: China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, , Hong Kong Number of Infected person(s): 21 Confirmed Information! Description: The Centre for Health Protection is investigating an outbreak of upper respiratory tract infection affecting 19 residents, aged 73 to 100, and 2 staff at a Sha Tin home for the elderly. The 21 affected women developed symptoms between 15 Feb and 1 Mar 2010. All are stable. One of the residents was admitted to hospital and tested positive for respiratory syncytial virus. Respiratory syncytial virus is spread by direct contact with infectious secretions and can be easily transmitted among individuals in institutional settings. The incubation period can be 1 to 10 days but is usually 5 to 7 days. Common symptoms include fever, chills, runny nose, cough, headache, and decreased appetite. The name of Hazard: Respiratory Syncytial Virus [RSV] Species: Human Status: Confirmed Posted:2010-03-03 17:05:59 [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