Update from hard hit Indonesia

Avian influenza � situation in Indonesia � update 32

As of 25 Sep 2006, the Ministry of Health in
Indonesia has confirmed 2 additional cases of
human infection with the H5N1 avian influenza virus. Both cases were fatal.

The 1st case occurred in an 11-year-old boy from
East Java Province. He developed symptoms of
fever and cough on 16 Sep [2006], was
hospitalized on 18 Sep [2006], and died the same
day. Poultry in the child's household began dying
in the month prior to symptom onset, and poultry
deaths continued thereafter in his neighborhood.

The 2nd case occurred in a 9-year-old boy from
South Jakarta. He developed symptoms of fever and
a runny nose on 13 Sep [2006], was hospitalized
on 20 September, and died on 22 September. His
history showed recent contact with sick chickens, which he kept as pets.

Of the 67 cases confirmed to date in Indonesia, 51 have been fatal.

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