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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 a critical human swine influenza (HSI) patient today (October 21):
A 54-year-old male patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease developed flu symptoms on October 16, and attended the Accident and Emergency Department of QEH on the same day. He was admitted to the isolation ward for treatment. Positive result for human swine influenza was confirmed on October 17 and he was prescribed with Tamiflu and antibiotics. His condition deteriorated on October 20 and he was transferred to the intensive care unit and requires ventilation support. The hospital will continue to closely monitor his condition.
Ends/Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Issued at HKT 18:27
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