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If confirmed, this would be the first reported human infection due to the H5N1 virus in Bangladesh.
The statement by Dr M Sajedul Islam, that "It would take only seven days for him to be cured", is somewhat surprising given the track record of treating the disease around the world.
A Hat tip to Dutchy on Flutrackers for this story.
This from The Daily Star.
Poultry farmer quarantined in Rajshahi
Bird flu infection suspected
Staff Correspondent, Rajshahi
A poultry farmer was quarantined at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital as doctors suspect that he might be infected with bird flu virus.
Ashraf Hossain, 32, of Terokhadia Pashchimpara in Rajshahi was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday as he showed multiple symptoms of the disease. His blood sample was sent to Dhaka for test.
"If his case is confirmed, he will be the first person in the country to have been infected with bird flu", said Dr Abdul Alim, who is treating the patient.
Dr M Sajedul Islam, civil surgeon of Rajshahi, said, "It would take only seven days for him to be cured if it is established that he's caught the avian influenza virus", he said.
Nearly 500 bird-flu infected chickens were culled at Ashraf's farm on February 23.
