Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Karanganyar, Central Java: Patient presumably dies of bird flu

January 27, 2010

Karanganyar – A resident of RT 03/ RW XVI Dukuh Josari Desa Wonorejo Jatiyoso, Wardi, 22 years old, presumably died of bird flu or avian influenza (AI) infection on Thursday (21/1).



Investigation of local newspaper Espos mentioned victim had high fever and lung infection. Head of Disease Control and Environment Health, Health Service of Kabupaten Karanganyar, Fatkhul Munir, confirmed the information above.

Fatkhul assumed victim had contracted bird flu virus in Cirebon. He had been sick when he returned back to Karanganyar, and finally died after had been admitted to hospital.

“Report mentioned victim had high fever and lung damage. Wardi also had contact history with birds,” said Fatkhul.

Source: Indonesia local newspaper, Solo Pos.


hat-tip Bird Flu Information Corner

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