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Two linked imported cases of dengue fever investigated
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     The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (September 9) investigating two imported and related cases of dengue fever and urged people to guard against the disease.

     The first patient is a 49-year-old man who developed fever, chills and headache since August 26. The second patient is his 15-year-old son, who developed similar symptoms since August 27. They both consulted Yau Ma Tei Jockey Club General Out-patient Clinic on August 27 and were admitted to Kwong Wah Hospital the following day. The two patients have recovered and were discharged.
 
     Their blood samples tested positive for the antibodies against the dengue virus and dengue NS1 antigen respectively.
 
     The CHP's investigation revealed that they had travelled to Bangladesh between July 8 and August 26. Other travel collaterals remained asymptomatic.

     The CHP will follow up on the cases.

     There have been 70 confirmed cases of dengue fever in 2013 as of today, and they were all imported. Last year 53 cases of imported dengue fever were reported to the CHP, with no local cases.

     A spokesman for the CHP urged travellers to take the following preventive measures against dengue fever:

* Wear long-sleeved tops and trousers;
* Use insect repellent on exposed parts of the body; and
* Use mosquito screens or nets in rooms which are not air-conditioned.

     Anyone feeling unwell after returning from a trip should seek medical advice as soon as possible and provide travel details to their doctor.

     The latest information on dengue fever in other places can be found under "Travel Health News" on the Hong Kong Travel Health Service website at www.travelhealth.gov.hk/eindex.html.

     Travel agents, tour guides and travellers can visit the website for the latest news and advice on preventive measures.

Ends/Monday, September 9, 2013
Issued at HKT 18:58

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