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 From Hong Kong's Information Services Department
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October 14, 2008
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Prevention

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Girl ill with Dengue fever
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Centre for Health Protection

The Centre for Health Protection has confirmed the year's 35th case of Dengue fever, involving a 14-year-old girl who fell ill after visiting Thailand and Shanghai.

 

She travelled to Thailand September 26 to October 5 and then went to Shanghai where she developed fever, headache and muscle pain.

 

She sought medical treatment in Shanghai and was admitted to a private hospital upon arrival in Hong Kong October 12. She is now stable.