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The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:
The spokesperson of Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital (PYNEH) today (May 6) announced a new critical case of human swine influenza (HSI):
A 35-year-old female patient with hypertension and morbid obesity attended the Accident and Emergency Department of PYNEH on May 3 due to fever and cough. She was subsequently admitted to the intensive care unit for treatment. Positive result for HSI was confirmed yesterday (May 5) and the patient was prescribed Tamiflu and antibiotics. She is now in critical condition and requires ventilation support. The hospital is closely monitoring her condition.
Ends/Thursday, May 6, 2010
Issued at HKT 16:44
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