Woman Died Of Bird Flu In Egypt

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Main Category: Bird Flu / Avian Flu
Article Date: 21 Mar 2006 - 14:00 PDT

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Authorities in Egypt confirmed that a 30-year-old woman from the Qaliubiya governorate, near Cairo, died as a result of H5N1 infection. After close contact with sick poultry, the woman developed symptoms in the beginning of March. She was taken to hospital on March 16 and died on March 17.

The Ministry of Health in Egypt say the woman had chickens, ducks and a turkey in her household flock.

Fortunately, say authorities, none of her family members, friends and neighbours have developed any symptoms.

Samples were tested at the US Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU-3), Cairo, Egypt.

Bird flu infection among birds has been reported in 18 of Egypt's 26 governorates.

It is not uncommon to find backyard poultry in urban areas in Egypt.

Written by: Christian Nordqvist
Editor: Medical News Today
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