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CHP investigates confirmed cholera case

16 August 2014

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is today (August 16) investigating a confirmed case of cholera, and reminds people to observe good personal, food and environmental hygiene whether in Hong Kong or travelling abroad.

The case involved a 31-year-old man who has diarrhoea since May 22 after travelling to Shenzhen on May 20. He has developed on and off bowel symptoms since then and sought medical treatment from a private doctor on August 13.

Laboratory test today showed that his stool specimen yielded Vibrio cholerae O1 serotype Inaba. He is receiving isolation treatment at Princess Margaret Hospital and is now in stable condition.

His travel collateral and home contact have no cholera symptoms. The mainland health authority has been notified of the case. The CHP's investigation is underway.

A CHP spokesman said, "Whether in Hong Kong or travelling abroad, people should pay attention to personal hygiene and take measures to prevent cholera and food-borne infection."

People are urged to:

When travelling outside Hong Kong, they should:

For more preventive measures against cholera, people may visit the CHP's website (This link will open in a new windowwww.chp.gov.hk).



Last Revision Date : 16 August 2014