17 March 2009 - Enterovirus Infection with Severe Complications in Taiwan - Update 10


March 17, 2009--As of March 17, 2009, 9 cases of enterovirus infection with severe complications had been reported and confirmed by Taiwan CDC. Among these 9 confirmed cases, 8 cases had been discharged and 1 was in ICU. Those confirmed cases were all below 5 years of age. (see Table 1(pdf file)), and 2 cases each were located in the northern and central area of Taiwan, 5 in the southern area of Taiwan. (see Fig. 1(pdf file))

During Week 11 (March 11 to March 17), 1 case was newly confirmed. This case was a male and aged below 3, he was caused by EV71, and as of March 17, he had been discharged. This case was reported in Kaohsiung County. (See Fig. 2(pdf file))

PublishTime 2012/12/14