Indonesia - Several Hajj pilgrims (suspected to) have swine flu

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Not Proven, Jamaa'ah Suspect Flu Swine Returned

M. Rizal Maslan - detikNews

Doc. AFP Makkah - Hajj Medical Center Indonesisa (BPHI) admitted that he had
repatriate two candidates hajj pilgrims who allegedly suspect swine flu (H1H1). Both men
Hajj pilgrims candidate has kloter or repatriated to their respective sector.

"Two patients who had recovered were returned to their respective sectors," said Director
Work BPHI Makkah Region, Dr. Anita Risari SpPD, who met in Kholidiyah region,
Mecca, Thursday (19/11/2009).

Anita also claimed there are other pilgrims who allegedly suspect swine flu, but until
currently still in the observation and continue to monitor and wait for the test
serology of the hospitals in Saudi Arabia. The suspect allegedly pilgrims flu
This pig is known as treatment, as do blood tests and fluid
throat through serological tests.

When his blood was tested for suspected swine flu virus, but when tested for serological
was negative. "But the most convincing yes serologinya test," he explained.

Anita said, during treatment in hospital patients given the drug -
tami flu medicines including yag given twice a day and if the condition is also
did not improve will be referred to a hospital in Saudi Arabia. However,
condition of patients who undergo this treatment experience better growth.

"Because of that we sent home two patients to undergo treatment in the sector. All
undergoing treatment in BPHI current condition was not dangerous and kept
improved, "he said.

About tami flu drug supply is sufficient to admit pilgrims
need. Because since long day was done BPHI anticipation.

Anita insisted that the H1N1 virus is not dangerous as in the case of bird flu
(H5N1). "So the congregation not to worry," he added.

Anita assess if the physical condition of the congregation or the patient does not have a good one
feared. "What needs to be avoided is the occurrence of complications," he added.

Anita urged the congregation during the conduct of worship in the Holy Land in order to maintain
health was not susceptible to the disease. "To which will go on
last wave to prepare myself the best possible health conditions.
And do not forget arriving in Saudi Arabia all the pilgrims to wear masks, "
he concluded.

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Re: Indonesia - Several Hajj pilgrims (suspected to) have swine flu

Three Calhaj Suspected to be Infected with Swine Flu

MAKKAH - Four candidates Indonesian Hajj pilgrims indicated H1N1 virus infection (swine flu). One of them still waiting for confirmation of laboratory test results from Saudi Arabia's Hospital and the other two declared negarif and now has returned to his entourage.

Sources in BPHI states, two pilgrims calhaj Indonesia also had been treated in hospital Saudi Arabia Jeddah and Medina with similar allegations. Both sputum test shows positive indications, but blood tests showed negative results. Head of Indonesian Hajj Medical Center, Dr. Anita Rosary SpPD confirmed as stated, the certainty of a person infected with H1N1 or not based on test results liquid throat and serological tests. "But the most convincing yes serologinya test," he said.

He earlier confirmed there were two patients who indicated swine flu, but after test results showed the results serologinya negative results, and both were returned to the group. About tami flu drug supply is insufficient recognition to pilgrims in need. Because since long day was done BPHI anticipation.

Anita insisted that the H1N1 virus is not harmful like the bird flu (H5N1). "So the congregation not to worry," he added. As far as the physical condition of the patient bagusN nothing to worry about. "What needs to be avoided is the occurrence of complications," he added.

Anita urged the congregation during the conduct of worship in the Holy Land in order to maintain his health so as not susceptible to the disease. "To which will depart on the last wave to prepare myself the best possible health conditions. And do not forget arriving in Saudi Arabia all the pilgrims to wear masks, "imbaunya.

He expressed that, during the pilgrimage season Saudi Arabian government continues to coordinate with the prevention BPHI for H1N1 virus. He said the availability of drugs in BPHI swine flu, all sufficient.

Anticipation swine flu began to be pilgrims calhaj Indonesia. Chairman of the Group V Kloter 3 SOC 69, dr Agus Taufiqurrahman MKes SpS, said that his party long ago had warned its members to anticipate the swine flu. The message was delivered even since before the departure in the country. That's why, wherever the group went, all must wear a mask.

In addition, they are also advised not to travel except for the purposes of worship and something important. "If left quarters, a mask must be worn," he said, who met while guarding members of his entourage made a pilgrimage to Jabal Rahmah.

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