Veracruz, Tobasco and Nayarit- Flaccid Paralysis in the region of Orizaba, 42 sick, 2 dead

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Re: Veracruz, Tobasco and Nayarit- Flaccid Paralysis in thee region of Orizaba, 42 sick, 4 dead

http://www.e-consulta.com/veracruz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=15847&Itemid=74

Spanish to English translation

IMSS confirms death by flaccid paralysis in Orizaba in November Roberto Carrillo
Veracruz, Tuesday, December 21, 2010 - 14:31 hrs
The delegation Southern Veracruz Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), admitted the death of a person as a result of the outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis reported in Orizaba in mid-November.

The owner of the area, Samuel Orrico Efren Torres, reported that it is part of the two lowest recorded by SSA staff both the State of Veracruz and the Federal Government taken so far as official figures.

In the case of death, the doctor confided that it was a complication of the disease, since patients had no underlying disease as well as flaccid paralysis.

Orrico Torres refused to disclose the number of cases treated at the specialty hospital Orizaba, saying that the only one authorized to give such statements is the health secretary, Paul Anaya Rivera.

Internees in the IMSS de Orizaba, he added that the vast majority of them have developed very well and that some will be able to be discharged in the coming days.

The delegate of the IMSS in Veracruz said flaccid paralysis is related to common patterns of respiratory infections and diarrhea, so they asked the population seek medical attention immediately to those symptoms.

It should be mentioned that the SSA statistics quote that there are 35 patients with flaccid paralysis, of which most have been discharged.

 

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Guillain Barre syndrome (outbreak?): MEXICO (04) (VERACRUZ)
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Under control outbreak of Guillain Barre syndrome in Mexico

The Secretary of Health of Mexico, Jose Angel Cordova said the
recent outbreak of Guillain-Barre syndrome is now under control,
while it investigates the causes.

He explained that this is done a thorough study of the affected cases
with evil through bacteriological sampling and metals
heavy, because usually this disease causes paralysis
upward, and in cases detected was widespread.

When questioned by journalists about the possible causes of this
outbreaks, in Veracruz, the owner said it could be by
heavy metal poisoning due to some clinical features that
presented this paralysis, hence the studies done in this field.

Similarly, rule out the possibility of a direct relationship
between the influenza vaccine and Guillain reported cases
Barr? in this coastal state.

Fortunately, he said, for 10 days, no new cases reported
this condition is presented as a flaccid paralysis, which
begins on the extremities, with affection of the spinal cord due
the effect of the loss of myelin-covering of the nerves.

Speaking to reporters after paying his annual report, C?rdova announced
moreover, it will be inaugurated next January center
anti-addiction research, located in the National Institute
Psychiatry, where he works in obtaining vaccines heroin
and morphine basically.

Said about it are complex procedures that require
various stages to test their effectiveness. In this regard, he noted that
currently being carried out experimental work in whole animals
with the National Institutes of Health, U.S..

During the annual report, Secretary of Health of Mexico
said that the budget designated for 2011 will be the largest recorded
in the history of the sector, with a 12.6 percent increase over
2010.

Among the most important achievements highlighted the fact of how families have
gradually reversed in health costs when attending any
disease, especially the most serious, through Seguro Popular.

He explained that in the last four years were constructed, remodeled or
equip two thousand 140 medical units in several states, of
four of which are highly specialized, and 515 specialized units
specific problems such as addiction, mental health, chronic disease and
HIV / AIDS.

Comment:
[Apparently was caused by exposure to an environmental agent or an outbreak of
food poisoning. The short period speaks in favor of a single exposure and
Short term? ljs]

 

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Re: Veracruz, Tobasco and Nayarit- Flaccid Paralysis in the region of Orizaba, 42 sick, 2 dead

http://www.elmundodeorizaba.com/inde...ipal&Itemid=70
Spanish to English Translation

LOCAL
No risk paralysis Orizaba: SSA
Remain unidentified causes

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Juliet H. Zambrano
ORIZABA WORLD

The general director of epidemiology at the Federal SSA, Hugo Ram?rez L?pez-Gatell, asked not to stigmatize or point to colonies, towns or territories following the outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis and said Orizaba is a safe city.
"During the influenza pandemic learned how burdensome it is to label unfounded, not based on scientific evidence when we had the discrimination of Mexicans in other parts of the world."
And is that if stocks are labeled Veracruz where the outbreak occurred, it make the same mistake, said Orizaba is not the place of risk.
"Orizaba is a safe city, people are people that do not involve a risk to the rest of the Mexican territory," he said.
Meanwhile, Health Secretary Veracruz, Pablo Anaya Rivera, said that investigations ongoing to determine the causes of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) and know what the disease is still not provide data. The search for elements such as lead and arsenic in water was negative.
"We may be facing a new disease, we know, is named acute flaccid paralysis, we need to put the name, that we'll know until you know the cause," he said.
Local, PG. 8

 

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LOCAL
AFP undetermined causes

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Juliet H. Zambrano
ORIZABA WORLD

Investigations to determine the causes of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) and know what the disease is still not provide data. The search for elements such as lead and arsenic in water was negative.
"We may be facing a new disease, we know, is named acute flaccid paralysis, we need to put the name, that we'll know until we know the cause," said Secretary of Health of Veracruz, Pablo Anaya Rivera.
At a press conference along with the general director of epidemiology at the Federal SSA, Hugo Ram?rez L?pez-Gatell, reported that the investigation would continue and take the time to know the disease that affected 36 people in the central region of the state . A research work together experts from the National Polytechnic Institute.
"We'll go all the points to scrutinize and investigate, there are clinical symptoms that leads us to the temporality of the cases, two, we can confirm now it is no sequel of vaccine, and three, it is not polio," said Veracruz official.
The outbreak is controlled, he said, the last case (number 36) identified was discharged three days later, thanks to timely diagnosis he had.
Protection Area Health Risks found that the results of environmental samples were negative.
"We all want to find the cause, until we have it, all we can say is that we have an outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis controlled not contagious, not after the vaccine and has a large percentage of respiratory or gastrointestinal infections so far."
For its part, ratified Ram?rez L?pez-Gatell Anaya Rivera's statements and added that the investigation involved the State Laboratory of Public Health, one of the most prestigious rooms in the country, the Institute for Diagnostic and Epidemiological Referencia (Indre) and Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the Polytechnic.
He said talk of time to understand the causes is difficult, it would be irresponsible to commit a date but looking for solid answers through research.

 

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Re: Veracruz, Tobasco and Nayarit- Flaccid Paralysis in the region of Orizaba, 42 sick, 2 dead

http://www.veracruzanos.info/2010/12/controlado-brote-de-paralisis-flacida-en-orizaba-ssa/

Controlled outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis in Orizaba: SSA
Thu, December 30, 2010


Xalapa, Veracruz - health authorities both state and federal level recommend to the people of this region were presented Water Flaccid Paralysis (AFP), continue with preventive measures to avoid getting sick this winter season of acute respiratory infections diarrheal diseases.

This includes not exposed to sudden temperature changes, shelter, eating fruit with vitamin C, cover nose and mouth with his forearm when sneezing and coughing, drinking boiled water, disinfect fruits and vegetables, washing hands before eating and after going to bath and avoid places of dubious hygiene.

Hygienic food handling, testing of water quality and strengthening of health promotion at the individual, family and community must be tightened up, to counter the possible causes of this outbreak, which may be infectious or toxicological.

Following the instructions of Governor Javier Duarte Ochoa, medical specialists and researchers from the Ministry of Health of Veracruz, headed by Dr. Paul Anaya Rivera, as the federal level and other institutions, conducted several epidemiological and environmental analysis to determine the causes of this disease.

Preliminary results concluded that toxicological tests are negative food and water to arsenic and lead, pending the outcome of thallium. The cases presented are not linked to environmental factors.

Epidemiological and environmental variables suggest no common factors, while environmental monitoring so far suggests no relation to metal contamination.

Also, preliminary results from drug testing on humans are negative [for] lead, while some results still pending.

Of all patients, 84% had respiratory infections or diarrhea, and although not entirely conclusive, clinical and laboratory results suggest that the cause may be secondary to viral infectious processes, hence the importance of the population follow the steps disseminates preventive health sector.

Based on this evidence we will continue with studies of contacts and finding the causative agent.

Total patients to date, 37 of which were released by improvement 28 (76%) and remain hospitalized seven (three in the Mexican Social Security Institute and four in the Health Services of Veracruz), most favorable evolution, the beginning of the outbreak killed two people who had previous diseases that complicated his recovery.

Although the outbreak is under control, the health sector does not preclude the possibility that other cases may arise, for which it is prepared with health personnel and medicines sufficient for appropriate and timely care to patients, both during sharp as in their rehabilitation.

 

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Re: Veracruz, Tobasco and Nayarit- Flaccid Paralysis in the region of Orizaba, 42 sick, 2 dead

Thallium in particular may be a good suspect.

http://www.elmundodeorizaba.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=749951lp6n1%20paralisis&catid=211rincipal&Itemid=70

Spanish to English translation
Negative evidence of arsenic and lead
The Ministry of Health announced Veracruz results
Preliminary study to detect the cause of the PFA

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Juliet H. Zambrano
ORIZABA WORLD

The Ministry of Health of Veracruz reported that preliminary results for the cause of the outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis in Orizaba concluded that toxicological tests are negative food and water to arsenic and lead, pending the outcome of thallium.
Still pending the visit of the holder of the Health Services of Veracruz, Pablo Anaya Rivera, to learn more progress in research on the outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis, which affected 37 people.
The latest report from the Ministry of Health, transmitted through Social Communication of the state, reported that epidemiological and environmental variables suggest no common factors, while environmental monitoring so far suggests no relation to metal contamination. Preliminary results of toxicology tests on humans are negative lead, some results still pending.
Until last week were 37 patients with acute flaccid paralysis, of which 28 were discharged for improvement and seven remain hospitalized, three in four in the IMSS and Health Services of Veracruz.
The SSA reports that the outbreak is controlled, but does not rule out the possibility of other cases filed, so the health sector staff is ready with enough medicine to adequately and timely care to patients.
Meanwhile, continues to urge the region to continue with preventive measures to prevent acute respiratory diseases and diarrheal infections, since 84% of patients with a history of these diseases.
The measures are to avoid sudden temperature changes, shelter, eating fruit with vitamin C, cover nose and mouth with his forearm when sneezing and coughing, drinking boiled water, disinfect fruits and vegetables, washing hands before eating and after going to bathroom, and avoid places of dubious hygiene.

 

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10.01.2011 | 14:03
Controlled outbreak in Veracruz State Ssa
Pablo Anaya Rivera said the outbreak is controlled flaccid paralysis that occurred in the region of Orizaba, as well as hepatitis in Filomeno Mata
Written by Carolina Miranda /

The Secretary of Health and Welfare, Paul Anaya Rivera, said the two outbreaks that have occurred in this administration are under control

Interviewed at the government palace, said the outbreak is controlled flaccid paralysis that occurred in the region of Orizaba, as well as hepatitis in Filomeno Mata.

He said that for several days and there have been no more cases of either of these two diseases, so they are under control.

"So far there is no outbreak, we have controlled since the outbreak of paralysis in the region of Orizaba and Hepatitis Filomeno Mata is also controlled," he said.

The state official explained that in the case of flaccid paralysis affecting 37 people in the region, Orizaba, while the outbreak of hepatitis that was in 80 cases.

"We have 10 days and no show no cases of paralysis and hepatitis in 80 cases we were," he said.

Anaya Rivera denied that there is a rise in chickenpox cases recorded so far this year, said they are within the normal range and controlled.

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http://www.elmundodeorizaba.com/ind...lp7n1 reportaje&catid=211:principal&Itemid=70

Spanish to English translation
Living to tell
There are two testimonials from people who have Guillain-Barre syndrome, but now go to rehab CRIO

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Veronica Carbajal
ORIZABA WORLD

On November 10, 2010, Georgina Alcantara Est?vez awoke and felt different, "no longer had strength, was a weakness in the feet that increased excessively, in a few hours and could not open the bathroom faucets, could not or lift a tissue. "Within 24 hours I was already paralyzed up to his neck."
Teacher of CECATI 170, Orizaba, remember that "left the overnight something amazing, I was wrong, running, working, exercising, the other day I woke up and oh! surprise, it was all weakness, then paralysis and pain. "
Immediately went to a private hospital referred her to a neurologist, was taken to where the Czech ISSSTE another neurologist, she was tested and confirmed that this is Guillain-Barre syndrome.
From there she was sent to Veracruz, where he was in intensive care with drug application.
"It is important to attend the public immediately and determine the degree of acute flaccid paralysis," she says now that he can do the talking.
In his case, states that "it was really aggressive, to the extent that when I applied the medicine started with severe pain day and night, I could touch, move, because everything hurt, and I also had facial paralysis worse, so I month and a half. "
Clarifies that she does not vaccinated against influenza, for what he considers not to have dealings with evil.
When he came out of intensive care in a wheelchair was in pain still, unable to move yet, was the ISSSTE, gave 40 minutes of therapy, and cites a few explanations for the next month, which, of course, not be alleviated.
Then came the kid, since joining three weeks ago to the date Georgina and can move his limbs and his legs are becoming stronger every day.
Now you can talk, and happy, ready to continue fighting to return to their normal lives, to their classes.

Sudden Unexpected
"It was unexpected, sudden, was well on Saturday and Sunday and I woke up and it affected me in the extremities, from elbow to hands and knees to the feet, was total loss of strength, not to be immobilized as I know he has been roasted to others, but it was terrible because I could not walk, hold me, was totally limp body. "
Bartha Gonzalez Lopez spent 13 days in the IMSS hospital after he was discharged he joined the CRIO to rehab, came in a wheelchair, unable to walk. Now you can walk, get on their own feet.
She also teaches at a nursery in this city, was accustomed to daily activity, walking, exercising, and when this happened, I could not believe it.
When did it all even I fell, because I wanted to get up and I could not, ended up on the floor, he recalls.
Indicated that he had never heard of evil, "I am dismayed, because in the colony where I live, Rafael Alvarado, there were three other cases in addition to mine, and do not know what happened, where did the wrong, I hope the authorities were focused on "he asked.
She acknowledges that if the vaccine because it is the required care, but that was a year old, so it would not consider that relationship.
"My neighbors and I agree that we had a picture of the flu, gastrointestinal infection and then came the bad," he says.
"The support is fundamental to our rehabilitation, I found it here at Children Rehabilitation Centre de Orizaba", which indicates it is fully appreciated.

 

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http://www.diarionoticias.com.mx/13ene2011/13enecrio.html

Spanish to English Translation

Summary:
The ministry of health in the state has 6 cases of Gullain Barre
Baby of 4 months in rehab.
Patients had urgent rehab.
The center Crio closed for 2 wks for the holidays but stayed open rehab for the the patients
Development of the patients are favorable.
There is a teacher, a baby 4 mos. old and 2 young which shows no age or social discrimination
Early rehab. and treatment improved patients conditions
Anyone who has or may have symptoms can go to CRIO Facilities where they will be referred to a specialist...

 

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http://www.oem.com.mx/elmexicano/notas/n1923650.htm
Spanish to Eng. Translation
Mexico
Guillain Barre syndrome outbreak control in Orizaba, Veracruz
Organizacion Editorial Mexicana
January 13, 2011


El Sol de Orizaba

Orizaba, Veracruz-The outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis was reported in Orizaba with 38 cases in total, is controlled, said Paul Anaya Rivera, Secretary of Health in Veracruz.

He said that 90 percent of patients with acute flaccid paralysis were discharged and only four remain hospitalized, one of them seriously and the other three in the process of discharge.

The outbreak there were three deaths as a result of illnesses.

He added that the results are conclusive that this condition is not associated with the implementation of the influenza vaccine because they received only two, two more samples were negative to be made to water, metals, food, meat and the environment .

85 percent have a background of respiratory or gastrointestinal infection, and 12 percent have an immunological background, ie, that "these cases may be mixed Guillain Barre syndrome with acute flaccid paralysis who were breathing."

It's a mix of cases that some might be Guillain Barre syndrome, he added, "three other were and are an average of 30 to 300 per year in an entity such as Veracruz."

 

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http://www.veracruzanos.info/2011/01/contiene-el-sector-salud-el-brote-de-paralisis-flacida-aguda/

Contains the health sector the outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis
Fri, January 14, 2011


Orizaba, Veracruz - Although the State of Veracruz has an excellent healthcare system with a medical capacity beyond doubt prepared to face contingencies epidemiological outbreaks, the outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP) was contained thanks to the collaboration of the IMSS, ISSSTE and various private institutions recognized the health secretary, Paul Anaya Rivera, to lead a review meeting in this city.

He reiterated that with the active participation of physicians and nurses from the Mexican Social Security Institute, the Institute of Social Security for Workers of the State and private hospitals could successfully tackle the outbreak that occurred in this area since last November. "No doubt that health services are strengthened," he said.

To chair the working meeting at the health jurisdiction number VII, said "it became clear in this workshop that the application of vaccines did not cause this condition and in the different samples at water, food and environmental testing, no find any type of metal like lead, arsenic, thallium and mercury. "

He stated that according to the results of studies internationally accredited laboratories, as the Public Health Institute of Veracruz, ruled out any cause caused by mercury in vaccines, as there was no evidence of intoxication in any of the cases presented.

The Health Secretary said that in the last 16 days there have been no case of AFP, although the possibility exists that any given in isolation, so we will continue ongoing surveillance.

Instructed to continue giving full attention to the four persons who were hospitalized, and of these, three are about to be released. "That experience must be told the whole world from the scientific point of view so that appropriate measures are taken," he added.

Anaya Rivera said: "It is the experience of life, work, effort and dedication of a state health system, in coordination with Federal, which serves as an example of a job of coordination between different agencies," he said.

Emphasized that most of the cases were acute flaccid paralysis with a history of respiratory infection and / or gastrointestinal viral and less, were Guillain Barre syndrome with autoimmune background.

He expressed that we should not lower our guard and keep winter prevention program, with emphasis on vaccination, avoid hypothermia, pollution, eating foods rich in vitamin C and calories, and emphasize personal hygiene and food and water consumed.

 

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Re: Veracruz, Tobasco and Nayarit- Flaccid Paralysis in the region of Orizaba, 42 sick, 2 dead

I can't copy this article, but it indicates a fourth fatality, with a total AFP case count of 38:

http://www.diarionoticias.com.mx/14ene2011/14enemuertes.html

 

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http://www.diarionoticias.com.mx/14ene2011/14enemuertes.html

To add to the above article, it also says a child is in critical condition and is being treated in Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Social and that the main causes of Flaccid Paralysis are germs basically of gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases. They can't guarntee the disease is gone, but it is controlled. It is estimated that there are more isolated cases, but patients are informed what to do medically so there is no cause for alarm in patients or their families.

 

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Subject PRO / POR> Guillain Barre Syndrome: Mexico (Veracruz)


Guillain-Barr? Syndrome: MEXICO (VERACRUZ)
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Contains the health sector the outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis

Orizaba, Veracruz - Although the State of Veracruz has an excellent system
health, a medical capacity beyond doubt, prepared for
contingencies facing epidemiological outbreaks, the outbreak of paralysis
Acute Flaccid (PFA) was content with the cooperation of the IMSS,
ISSSTE and various private institutions, the secretary acknowledged
Health, Pablo Anaya Rivera, heading a meeting to evaluate this
city.

He reiterated that with the active participation of physicians and nurses
Mexican Social Security Institute, the Institute of Social Security
Service Workers State and private hospitals could
successfully tackle the outbreak of the disease that occurred in this
area since last November. ? Undoubtedly Services
Health were strengthened? Said.

To chair the working meeting at the health jurisdiction number VII,
said? was clear from this workshop that the application of vaccines
not the cause of this condition and in the different samples
performed in water, food and environmental testing, there was no
any type of metal like lead, arsenic, thallium or mercury?.

He stated that according to the results of laboratory studies
Internationally accredited, the Institute of Public Health
Veracruz, ruled out any cause caused by the presence of
mercury in vaccines, as there was no evidence of poisoning
of the cases presented.

The Health Secretary said that in the past 16 days has not been submitted
No cases of AFP, although the possibility exists that any given
isolation, so that surveillance will continue
permanent.

Instructed to continue giving full attention to the four
persons who were hospitalized, and of these, three are to be
discharged. ? That experience must be told the whole world from
scientific standpoint, that appropriate measures are taken? he said.

Anaya Rivera said:? Is the experience of life, work, effort and
dedication of a state health system, in coordination with
Federal, which serves as an example of a job of coordination between
different instances? he said.

Emphasized that most of the cases were acute flaccid paralysis
history of respiratory infection and / or gastrointestinal viral and the
less were Guillain Barre syndrome with autoimmune background [for Defini??o to
Guillain Barre syndrome ?? fundo? autoimmune? LJS].

He expressed that we should not lower our guard and follow the program
Preventive winter, with emphasis on vaccination, to prevent hypothermia,
pollution, eating foods rich in vitamin C and calories, so
and emphasize personal hygiene and food and water
consume.

Comment:
[It was an outbreak that was not very clear, appeared and disappeared? very
probably any single source of infection, temporary? ljs]