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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson of Ruttonjee and Tang Shiu Kin Hospital (RHTSK) today (March 18) announced a new critical case of human swine influenza (HSI):
A 51-year-old male patient with good past health attended the Accident and Emergency Department of RHTSK on March 16 due to flu symptoms. He was admitted to Respiratory Medical Ward on the same day and transferred to Intensive Care Unit on the following day. Test was confirmed positive to HSI today. Tamiflu and antibiotic were prescribed to the patient and he is now in critical condition requiring ventilation support. The hospital will continue to closely monitor his condition.
Ends/Thursday, March 18, 2010
Issued at HKT 18:45
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