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Source: http://www.lanacion.com.ar/nota.asp?nota_id=1145052
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First death in Uruguay by Influenza A
The president Tabar? V?zquez tonight confirmed the death, two patients in serious condition
Monday June 29, 2009 | 21:20 (updated at 21:23)
Nelson Fernandez
Correspondent in Uruguay
MONTEVIDEO .- The government of Tabar? V?zquez reported tonight that was the first death from influenza in Uruguay and that there were two patients in serious condition.
This is a woman who was interned and died in Montevideo this afternoon.
Was "carrying multiple organ failures, confirming in the examinations the presence of influenza virus A H1N1," said Public Health Ministry said in a statement.
The authorities also expressed concern over the case of a young pregnant woman who is committed to a hospital inside.
"We reiterate that this kind of outcome is common in winter, is every year and not dependent on the presence of the specific pandemic virus, according to fundamentally compromise the outcome and multiorgan deterioration against any infectious process, whatever its etiology "said the health authorities.
In addition, there are 12 people still being placed by this disease, two of which are still in intensive care outside of Montevideo.
Google translation:
First death in Uruguay by Influenza A
The president Tabar? V?zquez tonight confirmed the death, two patients in serious condition
Monday June 29, 2009 | 21:20 (updated at 21:23)
Nelson Fernandez
Correspondent in Uruguay
MONTEVIDEO .- The government of Tabar? V?zquez reported tonight that was the first death from influenza in Uruguay and that there were two patients in serious condition.
This is a woman who was interned and died in Montevideo this afternoon.
Was "carrying multiple organ failures, confirming in the examinations the presence of influenza virus A H1N1," said Public Health Ministry said in a statement.
The authorities also expressed concern over the case of a young pregnant woman who is committed to a hospital inside.
"We reiterate that this kind of outcome is common in winter, is every year and not dependent on the presence of the specific pandemic virus, according to fundamentally compromise the outcome and multiorgan deterioration against any infectious process, whatever its etiology "said the health authorities.
In addition, there are 12 people still being placed by this disease, two of which are still in intensive care outside of Montevideo.
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