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Bird flu re-emerges in China, Vietnam, 1 dead

Sun, 4 Jul 2010 21:14:13 +0200

Bird flu re-emerged as a threat in Asia on Tuesday when China reported the disease killed a woman in Beijing, and neighbouring Vietnam said a girl had contracted the virus.

Vietnam reports bird flu in northern province

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:26:30 +0200

Bird flu occurred in a local farm of the northern Thai Nguyen province of Vietnam, said the Department of Animal Health under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on Monday.

Press Digest - Vietnam newspapers - June 7

Mon, 7 Jun 2010 05:11:01 +0200

These are some of the leading stories in the official Vietnamese press on Monday.

Vietnam metro under threat from blue ear pig disease

Sun, 23 May 2010 13:01:16 +0200

A recent test on pork in Ho Chi Minh City has shown that the southern city is at risk from an outbreak ofA blue ear pig disease, VnExpress quoted the local animal health department as saying on Thursday.

Pandemic Flu Containment Measures Bought Valuable Time, Vietnam Study Suggests

Fri, 21 May 2010 11:50:34 +0200

The study also showed that patients with mild disease responded favourably in terms of viral clearance -- and hence reduced transmission of the virus -- to oseltamivir, the most commonly-used antiviral drug, when given in the first 3-4 days of illness.

Pandemic flu containment measures bought valuable time, Vietnam study suggests

Tue, 18 May 2010 05:58:00 +0200

Containment measures introduced in Vietnam to prevent the spread of the 2009 pandemic H1N1 influenza did not succeed in halting the virus, but may have bought health services and clinical researchers valuable time, according to research carried out at the Wellcome Trust Major Overseas Programme in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Second bird flu death in Vietnam

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 04:25:41 +0100

Bird flu claims a second victim this year in Vietnam, a 32-year-old man, as the Asian region stays on alert.

Vietnamese woman infected with bird flu

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:01:56 +0100

A 23-year-old Vietnamese woman has been infected with bird flu and is in serious condition, the World Health Organization said.

Vietnam reports 2nd bird flu case this year

Sun, 8 Feb 2009 21:34:03 +0100

A melee broke out in northern Vietnam when more than 100 villagers prevented authorities from destroying chickens to stop the spread of bird flu, officials said.

Avian Influenza Situation in Vietnam Update 5

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:58:02 +0100

The Ministry of Health in Viet Nam has confirmed a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. The case has been confirmed by the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE). The case is an 11-year old male from Thanh Liem district, Ha Nam province. He developed symptoms on 4 March, was hospitalized on 9 March and died on 14 March. The case had contact with sick and dead poultry prior to his illness. Control measures have been implemented and close contacts have been identified. All remain healthy and will continue to be monitored. Of the 106 cases confirmed to date in Vietnam, 52 have been fatal.

Avian Influenza Situation in Vietnam Update 4

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:58:02 +0100

Avian Influenza Situation in Vietnam Update 3

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 08:58:02 +0100

Avian Influenza Situation in Vietnam Update 2

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 08:58:02 +0100

The Ministry of Health in Viet Nam has confirmed a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. The case has been confirmed by the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE). The case is a 40 -year old male from Gia Loc district, Hai Duong province. He developed symptoms on 2 February was hospitalized on 8 February and died on 13 February. The case had contact with sick and dead poultry prior to his illness. The Ministry of Health and local health units have implemented control measures and close contacts have been identified. All remain healthy and will continue to be monitored. Of the 103 cases confirmed to date in Vietnam, 49 have been fatal.

Avian Influenza Situation in Vietnam Update

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:58:02 +0100

The Ministry of Health in Viet Nam has confirmed a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. The case has been confirmed by the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE). The case is a 34 year old male from Tuyen Quang Province. He developed symptoms on 10 January, was hospitalized on 16 January and died on 18 January. The case had contact with sick and dead poultry prior to his illness. Poultry infected with H5N1 avian influenza were identified in the case's village following his illness. Control measures have been implemented and close contacts have been identified. All remain healthy and will continue to be monitored. Of the 102 cases confirmed to date in Vietnam, 48 have been fatal.

Avian Influenza Situation in Vietnam

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 08:58:02 +0100

The Ministry of Health in Viet Nam has confirmed a new case of human infection of H5N1 avian influenza. The case has been confirmed by the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE). The case is a 4 year old male from Son La Province. He developed symptoms on 7 December, was hospitalized on 11 December and died on 16 December. Control measures have been implemented and close contacts have been identified. All remain healthy and will continue to be monitored. The source of exposure is currently under investigation. Of the 101 cases confirmed to date in Vietnam, 47 have been fatal.

Boy dies of bird flu in Vietnam

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 03:59:29 +0100

A four-year-old boy dies of bird flu in Vietnam - the country's fifth reported victim of the virus this year.

Man dies of bird flu in Vietnam

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 20:55:20 +0200

A man dies of bird flu in Vietnam, officials say, in the first human death from the virus there since 2005.

Avian Influenza Situation in Vietnam Update 43

Fri, 25 Nov 2005 00:58:01 +0100

The Ministry of Health in Vietnam (Viet Nam) has confirmed a further case of human infection with H5N1 avian influenza. The case is a 15-year-old boy from Hai Phong Province. He developed symptoms on 14 November and was hospitalized on 16 November.

Avian Influenza Situation in Vietnam Update 39

Wed, 9 Nov 2005 00:58:01 +0100

The Ministry of Health in Vietnam (Viet Nam) has confirmed a further case of human infection with H5N1 avian influenza. The case occurred in a 35-year-old man from Hanoi who was hospitalized with respiratory symptoms on 26 October and died on 29 October. This is the first confirmed case in Vietnam (Viet Nam) since late July of this year. Since mid-December 2004, Vietnam (Viet Nam) has reported 65 cases, of which 22 were fatal.

Avian Influenza Situation in Vietnam Update 30

Mon, 19 Sep 2005 01:58:01 +0200

The Ministry of Health in Vietnam (Viet Nam) has retrospectively confirmed an additional fatal case of H5N1 infection that dates back to July. The case, in a 35-year-old male farmer from Ben Tre Province, developed symptoms on 25 July and died on 31 July. The newly confirmed case brings the total in Vietnam (Viet Nam) since mid-December 2004 to 64 cases, of which 21 were fatal.

Avian Influenza Situation in Vietnam Update 27

Fri, 5 Aug 2005 01:58:01 +0200

Avian Influenza Situation in Vietnam Update 24

Thu, 30 Jun 2005 01:58:01 +0200

Avian Influenza Situation in Vietnam Update 23

Tue, 28 Jun 2005 01:58:01 +0200

Avian Influenza Situation in Vietnam Update 22

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 01:58:01 +0200

Avian Influenza Situation in Vietnam Update 21

Thu, 16 Jun 2005 01:58:01 +0200

Avian Influenza Situation in Vietnam Update 20

Tue, 14 Jun 2005 01:58:01 +0200

The Global Bird Flu Riddle

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:43:37 +0200

Bird flu patients die of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). What causes ARDS and what makes it fatal? Read it here …