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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is investigating a confirmed case of Enterovirus-71 (EV71) infection involving a 34-year-old woman.
It is the 12th case this year, and people have been urged to be vigilant against the disease.
A CHP spokesman said today (April 3) that the woman presented with diarrhoea, oral ulcers and vesicular lesions over her hands on March 30.
She sought medical treatment at Tuen Mun Hospital on March 30 and did not need hospitalisation. Her current condition is stable.
Her stool specimen tested positive for EV71.
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Home contacts of the patient had no symptoms of the disease.
The spokesman said, "CHP will closely monitor the situation.
"People are advised to observe good personal and environmental hygiene.".
There were 16 cases of EV71 in 2006, 12 cases in 2007 and 98 last year.
For more information, people may visit the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk) or call the Central Health Education Hotline 2833 0111.
Ends/Friday, April 3, 2009
Issued at HKT 11:51
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