Another case of Streptococcus suis infection in Hong Kong
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Last Update: 2008-11-03
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Source: Internet
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Author: User
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Lead: Xinhua, Hong Kong, August 22 - a case of Streptococcus suis infection was reported by the centre for health protection, Department of health, Hong Kong SAR Government on August 22 At present, the Hong Kong Centre for health protection has received 10 notifications of Streptococcus suis infection this year It is reported that the patient, who is 79 years old, lives in Kowloon City On August 16, the patient developed fever, right knee pain and swelling He was admitted to Elizabeth Hospital on the 18th and is now in critical condition The patient has no recent record of outbound travel Hong Kong Health Protection Centre staff are continuing to contact patients, their families and hospital staff for further information.
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