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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010.
Community
Increasing concern about cases of Influenza A
Clear Estefany Aldana
The Chief Epidemiologist, Roberto T?rrez, reported that Santa Cruz was reported the fourth case of Influenza A third sister of patient 20, who tested positive last week with her newborn.
However indicated that they are out of danger and will continue closely monitoring these cases to achieve full recovery.
The young patient was admitted Sunday night to a private clinic and then was referred to St John of God Hospital, presents a picture of bronchopneumonia, the patient then be reported as a suspected case of influenza A, is now being treated with antibiotics.
Referring to the confirmed case of Influenza A (H1N1) in the patient hospitalized in the clinic Incor, the public relations coordinator of the clinic Alison Espinosa noted that the patient continues with a guarded prognosis on the state of delicate health that it presents.
"The patient was in the process of moving to room, but still needs more care than usual, which is why you continue to receive the attentions in therapy," said Espinosa.
He said it is difficult to recover the patient because by other diseases that prevent the prompt recovery of the same.
"We are waiting to see how she reacts, the very fact that impairs the recovery of the patient is hypertensive diseases, diabetes and renal transplantation" numbered Espinosa.
He stated that the patient will continue receiving all the attention these days in intensive care until doctors authorize the transfer, depending on her health.
Roberto T?rrez, Chief Epidemiologist, asked the population to protect themselves by washing hands with liquid soap and water.
"All necessary measures help us prevent more cases of Influenza A" T?rrez said.
He indicated that the most appropriate to prevent Influenza A, is to use disinfectant or alcohol gel if you have flu or common cold sneezes with the inside of the elbow, coughing with a tissue and constant use of mask.
"The symptoms of this disease are easy to detect, appear with a high fever over 38 degrees, continuing and painful coughing, sneezing, malaise, muscle aches and lack of appetite," Gerba said.
Regarding vaccines indicated that this week is expected to arrive in Santa Cruz the 326 thousand vaccines for distribution in five municipalities in April.
He noted that the vaccination course will have a cycle of 45 days in all hospitals and health centers in the department.
Mentioned that there are 1030 reported cases of Dengue CENETROP processed samples, of which 97 are confirmed cases and up to today is investigating the death of a person.
THE FACT
Measures to Prevent Influenza A (H1N1)
Wash hands with liquid soap and water.
Use a disinfectant or alcohol gel.
Sneezing in the inside of the elbow.
Cough with a tissue.
TEXTUAL
The symptoms of this disease are easy to detect, appear with a high fever over 38 degrees, continuing and painful coughing, sneezing, malaise, muscle aches and lack of appetite "
Roberto T?rrez
Head of Epidemiology
Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010.
Community
Increasing concern about cases of Influenza A
Clear Estefany Aldana
The Chief Epidemiologist, Roberto T?rrez, reported that Santa Cruz was reported the fourth case of Influenza A third sister of patient 20, who tested positive last week with her newborn.
However indicated that they are out of danger and will continue closely monitoring these cases to achieve full recovery.
The young patient was admitted Sunday night to a private clinic and then was referred to St John of God Hospital, presents a picture of bronchopneumonia, the patient then be reported as a suspected case of influenza A, is now being treated with antibiotics.
Referring to the confirmed case of Influenza A (H1N1) in the patient hospitalized in the clinic Incor, the public relations coordinator of the clinic Alison Espinosa noted that the patient continues with a guarded prognosis on the state of delicate health that it presents.
"The patient was in the process of moving to room, but still needs more care than usual, which is why you continue to receive the attentions in therapy," said Espinosa.
He said it is difficult to recover the patient because by other diseases that prevent the prompt recovery of the same.
"We are waiting to see how she reacts, the very fact that impairs the recovery of the patient is hypertensive diseases, diabetes and renal transplantation" numbered Espinosa.
He stated that the patient will continue receiving all the attention these days in intensive care until doctors authorize the transfer, depending on her health.
Roberto T?rrez, Chief Epidemiologist, asked the population to protect themselves by washing hands with liquid soap and water.
"All necessary measures help us prevent more cases of Influenza A" T?rrez said.
He indicated that the most appropriate to prevent Influenza A, is to use disinfectant or alcohol gel if you have flu or common cold sneezes with the inside of the elbow, coughing with a tissue and constant use of mask.
"The symptoms of this disease are easy to detect, appear with a high fever over 38 degrees, continuing and painful coughing, sneezing, malaise, muscle aches and lack of appetite," Gerba said.
Regarding vaccines indicated that this week is expected to arrive in Santa Cruz the 326 thousand vaccines for distribution in five municipalities in April.
He noted that the vaccination course will have a cycle of 45 days in all hospitals and health centers in the department.
Mentioned that there are 1030 reported cases of Dengue CENETROP processed samples, of which 97 are confirmed cases and up to today is investigating the death of a person.
THE FACT
Measures to Prevent Influenza A (H1N1)
Wash hands with liquid soap and water.
Use a disinfectant or alcohol gel.
Sneezing in the inside of the elbow.
Cough with a tissue.
TEXTUAL
The symptoms of this disease are easy to detect, appear with a high fever over 38 degrees, continuing and painful coughing, sneezing, malaise, muscle aches and lack of appetite "
Roberto T?rrez
Head of Epidemiology