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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson of Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) made the following announcement regarding the death of a human swine influenza (HSI) patient today (October 20).
A 27-year-old male patient with a history of intravenous astrocytoma, hydrocephalus, epilepsy and hypothyroidism was admitted to the medical ward via the Accident & Emergency Department of Queen Elizabeth Hospital on September 28. The patient, confirmed as human swine influenza positive and in a deteriorating condition, was transferred to the Intensive Care Unit for further treatment with mechanical ventilator support on October 2. Tamiflu and antibiotics were prescribed to him. The patient was certified dead today (October 20) at 7.05am. The Hospital would like to express its condolences to the patient's family.
The case has been reported to the Hospital Authority Head Office and Centre for Health Protection.
Ends/Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Issued at HKT 19:25
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