Three people from the same family die from Influenza A in Jaragu? do Sul
The Directorate of Epidemiological Surveillance (DIVE / SC) confirmed on Thursday (11) the death of three people, from the same family, residents of Jaragu? do Sul for the virus Influenza (H1N1). The cases occurred in the last month, but only two of them had been counted by the organ. With this confirmation, the municipality leads the number of deaths from influenza A in the state next to Joinville.
In a statement Dive / SC said that the
father was 62 years old and had symptoms of the disease and died on June 13, but did not seek medical attention, so he was not hospitalized. 'The cause of death was declared as respiratory arrest, so his death has not yet entered our bulletin. However, it will still be reported as influenza death by epidemiological link (a case in which the patient has had contact with one or more people who have / have had the disease or been exposed to a point source of infection), 'said the Board in the document.
The
mother was 59 years old and had cardiovascular disease, a risk factor for Influenza. According to the Dive / SC she showed signs of influenza on June 9, was admitted on the 12th and died on June 15.
The couple's daughter, 36, had symptoms earlier on June 8 but sought care only on June 14 - when she was hospitalized - and died 10 days later on the 24th. The Board reported that she was also in the risk group for presenting cardiovascular disease
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