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Thai teen becomes fifth influenza patient
Thai Public Health Ministry announced Tuesday that a fifth Thai is confirmed to be infected by the type-A (H1N1) influenza, Permanent Secretary Dr Prat Boonyawongvirot said.
She was then admitted to a Bangkok hospital. Lab test results showed that she had A-type (H1N1) influenza, which has hit more than 50 countries and killing more than ten worldwide.
Dr Prat said the teen recovered after receiving medical treatment and medicine .
Public Health Ministry has sent a team to her residence to observe conditions of her family members, Prat said, adding so far no one showed signs of the influenza.
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