Baby Confirmed 15th fatality in 2010

[Ronan Kelly]

WEDNESDAY 14 JULY 2010
Baby May Be Latest Victim Of AH1N1 In Costa Rica

An 11 month old baby may be the latest victim of the AH1N1 killer flu, as health officials await laboratory results from the Inciensa.

Ana Morica, the vice-ministra de Salud (vice-minister of Health), explained that the baby was admitted to the hospital in Upala on July 5 with pneumonia, fever and cough. However, despite treatment, the baby died on July 6.

According to Morice, the baby had cerebral palsy and the father and siblings of the baby had had respiratory problems.

"The case is under study, but all points to the AH1N1", said Morice.

If the baby is confirmed to have died from the AH1N1, the number of deaths this year from the virus will be 15.

This year here have been 376 "confirmed" cases of the AH1N1, bringing the total to 3.486 since the pandemic first was detected in Costa Rica on April 2009.

http://www.insidecostarica.com/dailynews/2010/july/14/costarica10071402.htm

[Ronan Kelly]

Re: Baby May Be Latest Victim Of AH1N1 In Costa Rica

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Google: Spanish to English translation
Costa Rica 15 total deaths from influenza A (H1N1)

Costa Rica reported on the 15th a new death from the virus A (H1N1), which, this Central American nation in total so far this year a total of 15 deaths from evil.

Authorities detailed that the new victim corresponded to an 11-month-old, who entered a local medical center since last July 5 with a viral flu.

Although the child received care, suffered from cerebral palsy deep element that favored the vulnerability of the patient and the treatment is complicated until he lost his life.

According to official data, Costa Rica currently has a surge of cases of influenza A (H1N1) in the younger population, as well as in central planning.

In 2009 the country recorded a total of 52 deaths from the virus, which added to the current year added 67 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. (Xinhua)
16/07/2010