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Case of severe paediatric enterovirus infection under CHP investigation

26 August 2014

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) is today (August 26) investigating a case of severe paediatric enterovirus (EV) infection and urged the public to be vigilant against the disease.

The 1-month-old baby boy, with good past health, has developed fever since August 23. He was admitted to United Christian Hospital on August 24 for management.

His clinical diagnosis was meningitis and he has been in stable condition all along.

The patient's cerebrospinal fluid sample tested positive for EV upon preliminary laboratory testing by the CHP's Public Health Laboratory Services Branch.

Initial enquiries by the CHP revealed that the patient had no recent travel history. His home contacts remain asymptomatic.

The CHP's investigation is proceeding.

A spokesman for the CHP said that as EV infection is transmitted by direct contact with nose and throat discharges, the public should be vigilant and observe the following preventive measures:

Children suffering from the infection should stay at home and avoid contact with other children until they have recovered.

For more information, the public may visit the CHP's website (This link will open in a new windowwww.chp.gov.hk) or call the DH's health education hotline (2833 0111).



Last Revision Date : 26 Aug 2014