A critical case of human swine influenza at Princess Margaret Hospital
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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

     The spokesperson of Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH) made the following announcement regarding a newly confirmed critical human swine influenza case today (October 16):

     A 55-year-old male patient with a history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus and renal disease developed flu symptoms and was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit via the Accident & Emergency Department of PMH on October 15.  He was prescribed with Tamiflu and antibiotics on the same day.  Positive result for human swine influenza was confirmed today (October 16).  The hospital will continue to closely monitor his condition.

Ends/Friday, October 16, 2009
Issued at HKT 17:50

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