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There is evidence that Influenza A H1N1v continues to circulate in Scotland, with the overall levels of illness which may be due to this virus slightly higher this week, compared to last week. This rise is part of a continuing increase seen over the last four weeks. Compared to last week consultation rates continued to increase in the 0-4 and 5-14 year age groups decreased in
the 65 years and over age group and levelled off in the 15-64 year age group.
The estimate of H1N1v positivity in samples from sentinel practices submitted this week has increased
in comparison to last week. This is partly due to a change in the age distribution of those individuals swabbed. A small number of H1N1v confirmed cases continue to be hospitalised.
There is no evidence of any significant increase in either the number or in the severity of their condition. The situation is being closely monitored.
Key points for the period covering midday Monday 31 August to midday Monday 7 September 2009 :
The current all Scotland GP consultation rate for all age groups is 43.9 per 100,000 which is slightly higher than last week’s rate (40.2 per 100,000) but is within the limits of statistical variation. However, it is part of a continuing increase which has been seen over the last four weeks.
This week, based on samples submitted from sentinel practices for H1N1v testing, the estimate of H1N1v positivity among those consulting their GPs was 19.2 % (95% CI 12.2% to 29.0%). Although based upon small numbers this percentage represents an increase in swab positivity compared to previous weeks (ranging from 8.4%-11.4%).
A further six people confirmed as having Influenza A H1N1v infection, have required hospital admission in the last week, bringing the cumulative total of laboratory confirmed hospitalised cases to 130 (as at midday 7 September2009). The majority of cases have been discharged (127/130; 98%). Of the three who remain in hospital, one is in intensive care and two are within general wards. A notable proportion of hospitalised confirmed cases had a recognised risk factor (44%).
There have been no further deaths reported since the previous report. The total number of deaths among Influenza A H1N1v cases in Scotland remains at seven (as at midday Monday 7 September).
More info available at : http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/resp/publicationsdetail.aspx?id=42492
the 65 years and over age group and levelled off in the 15-64 year age group.
The estimate of H1N1v positivity in samples from sentinel practices submitted this week has increased
in comparison to last week. This is partly due to a change in the age distribution of those individuals swabbed. A small number of H1N1v confirmed cases continue to be hospitalised.
There is no evidence of any significant increase in either the number or in the severity of their condition. The situation is being closely monitored.
Key points for the period covering midday Monday 31 August to midday Monday 7 September 2009 :
The current all Scotland GP consultation rate for all age groups is 43.9 per 100,000 which is slightly higher than last week’s rate (40.2 per 100,000) but is within the limits of statistical variation. However, it is part of a continuing increase which has been seen over the last four weeks.
This week, based on samples submitted from sentinel practices for H1N1v testing, the estimate of H1N1v positivity among those consulting their GPs was 19.2 % (95% CI 12.2% to 29.0%). Although based upon small numbers this percentage represents an increase in swab positivity compared to previous weeks (ranging from 8.4%-11.4%).
A further six people confirmed as having Influenza A H1N1v infection, have required hospital admission in the last week, bringing the cumulative total of laboratory confirmed hospitalised cases to 130 (as at midday 7 September2009). The majority of cases have been discharged (127/130; 98%). Of the three who remain in hospital, one is in intensive care and two are within general wards. A notable proportion of hospitalised confirmed cases had a recognised risk factor (44%).
There have been no further deaths reported since the previous report. The total number of deaths among Influenza A H1N1v cases in Scotland remains at seven (as at midday Monday 7 September).
More info available at : http://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/resp/publicationsdetail.aspx?id=42492