Seven-Year-Old Boy Dies of Flu- total deaths-18

[Shiloh]

Source: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2009/10/113_53711.html

10-17-2009 19:36
Seven-Year-Old Boy Dies of Flu

The Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs confirmed death of a seven-year-old boy from Influenza A (H1N1) contraction Saturday.

The deceased person had no prior disorder and was not in the highly-risky bracket_ senior, sick, or those under six years old.

According to the authorities, the patient was hospitalized Sept. 28 after having suffered from high fever and excessive coughing. He had reportedly shown symptoms of pneumonia and artificial pneumothorax and was given an antiviral drug. He was confirmed with the influenza contraction on Oct. 5.

The boy died Friday night after suffering from breathing problem. The doctors concluded that the flu virus has contributed to the death.

This is the first death of person between six to 19 years old related to the flu.

The ministry asked people to visit nearby clinics and hospitals if one suffers from cold and high fever.

bjs@koreatimes.co.kr

 

[Shiloh]

Re: Seven-Year-Old Boy Dies of Flu- total deaths-18

Source: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-10/17/content_12256740.htm

Death toll from flu A/H1N1 in S Korea rises to 18
www.chinaview.cn 2009-10-17 21:06:12

SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) -- South Korean health authorities on Saturday announced two more fatality related to A/H1N1 influenza infection, bringing the country's death toll to 18.

According to the Ministry of Health and Welfare, a seven-year-old boy died on Friday after infecting with A/H1N1 flu virus.

The boy, a resident of the capital Seoul, was admitted to hospital earlier this month after showing signs of pneumonia, and was tested infected with the new virus on Oct. 5. He received anti-viral treatment, and died of acute respiratory distress syndrome on Friday.

The ministry said the boy had been confirmed as a flu-linked death case following an epidemiological study.

On the other hand, the ministry said a 75-year-old female patient who died of respiratory difficulties on Friday was also an A/H1N1 virus-related death case after health authorities' medical analysis.

The country reported its 16th death case related to the new virus on Friday. The victim is a 53-year-old male patient, who was hospitalized in a small clinic on Oct. 2 after a traffic accident, but was moved to a larger hospital after showing signs of pneumonia. He had been receiving treatment for acute myocardial infarction and acute respiratory distress syndrome, and died of shock early Thursday, according to the ministry.