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Health 06 Apr 2011 | 7:26 a.m. - By Laura Weffer Cifuentes
The behavior of H1N1 in Venezuela is unique
Former Health Minister Jose Felix Oletta highlighted the fact the prevalence of the virus. Of the cases that were positive in the samples analyzed at the National Institute of Hygiene Rafael Rangel influenza was 49%, of that total, 86% was specifically H1N1, making it the dominant virus Infographics of interest: How H1N1 virus travels? , Do you know how to wash your hands to prevent disease? and information of interest about the H1N1 virus
Three factors determine the particular behavior of the H1N1 virus in Venezuela, compared with the rest of the world: geography, growth and dominance.
After analyzing the current reports of the Pan American Health and Epidemiology Bulletin No. 12, Ministry of Health, former Health Minister Jose Felix Oletta said the fact that the virus is found throughout the national territory is a condition does not happen in most any other party.
"The conduct of increased circulation of influenza H1N1 virus is exceptional and unique in the continent, probably in the world, according to the document EW09 Regional Influenza Update March 15, 2011, OPS, shown in latest report of the Scientific Medical Societies Network Venezuelan.
The epidemiologist said, by way of example, that in Mexico there were cases, but especially in the state of Chihuahua. In Russia, the spread of the virus is targeted.
While Cuba, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Argentina and Paraguay do not show movement of H1N1 influenza virus, and in Jamaica, Ecuador and Colombia recorded a few cases.
Oletta also highlighted the fact that the prevalence of the virus. Of the cases that were positive in the samples analyzed at the National Institute of Hygiene Rafael Rangel influenza was 49%, of that total, 86% was specifically H1N1, making it the dominant virus.
As for the victims that has claimed the disease so far this year has doubled the number of deaths (8) compared to the total of all 2010 (4).
Oletta referred to the vaccine shortage and what it considers unnecessary immunization to people aged 59 years, the vast majority have antibodies to fend off the virus. The most vulnerable groups (apart from the chronically ill and pregnant women) children 1 to 4 years of age, children under 1 year and those between 25 and 49.
On Monday, the chain Locatel received another batch of immunizations for adults but not children. Yesterday there were long queues of people waiting to be immunized against the disease. According to the latest report from the Ministry of Health recorded 712 infections.
Patience and Prevention. The plan for immunization against H1N1 in T?chira is incomplete. The state only 30,000 doses were sent.
"Biological product arrived on Thursday last week and started to make the distribution to health districts to get them to come to clinics and hospitals," said Noel Calderon CorposaludT?chira epidemiologist.
At points like the Comprehensive Diagnostic Medical Center San Juan Bautista, San Cristobal, were placed signs warning of the lack of vaccines.
Calderon said, according to reports, attended mostly vaccinated elderly people and patients with any condition. It noted that still shots against the H1N1 requesting the Ministry of Health. "It takes patience, but we urge the group to comply with preventive measures," he said.
Were positive in samples taken from a volunteer working in Cuban Barrio Adentro and was traveling in Caracas and surrounding states to T?chira. Calderon said that both the group working abroad and those living with it are subject to clinical monitoring.
Spanish to English translation
Health 06 Apr 2011 | 7:26 a.m. - By Laura Weffer Cifuentes
The behavior of H1N1 in Venezuela is unique
Former Health Minister Jose Felix Oletta highlighted the fact the prevalence of the virus. Of the cases that were positive in the samples analyzed at the National Institute of Hygiene Rafael Rangel influenza was 49%, of that total, 86% was specifically H1N1, making it the dominant virus Infographics of interest: How H1N1 virus travels? , Do you know how to wash your hands to prevent disease? and information of interest about the H1N1 virus
Three factors determine the particular behavior of the H1N1 virus in Venezuela, compared with the rest of the world: geography, growth and dominance.
After analyzing the current reports of the Pan American Health and Epidemiology Bulletin No. 12, Ministry of Health, former Health Minister Jose Felix Oletta said the fact that the virus is found throughout the national territory is a condition does not happen in most any other party.
"The conduct of increased circulation of influenza H1N1 virus is exceptional and unique in the continent, probably in the world, according to the document EW09 Regional Influenza Update March 15, 2011, OPS, shown in latest report of the Scientific Medical Societies Network Venezuelan.
The epidemiologist said, by way of example, that in Mexico there were cases, but especially in the state of Chihuahua. In Russia, the spread of the virus is targeted.
While Cuba, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Argentina and Paraguay do not show movement of H1N1 influenza virus, and in Jamaica, Ecuador and Colombia recorded a few cases.
Oletta also highlighted the fact that the prevalence of the virus. Of the cases that were positive in the samples analyzed at the National Institute of Hygiene Rafael Rangel influenza was 49%, of that total, 86% was specifically H1N1, making it the dominant virus.
As for the victims that has claimed the disease so far this year has doubled the number of deaths (8) compared to the total of all 2010 (4).
Oletta referred to the vaccine shortage and what it considers unnecessary immunization to people aged 59 years, the vast majority have antibodies to fend off the virus. The most vulnerable groups (apart from the chronically ill and pregnant women) children 1 to 4 years of age, children under 1 year and those between 25 and 49.
On Monday, the chain Locatel received another batch of immunizations for adults but not children. Yesterday there were long queues of people waiting to be immunized against the disease. According to the latest report from the Ministry of Health recorded 712 infections.
Patience and Prevention. The plan for immunization against H1N1 in T?chira is incomplete. The state only 30,000 doses were sent.
"Biological product arrived on Thursday last week and started to make the distribution to health districts to get them to come to clinics and hospitals," said Noel Calderon CorposaludT?chira epidemiologist.
At points like the Comprehensive Diagnostic Medical Center San Juan Bautista, San Cristobal, were placed signs warning of the lack of vaccines.
Calderon said, according to reports, attended mostly vaccinated elderly people and patients with any condition. It noted that still shots against the H1N1 requesting the Ministry of Health. "It takes patience, but we urge the group to comply with preventive measures," he said.
Were positive in samples taken from a volunteer working in Cuban Barrio Adentro and was traveling in Caracas and surrounding states to T?chira. Calderon said that both the group working abroad and those living with it are subject to clinical monitoring.