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Egypt has become active again, after almost 2 months without any reported human cases. This is the second one in the past 2 weeks.
4-year-old boy becomes Egypt's 37th case with deadly bird flu strain
The Associated Press
Published: June 23, 2007
CAIRO, Egypt: A 4-year-old boy has tested positive for bird flu, bringing to 37 the number of people in Egypt infected with the deadly virus strain, Egypt's official news agency reported Saturday.
The new case came from the southern Qena province, according to a statement from the Egyptian health ministry carried by MENA. The little boy was admitted to the hospital two days ago, it added.
"Initial investigation into the source of his infection indicate exposure to dead birds," the statement reported, saying the boy was receiving treatment and was in stable condition.
Of the 37 cases confirmed to date in Egypt, 15 have been fatal.
Most of the fatalities have been women or girls whose families raise poultry in the backyards and who had daily contact with chickens or turkeys.
