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Media statement on latest H1N1 ICU cases (28 July 09)
28 July 2009
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28 Jul 2009
We have two more admissions to ICU today.
Case 1
The first is a 45-year-old Chinese female with a history of myasthenia gravis (a neuromuscular disease). On 27th July, she went to NUH Emergency Department as she had difficulty in breathing and a 4-day history of fever. She was admitted directly to ICU with a diagnosis of severe pneumonia and respiratory failure. Laboratory tests confirmed she has Influenza A (H1N1-2009). She is now on ventilator support and is critically ill.
Case 2
The patient is a 25-year-old Chinese female with a history of asthma. On 28th July, she sought treatment at TTSH Emergency Department. She had a 3-day history of shortness of breath, cough and sore throat, and was subsequently transferred to ICU for closer monitoring. Laboratory tests confirmed she has Influenza A (H1N1-2009).
More updates on the number of hospitalised H1N1 cases can be found on the MOH website.
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
28 July 2009