Bridgetown.
In light of the resurgence of Avian Influenza A in China, the Ministry of Health is urging local medical practitioners to refer any cases of severe respiratory illnesses to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH).
The Ministry of Health says the main clinical presentation among most patients is respiratory disease resulting in severe pneumonia. Symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath.
As of April 13, this year, there were 49 confirmed cases and 11 deaths from human infection with the avian influenza A (H7N9) virus in China.
The Ministry has recommended that all of the following cases be referred to the QEH where nasal pharyngeal swabs will be taken:
