Bali: 12-year-old boy dies, H5N1 bird flu confirmed

[Gert van der Hoek]

AI, 12 year boy dies in Bali

Gede Suardana - Detiknews

Tuesday, 21/02/2012

Denpasar Bird flu virus still a threat, a boy with the initials WM (12) died of the H5N1 virus is. WM is the origin of Badung, Bali was the fifth victim of bird flu in Bali since 1997. Information gleaned from Denpasar Sanglah Hospital, the victim was admitted to hospital earlier Surya Husada since five days ago.

However, because the condition is worsening, then on Tuesday (2/21/2012) morning, WM Sanglah referred to Denpasar. Unfortunately after a treatment in a special room, Nusa Indah, the lives of the victims could not be saved. "Based on the victims' families demand, while This victim was taken home, "said Yan Kasi Special Treat Sanglah dr. I Gede Ken Wirasandi, told reporters on Tuesday (21/02/2012).

Although the family has denied that his son contracted the bird flu virus, but based on the results of medical treatment by team doctors Sanglah, WM positive for this deadly virus. "Based on the PCR, he's positive, "he said. case of death of this child is the fifth death from bird flu virus that occurred in Bali.

To keep from getting infected with this virus, health and hygiene and cooking food with cooked will prevent from this virus, because this virus will die in a high temperature. The characteristics of the victims of this virus is prolonged shortness of breath accompanied by fever does not go down. If you're having such a case, then you should immediately consult a doctor.

Detiknews

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Bali: 12-year-old boy dies, bird flu suspected

According to Bali Post, the PCR-test result in Sanglah hospital was H5N1 positive.

Bali Post

[Shiloh]

Re: Bali: 12-year-old boy dies, bird flu suspected - Local test H5N1 positive

Translation of the Bali Post article noted in the above post:

February 22, 2012 | BP
The boy grabs the Bird Flu 12 Years
Denpasar (Bali Post) -

Having had time to spread and cause any casualties in the last month of October 2011, in which two villagers Jehem, Bangli who are brother and sister passed away, the bird flu again showed its fangs. Disease caused by H5N1 virus is spread by birds, Tuesday (21/2) yesterday claimed the lives of boys aged 12 years from Klungkung initials WM living in Kerobokan, Badung.

The Chief Special Treat Sanglah dr. Ken Wiransadhi when confirmed, confirmed that Sanglah was treating patients who eventually died of bird flu over the world. WM entered Sanglah, Monday (20/2) around 22:00 pm. "The patient is a referral from RS Puri Raharja," Ken said when met on Tuesday (21/2) yesterday.

According to him, WM suspected of having avian flu when stepping on the day-to-5 he was hospitalized in Puri Raharja. "He came with typhoid symptoms. However, when stepping on day-to-5, the patient showed symptoms of ILI is shortness of breath, especially laboratory tests showed the infection to the virus so that WM finally referred to Sanglah," explains Ken.

Delay of the WM medical know suffering from bird flu, Ken explained, because the first WM did not show the characteristics of ILI (Influenza Like illnes) which is the baseline characteristics of the bird flu such as shortness of breath. "Day-5 new symptoms appear, so quickly brought to Sanglah," said Ken.

WM then directly treated in the Bubble Nusa Indah. Of the interrogation Sanglah party, according to Ken, could not be ascertained whether the WM had contact with poultry. "The family is still denying that the victims had contact with poultry. We are therefore of bird flu team is digging deeper than where the victim of a virus," explains Ken.

However, examination of the VCR in Sanglah WM showed that the victim was positive for bird flu. Due to the bad condition when taken to the hospital Sanglah, WM can only last for five hours and finally died at 03.00 pm, Tuesday (21/2) yesterday. His body was immediately taken home by his family. Until now the bird flu has claimed the lives of each citizen and Tabanan in 2005, two residents Bangli in 2011 and WM Klungkung residents living in Kerobokan, Badung in February 2012. (Kmb24)

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Bali: 12-year-old boy dies, bird flu suspected - Local test H5N1 positive

Confirmation from Ministry of Health

Development of Bird Flu Cases

FEBRUARY 24, 2012 |

Ministry of Health through the Directorate General of Disease Control and Environmental Health, announced a new case of H5N1 have been confirmed by the Center for Basic Biomedical and Health Technology, Balitbangkes.

Case on behalf of DWM (male, 12 years) resident of Badung, Bali. Dated February 11, 2012 fever symptoms develop, see a doctor in private clinics and hospitals. On February 16, 2012 the case was being treated RS. Because of increased shortness, on February 20, 2012 the case was referred to the Referral Hospital Bird Flu, but eventually the case died on February 21, 2012.

Epidemiological investigations have been conducted in the home and neighborhood environment cases by the local Health Department with the results of risk factors is unclear.

With the increase of these cases, the cumulative number of bird flu in Indonesia since 2005 until this news was broadcast on 186 cases with 154 deaths.

Director General of Disease Control and Environmental Health Yoga Aditama Prof.dr.Tjandra as the focal point of the International Health Regulations (IHR) has been informed about the case to the WHO.

This information is published by the Center for Public Communication, Secretariat General of the Ministry of Health. For further information please contact via telephone: 021-52907416-9, fax: 021-52921669, Call Center: 021-500567 and 021-30413700 or e-mail address puskom.publik @ yahoo.co.id; info @ department of health . go.id; kontak@depkes.go.id.

Sehat Negeriku

[Shiloh]

Re: Bali: 12-year-old boy dies, H5N1 bird flu confirmed

Source: http://www.beritasatu.com/kesehatan/...i-di-bali.html

Flu Burung Renggut Nyawa Bocah Lelaki di Bali
Jumat, 24 Februari 2012 | 14:10
Korban sempat dirawat di rumah sakit setelah lima hari terkena demam.



Google translation:

Bird Flu Man grabs boy Lives in Bali
Friday, February 24th, 2012 | 14:10
Victim was treated in hospital after five days of fever. 
 


One new case of H5N1 returning casualties in Bali. This time the bird flu claimed the lives of a boy resident Badung, Bali.

The victim was DWM (12 years) who Badung, Bali, died on 21 February due to the H5N1 virus. Previously known to DWM had a fever on February 11. 
 


"Five days later DWM hospitalized, because she was getting crowded. On February 20, he referred to the Referral Hospital bird flu, but the next day he died," said Head of Public Communication, Ministry of Health, drg. Murti Utami, MPH, Friday (22/02). 
 


According to Murti, the case has been confirmed by the Center for Basic Biomedical and Health Technology, Balitbangkes as cases of H5N1. However, until now it has not been able to find the factors causing bird flu in Badung. 
 


"Local Health Department has conducted epidemiologic investigations in home and neighborhood environment DWM, but it is the result of risk factors is unclear," said Murti. 
 


With the increase of cases of H5N1 in Bali, the cumulative number of bird flu in Indonesia since 2005 until today reached 186 cases with 154 deaths. 
 


Murti add bird flu cases have been reported by the Director General of Disease Control and Environmental Health, Tjandra Yoga Pratama, the World Health Organization or the World Health Organization (WHO). 
 


"Prof.dr. Tjandra is also a focal point as the International Health Regulations (IHR) has been informed about the case to the WHO," he concluded.

Authors: Carla Isati Octama / Goddess Ria Utari

[Shiloh]

Re: Bali: 12-year-old boy dies, H5N1 bird flu confirmed

Source: http://news.asiaone.com/News/Latest%...25-330093.html

Bird flu reportedly claims another life in Bali
The Jakarta Post/Asia News Network
Saturday, Feb 25, 2012

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Health announced the death of a 12-year boy, identified only as DWM, from Badung regency, Bali. Avian flu - more widely known as bird flu - was suspected as the cause.

According to the press release, DWM first fell ill on Feb 11. He was rushed to the nearest hospital four days later because his feverish condition had shown no signs of improvement. On Feb 20, it was feared that the young boy had contracted bird flu. He passed away the next day.

The ministry had deployed officials to screen the family house and but could not find definitive indications confirming bird flu...

[Tonka]

Bird flu kills a child in Bali

http://www.yucatan.com.mx/20120225/nota-11/238551------gripe-aviaria-mata-a-un-nino-en-bali---.htm

Spanish-English translation

Bird flu kills a child in Bali
Published: February 25, 2012 2:26 pm.


BALI, Indonesia (AP). - A 12-year-old died of bird flu in the holiday island of Bali, bringing the death toll from the virus to 154 since 2005, said health officials in Indonesia. Rita Kusriastuti , Health Ministry official said on Saturday that the boy died on February 21, suffering from high fever and breathing difficulties for over a week. According to the evidence the child was infected with the H5N1 virus. The official said he suspected that the child had had direct contact with poultry. He was the fourth died of bird flu in Indonesia this year. Bird flu has killed at least 347 people worldwide since it began ravaging the poultry population in 2003. Indonesia is the country most affected with 185 confirmed infections.

[Laidback Al]

Re: Bali: 12-year-old boy dies, H5N1 bird flu confirmed

In this article translated by dbg () there was no immediate evidence of contact with sick or dying poultry for this individual. . . .

http://www.kbr68h.com/berita/nasional/20175-korban-flu-burung-di-bali-terinfeksi-dari-luar-daerah

Bird Flu Victim Infected In Bali From Outside Region [WM, 12M]
Tuesday, 28 February 2012 10:01
Arin Swandari

KBR68H, Jakarta - The Bali Animal Husbandry Department investigation said there was no dead birds in the neighborhood death toll of bird flu had the initials WM. Head of Animal Husbandry and Animal Health said Putu Sumantra, WM has been residing in Badung. In addition to Badung, he said, the team also observes the Klungkung region because victim had gone to the area before falling ill.

"Then he said the boy had returned home in Klungkung, and there was also observed no dead birds. And we now have a program in the schools of the awareness of bird flu that can emerge at any time."

Head of Animal Husbandry and Animal Health Putu Sumantra claiming victims in Bali died of bird flu infected poultry from outside the region. He pointed there are those who enter without permission birds to the area of Bali. Governor of the province to impose regulations on the prohibition of entry of poultry from outside the area.