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Saturday, December 22, 2012

54 yr old bf patient negative so far

so says the rapid test. NOT SURE IF THEY HAVE THE TEST FOR THE NEW STRAIN, BUT THE GUY HAS IMPROVED SOMEWHAT.'

Negative, Patient Examination Unexpected While AI in Semarang
Saturday, December 22, 2012 | 19:59
Illustration of bird flu.  Sources: JG Photo.
Illustration of bird flu. Sources: JG Photo. (Source: Jakarta Globe)

"We've done checks with the method of 'rapid test' and the result was negative.However, still need to be one step further examination."

Central Java Health Office revealed that the patient's laboratory results "suspect" avian influenza (AI) from Semarang, while, it was stated negative. "We've done checks with the method of 'rapid test' and the result was negative. however, still need one step further examination," said the head of Central Java Health Office dr. Anung Sugihantono in Semarang, Saturday (22/12). Nevertheless, Anung said, to ensure the results uncertain, it still will conduct its examination of the stages of confirmation. "Examination conducted by the test method and the same place as before. was done to the diagnosis of the patient, "said Anung. Meanwhile, Head of Public Relations St Elisabeth Hospital Semarang Probowatie Tjondronegoro said that the general condition of the better AI. "Patients are still being treated in isolation at Space Vincent. drip hose still attached to ensure the correct patient's condition really 'fit'. however, his condition has gradually improved, "he said. Previously reported that AI, men aged 54 years old from Sambiroto, Tembalang, suspected to have bird flu. He suffered from high fever, cough, and runny nose. To ensure symptoms, intense AI treated in isolation, with close monitoring of the hospital.

http://www.beritasatu.com/nasional/8...-semarang.html