Re: Norway: Teenage girl died of swine flu
A teenage girl from Larvik, who died Monday was infected by H1N1 virus, said Health Directorate on Thursday.
NTB
- Health authorities have today confirmed that a teenage girl from Vestfold, who died Monday 7 September, had influenza A (H1N1), "the message.
Thus, it is recorded
four died in Norway as a result of the new flu virus.
A 42-year-old woman from Romerike in Akershus was the first Norwegian citizen, but earlier this fall, it was ascertained that a Danish truck driver on tour in Norway had been infected by new virus. In the summer arrivals also a cruise ship Norwegian port with a influensad?d s?reuropeer on board.
- The next of kin are notified of test response.
For reasons of confidentiality I can not comment on the girl's other medical history, "said kommuneoverlege Lars Krogh in Larvik NTB. He said that people in the circle of the deceased receive follow-up of municipal and general practitioner.
Evaluating treatment
- Board of Health is now considering whether the follow-up and treatment the girl has been adequate. In the beginning of this epidemic, it is important and natural that such assessments are made, "said Krogh.
It was Wednesday reported 1,223 cases of confirmed new flu with influenza A (H1N1), ie so-called swine flu.
Two-thirds of the sick were aged 10-29 years. (? NTB)
Published 10.09.2009
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