# 2938
From the Bird Flu Information Corner, we get this synopsis of a story carried by MetroTV News. The victim is from Indramayu Regency, which is east of the Capital Jakarta.
This case, like most of the others we hear about from the local media, is merely a suspected case.
Indonesia’s policy is not to confirm or deny individual cases as they occur, but rather to issue summary totals at irregular intervals.
Indramayu, West Java ::: Bird flu suspect
March 26, 2009
Indramayu, West Java – Resident of Desa Mangun Jaya, Kecamatan Anjatan, Indramayu, West Java, suspected to be infected by bird flu virus. Victim was brought to Indramayu regional hospital due to high fever and prolonged breathing difficulty.
Victim, Wawan, 33, was admitted to hospital Wednesday (25/3) night after treated previously at Anjatan public health center. He’s now placed at special observation room with intensive treatment.
Patient has contact history with dead chicken before. Blood sample has been sent to Indramayu Health Service laboratory. Team of Indramayu regional hospital is still observing the patient, and no confirmation has been issued yet. Patient is the third bird flu suspects treated in Indramayu regional hospital during 2009.
Source: Indonesia TV news, MetroTV.
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