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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
A spokesperson of Pok Oi Hospital today (December 3) made the following announcement regarding the death of a human swine influenza (HSI) patient:
A 20-year-old male patient with leukemia developed flu symptoms on December 1 and attended the Accident and Emergency Department of Pok Oi Hospital the same day. He was admitted for isolation treatment. His condition deteriorated rapidly with decreased mental state and respiratory distress. He was immediately transferred to the high dependency unit for further treatment with ventilation support. The patient passed away yesterday morning (December 2) while positive result of HSI was confirmed in the afternoon. 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 the Centre for Health Protection.
Ends/Thursday, December 3, 2009
Issued at HKT 18:26
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