Commentary
H5N1
Lab Confirmed in Patient in Damak Nepal
Recombinomics Commentary 07:53
January 25, 2009
Dahal was referred to Dharan by Lifeline Hospital in Damak following three-day treatment there.
The above comments describe the first lab confirmed H5N1 case in Nepal. The sample has been sent for third party confirmation. Since Weybridge confirmed H5N1 in Nepal poultry, it seems likely that the sample was sent to Mill Hill in England.
This report provides more specifics to reports of human cases in Nepal. An earlier report described 5 patients in critical condition, but specifics were lacking. They were said to have developed symptoms about a week ago, which is consistent with the above case, who was hospitalized locally for 3 three days prior to transfer to Dharan (see satellite map).
More detail on the symptoms and condition of this patient would be useful.
If confirmed, the case would cast serious doubt on India’s claim that there are no human H5N1 cases there.
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