Bengkulu: 4 suspected human bird flu (H5N1) cases, 1 tests negative - Another under treatment

[Shiloh]

Source: http://www.harianrakyatbengkulu.com/...d=8&artid=7650

Flu Burung Mulai Menular ke Manusia
Selasa, 10 Agustus 2010 13:40:11

Google translation:

Start the Bird Flu Transmitted to Humans
Tuesday, August 10 2010 13:40:11

Patients suspect bird flu, P (19) residents Lempuing goes to hospitals M Yunus on Friday (6 / 8) at around 17:00 pm. Victim in because experiencing the heat and fever, sore throat and is known also contaminated or previously associated with poultry after burying his chickens that died a few days earlier. After review by the medical team M Yunus Hospital was hit by the H5N1 virus is suspected victims should be treated intensively.

Hospital director Dr M Yunus Bengkulu. RB Zulman Zuri yesterday to justify his side are caring for residents who suffer from one suspect bird flu. "We are currently performing maintenance on the patient suspect bird flu. But for now we are not sure whether the victims tested positive for bird flu or not. Because they still find in the medical team care hospitals M Yunus, "said Zulman.

He also revealed that he is currently treating casualties suspect bird flu isolation room Kemuning. However for the moment after receiving medical care ti is starting to improve the condition of the victim. "For a while we thought it was not bird flu. Because based on our examination, it was a few days this summer condition of victims has decreased, and getting better. After we do a swap, which means making sempel throat throat secret. We have checked into R & D laboratories Kes Jakarta every day diving three days. And we also have to do x-rays, but we can not confirm and is still waiting for lab results first, "explained Zulman

In addition, the Hospital M Yunus Bengkulu currently also have been anticipating the arrival of bird flu patients, by preparing two special rooms for patients infected with bird flu. Special rooms have been placed in a room with a very tight Kemuning, view using equipment that is safe for patients and medical care for her.

"Because the rampant spread of bird flu that we see now in Bengkulu. We've mengantisifasinya by forming a team for handling bird flu disease chaired by Dr. Rasjmijon. Sp.PD, "explained director of the Hospital M Yunus.

Extends to Betungan

Meanwhile, officers Participatory Deasease Surveylens and Response (PDSR) or Bird Flu Response team discovered new cases in Sub Betungan, yesterday (9 / 8). On the same day the bird flu spread to the Middle Bengkulu (Fortress) exactly Village Pasma, 24 male officers to ensure that died suddenly of bird flu positive.

The spread of bird flu last two weeks is increasingly worrisome. Previously, the spread has occurred in the District Kepahiang. The more widespread dissemination of these cases, the status of Bengkulu City designated as Extraordinary Events (KLB) by the Disease Control Unit of Avian Influenza (bird flu), or the Local Disease Control Centre (LDCC).

LDCC Coordinator is said, drh. Emran Kuswady, Bengkulu City deservedly outbreak status. Given the increasingly wide spread and will spread to susceptible humans. "People were asked to participate to this bird flu penangnan. During this difficulty in combating the spread of this virus because of the very low awareness of citizens. With this status is expected penangannnya further enhanced. Besides support from the government and citizens should also be more, it's not considered normal, "he asserted.

Related to the status and distribution of bird flu will have a negative impact, particularly chicken meat traders. But Emran described so far not been found in cases of livestock in the region. "We will constantly monitor and supervise the broiler farm. In addition, there will be checks on each farm, especially in the fasting month and Lebaran day before, "said Emran.

Meanwhile, the spread of bird flu more serious not so perceived by broiler breeders. Disclosed Putra, CV broiler farm manager. Anggas Jaya at Jalan Lintas Kemiling Padang, Padang Village Kemiling, the outbreak of bird flu cases has not been so influential in their efforts. Currently their sales because of the higher ahead of fasting and Idul Fitri.

Son assured, they always follow the procedures and procedures for poultry properly. For example always doing bio security, sanitation, at least twice a day. So they are not worried about his livestock is diseased tau bird flu virus. "We are very concerned the health of livestock. Before the seed or feed into the cage area must also be checked and sprayed. Every morning we do the spraying in the barn and in the afternoon in the stable environment, "he explained.

Affirmed the Son, the circulation of the chicken pieces in Bengkulu stay safe. Because the process of maintaining standards. "We guarantee a healthy and marketing as much as possible will prevent entry of disease into the stable area," he asserted.

Similar to the Son, Viktor, poultry livestock owners in The Village Sumber Jaya, they are not assured of cattle affected by bird flu. According to him, well kept birds from avian influenza will be spared. However, to anticipate the entry of this virus in cattle, Viktor haru harder to clean cages and sprayed. "I am ready to do anything to spread the disease from spreading. For now I'm trying to keep this disease does not infect my cattle, "he said. (Cik/cw1)

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Bengkulu: Suspect H5N1 human case

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Bengkulu ::: Hospital treats bird flu suspect

Posted by Ida on August 10, 2010

Bengkulu ? Bird flu or avian influenza H5N1 outbreak in Bengkulu which had caused hundreds of chicken death may have spread among human.

A resident of Lempuing, Bengkulu city with initial P (19) had been admitted to M Yunus regional hospital due to bird flu infection suspicion, Friday (6/8). Patient developed fever and sore throat after burying dead chickens few days before.

?We?re treating a bird flu suspect patient in an isolation unit, but we?re still not sure whether the patient has bird flu or not,? director of M Yunus hospital, dr Zulman Zuri confirmed. ?For now we don?t suspect bird flu infection because patient is getting better after being treated here. We?re collecting throat swab every day for three days and send it to NHIRD, Ministry of Health laboratory. We have done chest x-ray too, but still waiting for the laboratory result,? added Zulman.

In the other hand, M Yunus hospital has prepared two special rooms for bird flu patient. Those room to be guarded and equipped for the safety of patients and health workers.

Meanwhile, Bengkulu city has been stated as bird flu exceptional area by Local Disease Control Center (LDCC). The disease has spread to three municipals (kabupaten), Betungan, Bengkulu Tengah and Kepahiang. However, Emran Kuswady, coordinator of LDCC said so far the disease had not spread to farm area.

Source: Indonesia local newspaper, Harian Rakyat Bengkulu. http://www.harianrakyatbengkulu.com/...d=8&artid=7650

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[Shiloh]

Re: Bengkulu: Suspect H5N1 human case

Source: http://www.harianrakyatbengkulu.com/...d=8&artid=7663

Giliran Warga Benteng Suspect Flu Burung
Rabu, 11 Agustus 2010 16:11:39

Google translation:
Residents turn Fortress Bird Flu Suspect
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 16:11:39

Known victims treated at hospitals M Yunus after experiencing a high fever last week. A few days before the fever, also known victims had contact with chickens that died suddenly hers. After the check M Yunus Hospital medical team, saw the symptoms of the victims, allegedly affected by the H5N1 virus so that the possibility of the victim must be in the intensive care unit.

According to the Hospital Director Dr M Yunus Bengkulu. Zulman Zuri to ensure these allegations, further investigation is necessary. "Today, we have sent samples of fluid from the throat, the victim had the initials P. Samples are sent to the Health Research and Development laporatorium Jakarta. Therefore no bias to ensure the notion. Obviously it will wait for laboratory results. For the victims of this new suspect, also we will send first to Jakarta samplenya, "said Zulman.

To anticipate the outbreak of human bird flu victims, the Hospital M Yunus has prepared two special rooms for treating bird flu patients. Rooms are located in Room Myrtle. To handle bird flu patients has also prepared a medical team headed by Dr. Rasjmijon. Sp.PD.

Meanwhile based on RB watchlist yesterday from outside the isolation room Kemuning, the patient suspect bird flu Lempuing initials P resident, has started to improve his condition.

According to nurses who handle, hot conditions began to deteriorate and the victim had improved. Ditenggorokan ill victims has decreased from the first time entry and the victim had also started to breathe regularly. (Cw5)

[Shiloh]

Re: Bengkulu: 2 Suspect H5N1 human cases

Source: http://bidik.co.id/regional/regional-lainnya/3146.html

Rabu, 11 Agustus 2010 20:55
Pasien Terduga Flu Burung Bertambah Satu Orang

Google translation:

Probable AI patients increased by one person

Bengkulu, Patient unexpected bird flu (avian influenza) who were treated at the General Hospital of M. Yunus Bengkulu increased by one person since Tuesday (10 / 8).

"The patient referral from Bengkulu Central," said Kasi Outpatient Medical Services and Special District General Hospital Syafriadi M. Yunus Bengkulu, Wednesday.


Patients with the initials of Vi (27) showed symptoms similar to bird flu that is shortness of breath, high fever, malaise, sore throat and have his direct contact with poultry that died suddenly.

"Doctors clinic where patients are treated refer him here because he could make contact with the chickens that died suddenly," he said.

Patients hospitalized for one night his fever had been declining but to prove the alleged illness of M. General Hospital Jonah's plan to send the sample liquid into the throat and blood serum in Jakarta on Wednesday (11 / 8).

"To ensure the bird flu or not, throat mucus and blood serum is sent to the Health Research and Development laboratory (Research and Development) here in Jakarta because the equipment is still limited," he said.

Meanwhile, the previous patient Pu (17) who were treated since Friday (6 / 8) with suspected bird flu, after the liquid sample is checked her throat and blood serum, but the result is negative.

"The patient suffered only pneumonemia (usually pneumonia) after the mucus of the throat and checked his blood serum in Jakarta," he said.

Previously, patients from Lempuing Village, the city of Bengkulu, was suspected bird flu.

"He was in contact with poultry and high fever, shortness of breath, fatigue and sore throat," he said.

To anticipate the increase in the same patients with suspected M. Yunus hospital to prepare a special room.

"There are two special rooms with four beds for unexpected treat bird flu patients," he said.

In addition the hospital also set up a special outfit for the care of doctors and nurses.

He said there was no special doctors to treat these patients because there is only the lungs and doctors in internal medicine. (ANT)

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Bengkulu: bird flu suspect tests negative - Another under treatment

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Bengkulu ::: Bird flu suspect tests negative. Another patient under treatment


Posted by Ida on August 12, 2010

Bengkulu ? Another bird flu suspect patient is admitted to M Yunus regional hospital in Bengkulu, Tuesday (10/8). Patient was referred from Kabupaten Bengkulu Tengah, said the official of M Yunus hospital, Syafriadi.

Patient with initial Vi (27) showed bird flu like symptoms such as breathing difficulty, fever, weakness and sore throat. Patient had contact with dead birds before.

Blood and throat samples have been sent to Jakarta for confirmation.

In meantime, Pu (17), another bird flu suspect patient who is being treated in M Yunus hospital since Friday (6/8), has been tested negative bird flu H5N1 negative. ?Patient had common pneumonia,? said Syafriadi.

Source: Indonesia news office, ANTARA. http://www.antaranews.com/berita/128...bah-satu-orang

[Shiloh]

Re: Bengkulu: bird flu suspect tests negative - Another under treatment

Source: http://www.harianrakyatbengkulu.com/...d=8&artid=7683

Tempo 15 Day, 304 Poultry Sudden Death
Thursday, August 12 2010 20:42:06

Poultry are scattered in five districts each district in the village of Taba Taba Penanjung tetaptnya Penanjung. Sub Merigi Kelindang precisely in the village of Great Fences, Gutters District Four precisely in the Lagan Village, Flower Series and Taba Pasma. Then, precisely in Teak Fences district Layang Village adhesive, and Kacematan Pondok Kelapa carts located in the Village Market and Flower Swing.

Head Disnakkatan, Durani, S. Pi, said in a survey conducted Deases Surveylance Response Team Participation (PDSR) mentions five villages namely positive bird flu susfect Village Taba Taba Penanjung Penanjung District, Lagan Village, Taba Pasma, Talang District Flower Series Four and the Village Pondok Kelapa cart market. ''Bird flu test results rafid menhjelaskan four villages in the Citadel, susfect bird flu,''said Durani.

It said it suspected bird flu outbreaks have mewabahi to the citizens of Kembang Seri, Ha (37) and Taba Pasma NR (25). Fortunately Puskemas parties directly addressed, so that symptoms are not dangerous to public health and spread to other residents. Info''that we accept there are two people who get bird flu symptoms, but can handle the local health center,''said Durani.

However, residents are asked to stay alert, so as not to be a target that endangers the spread of flu. If there are chickens died suddenly within the village, is expected to be reported to the villages and districts to do more monitoring.

''I hope the residents, if there are chickens that died suddenly do not be silent. Immediately report to Kadesh and Party District. A few days earlier had cast a circular letter to the district and village, about the bird flu ready for quick response.,''Firmly Durani.

It is said Durani, the Distanakkan proactive handling such dangerous outbreaks. In addition to counseling to the community, direct spraying disinfectant. Next to destruction if found positive poultry bird flu. PDSR''With the help of a team, we do suspeck poultry culling bird flu, spraying disinfectants and counseling,''so Durani.

Just to note, 304 birds that died suddenly occurred in eight locations. Desa Taba penanjung 21 tails, 72 Desa Pagar Jati, Desa Kembang Seri 31 Tail, Desa Kembang Ayun 50 heads, Desa Lagan 20 tail, Layang Lekat 70 tail, Pasar Pedati 30 tail and Taba Pasma 245 tail.

One Negative Patients

Meanwhile, the condition of two patients suspect bird flu until Wednesday (11 / 8) were treated at the Isolation Room Myrtle M Yunus Hospital continues to improve. Results Research and Development Laboratory tests on blood and Jakarta on one of swep throat fluids of patients, P (19) Lempuing Village residents have come out. The result? Patients expressed a negative (not infected) bird flu.

"Results of tests on blood and throat fluids swep P we have received, although still a SMS (short message via mobile phone, red) and the results were negative. Our decision, patients suffering from symptoms of lung infection (Pneumunia). So it's not bird flu, "said hospital director Dr M Yunus Bengkulu. Zulman Zuri Amran through Kasi Outpatient Medical Services and Special Dr.H.Syafriadi, MM to the RB in his office yesterday.

Syafriadi disclosed, the patient P sebelunya declared as suspect bird flu because it was referred from PHC Lempuing patients experienced high fever, shortness of breath and had a history of contact with poultry that died suddenly.

RB watchlist in her treatment room, P has looked more refreshed and have started to sit in bed. Unlike sebelunya that only a few days lying in bed limp.

Meanwhile, one other patient Vi (27) residents of Flower Series Gutter Four Central Bengkulu (Benteng), until yesterday was still in her treatment room adjacent to the first patient.

According Syafriadi, after overnight treatment conditions Vi fever has decreased, my throat is not sore anymore and my breath was current. "For sure, today (yesterday, red) also we have sent blood samples and throat fluids swep patients. In two days we will usually be the result, "said Syafriadi.

2 bedroom Myrtle Room

On the other hand, since the spread of bird flu outbreak that caused extraordinary chickens died suddenly in the city of Bengkulu, Bengkulu and Central (Castle), the Hospital M Yunus was prepared against possible infection of the H5N1 virus in humans.

Preparation includes medicines, medical personnel, and also a special room reserved for patients affected by this infectious virus. In Room Kemuning is provided two rooms, each with two beds.

"For the supply of drugs had been there since the spread of bird flu case in almost all cities in Indonesia some time ago. While nurses will be empowered nurses residing in Myrtle space itself, so no special nurses to treat only patients suspect bird flu. To his doctor are also tailored to the needs of patients, such patients have children yes doctor son. All that care will be given special protective clothing, "explained Syafriadi.

Syafriadi suggest if there are people who experience high fever continued in at least two days, coughing, shortness of breath, pain in the throat, the body feels sluggish and also have a history of contact with chickens died suddenly in order to immediately go to the nearest health center. (Rif/cw5)

[Laidback Al]

Re: Bengkulu: bird flu suspect tests negative - Another under treatment

Note that the above post suggests that there are two other individuals suspected with H5N1, Ha (37 years old) from Kembang Seri Village, and NR (25 years old) from Taba Pasma, both from Kecamatan (subdistrict) Talang Empat.

Below is the list of subdistrict and village names (in Bahasa Indonesia) with reports of H5N1 infections in poultry and possibly humans in Bengkulu Province from the above post.

Kecamatan Taba Penanjung,
Desa Taba Penanjung

Kecamatan Merigi Kelindang,
Desa Pagar Agung

Kecamatan Talang Empat,
Desa Lagan,
Desa Kembang Seri,
Desa Taba Pasma

Kecamatan Pondok Kelapa,
Desa Pasar Pedati,
Desa Kembang Ayun

Kecamatan Para Jati,
Desa Layang Lekat

The general locations of these subdistricts in Bengkulu on the island of Sumatra is shown on the maps below.

[Shiloh]

Re: Sintang, W. Kalimantan: Bird flu in poultry

Source: http://republika.co.id:8080/koran/14...ulai_Mengancam

Rabu, 18 Agustus 2010 pukul 06:50:00
Flu Burung Mulai Mengancam
Masyarakat Sintang dan Kota Bengkulu diminta waspada ancaman flu burung.

Google translation:

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010 at 06:50:00
Bird Flu Threaten Start
Sintang community and the city of Bengkulu prompted wary of bird flu threat.

Sintang - Sintang in Sintang District, West Kalimantan Province, otherwise the bird flu virus. It is known to follow the results of tests performed Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries at the local poultry community.

"Bird flu positive results and we've been trying to do some anticipatory steps to prevent further transmission," said Head of Department of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries Sintang District, Arbudin, in Sintang, Tuesday (17 / 8), as quoted by Antara.

According Arbudin, on Friday (13 / 8) it obtained the report belongs to citizens of chickens died suddenly. "We take samples of dead birds for testing to a laboratory," he said.

He reveals, there are 21 chicken samples taken to Pontiac and two otherwise damaged so that could be tested only 19 samples. "The results of eight samples tested positive for bird flu," he said.

He continued, since last June have been many reports about the chickens that died suddenly, including from the Village Farm, Village Indotestudo City, and several other areas in District Sintang. "We went down quickly and carry out the test results are negative, as well as for July," said Arbudin.

He acknowledged, for some cases of chickens died suddenly, the team from instansinya not have time to do the test because there are chickens that died had been buried by their owners.

However, in early August report dead chickens have started a lot longer. There in the region and also Indotestudo Ana River Village. Indeed, last on Jl M Saad no reports of residents 60 chickens died suddenly and been buried. "So, we take samples of chickens neighbors, do a quick test and the results are positive," he said.

During this August, the institute has twice made a quick test and the results tested positive, which is located at M Saad and Ana River Village. "The latest tests of 19 samples revealed eight positive samples and all of the Village Indotestudo," he said. In fact, there are chickens around Arbudin residence were not spared from the virus attack and should be destroyed.

Head of Animal Husbandry standardized Sintang Wiryono said, residents of housing complexes that agencies have never seen a dog carrying a dead chicken crossed.

"Then, after we do a test to the chickens that apparently there was a positive and should be destroyed," said Wiryono.

According to him, the night before the alleged burning of a chicken infected with bird flu, the institute has made sweeping toward the chickens in the vicinity of housing is primarily a sleep in trees. "There are sleeping in the tree we shoot straight and we destroy," he said.

He said, now in addition to destroying the chickens found dead suspicious, it also records the middle of the spread of points at once traced the beginning of the spread.

"Coordinating with relevant agencies, such as the Public Health Service, has been done to anticipate and plan we will also conduct raids on poultry transport vehicles," he said.

Bengkulu alert
Related to the threat of bird flu, the public remains wary of the city of Bengkulu suggested the threat of bird flu virus because of the spread of the deadly disease continues to spread in the area.

"We ask the community to be watchful Bengkulu City despite the threat of bird flu in two days, had not yet found such a case," said Avian Influenza Coordinator of Bengkulu province, Emran Kuswadi ..

Until now, already 33 villages in Bengkulu City of bird flu. The spread of the disease is caused at least 4500 chickens and ducks owned by residents of 33 villages had to be destroyed in order not to grow into other areas.

Additionally, one person suspected of bird flu, and another is still undergoing intensive treatment at the General Hospital (RSU) M Yunus Bengkulu. Residents who allegedly indicated that bird flu originated from Lempuing Village, District Queen Samban, Bengkulu City.

"So, despite the bird flu outbreak in the city of Bengkulu began to subside, residents remain wary of the disease. If you find that a citizen of chicken died suddenly, immediately reported to his party and the local Animal Husbandry Department found that in areas where dead chickens done spraying," he said. ed: Mohammed subarkah

[Gert van der Hoek]

Re: Bengkulu: 4 suspected human bird flu (H5N1) cases, 1 tests negative - Another under treatment

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Posted by Ida on August 18, 2010

Bengkulu situation.

Meanwhile, in Bengkulu, other province of Indonesia, until now 33 villages have been infected by bird flu virus. To prevent disease spreading, officials have culled about 4,500 chickens and ducks.

Two bird flu suspects patients were also reported.

One of them, a resident of Keluarahan Lempuing, Kecamatan Ratu Samban, Bengkulu city is still under intensive treatment in M Yunus hospital, Bengkulu.

Source: Indonesia national newspaper, Republika. http://republika.co.id:8080/koran/14...ulai_Mengancam