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The Ministry of Health for Egypt has notified WHO of two new cases of human infection with avian influenza A H5N1 virus.
The first case is a 2-year-old female from Demiatta Governorate who was admitted to hospital on 20 Mar 2012, where she received oseltamivir. The patient is still receiving treatment and is in good condition. The case was laboratory confirmed on 22 of Mar 2012.
Epidemiological investigations into the source of infection indicate that the patient had exposure to dead backyard poultry.
The second case is a 15-year-old female from Giza Governorate who was admitted to hospital in critical condition on 29 Mar 2012. The patient received oseltamivir on admission but died on 31 Mar 2012. The case was laboratory confirmed on 31 March 2012.
Epidemiological investigations into the source of infection are ongoing.
Of the 166 cases confirmed to date in Egypt, 59 have been fatal.
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