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 From Hong Kong's Information Services Department
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May 3, 2007
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Health
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Woman ill with Dengue fever
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Centre for Health Protection

The Centre for Health Protection has confirmed Dengue fever in a 63-year-old Tsing Yi woman, bringing the year's total cases to seven, all imported.

 

She came down with fever, chills, muscle pain and nausea on April 25. She travelled to Indonesia from March 30 to April 27. She was admitted to Princess Margaret Hospital on April 27 and is now in stable condition.

 

Her travel companion has no symptoms.

 

For details on Dengue fever and its prevention, click here. The latest information on Dengue fever in other places is available here.