Honduras: Cases- 256; Dead - 1

[Gert van der Hoek]

Honduras announced its first case of swine flu

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Associated Press

The first infection of swine flu was discovered in Honduras today, Thursday, in a girl who lives in a town north of the country, reported the Health Minister, Carlos Aguilar.

"The first case of influenza A H1N1 has been confirmed by laboratories (the U.S. Center for Disease Control in) Atlanta, which were positive," he added. "This is a child of 9 years."

"But there is no reason to worry because the patient is in good condition and has responded to antiviral drugs," he said.

Identified as Monica Elizabeth Flores Cruz, who studies the second grade of a public school in San Pedro Sula, about 180 kilometers north of Tegucigalpa.

http://www.primerahora.com/diario/noticia/gripeporcina/noticias/honduras_anuncia_su_primer_caso_de_gripe_porcina/300949

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Re: Honduras: Cases

Source: http://www.latribuna.hn/news/45/ARTI...009-06-03.html


15 new suspected cases of the dangerous and deadly influenza A (H1N1)
Wednesday 03 June 2009

Maria Luisa Pineda
SAN PEDRO SULA .- In the coming days the authorities of the Ministry of Health shall make known the results of 15 new suspected cases of influenza AHINI or "swine flu", in addition to the 32 already established in the north .

The patients, mostly children, have poor appetite, high temperature, very tired, cough, flu, sore throat and joints.

In this situation, have strengthened preventive measures in schools, factories and shopping malls.

To prevent a pandemic has been recommended to isolate people suffering from influenza, use masks, plates and tissues and wash hands before eating.

For its part, the Maria Luisa Pineda epidemiologist, said most cases have occurred in San Pedro Sula, Puerto Cort?s and El Progreso, Yoro.

For two weeks, remains hospitalized Isaul Victor Gallegos Baltodano (40), who was deported from Tamaulipas, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.

The unfortunate was admitted to hospital after being evaluated by a microbiologist, Miriam Talavera, the health region Number Three.

Decided to isolate the test of AHINI and prevent others from becoming infected, if that is positive of the so-called swine flu. "

Assessed daily in the public hospital, about 100 people with symptoms similar to the dreaded evil.

Patients, after being attacked by a fever, appetite loss, combined with the fact of presenting flu and cough.

Have confirmed 32 cases, whose tests were performed in the hospital, health center "Miguel Paz Barahona" and various clinics.

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Re: Honduras: Cases- 67

Source: http://www.laprensa.hn/Sintesis/Lo-u...N1-en-Honduras

67 cases of influenza A H1N1 in Honduras
The authorities had feared that outbreaks of these diseases because the rainy season

06.06.09 - Updated: 07.06.09 05:27 pm - Lilian Mejia: lilian.mejia @ laprensa.hn

San Pedro Sula,

Honduras

Health Ministry sources confirmed to the press that there are at least 33 new cases of influenza A/H1N1 in the country, raising the figure to 67 people in Honduras.

Although the Health Minister, Carlos Aguilar, has not revealed more cases of influenza A H1N1, reliable sources at the press reported the existence of new infected patients.

On Tuesday 02 June the Ministry of Health confirmed that suddenly two cases of influenza A H1N1, the number rose to 34.

On this information he was asked epidemiologist at the Department of Health Region of Cortez, Victor Borjas, who confirmed that the information disclosed in the 33 cases is true.

"We already have 67 cases of influenza A H1N1 and 75 percent belong to San Pedro Sula, the rest of Villanueva, La Lima, Puerto Cortes, Tegucigalpa and Choloma," said the specialist.

The doctor said that most of those affected are children and young people between six and 30 years.

Record the day
A/H1N1 influenza and dengue threaten sampedranos

The 24 confirmed cases of influenza A/H1N1 and nine dengue hemorrhagic fever are warning the public sampedrana more each day goes to health centers in search of drugs.

Health centers and hospitals have a pick of respiratory illnesses in recent weeks and the consumption of drugs has tripled.

The drugs most commonly used are daily acetaminophen, ibuprofen and amoxicillin.

Maria Luisa Pineda, Mario Rivas hospital epidemiologist, reported that pictures of pharyngitis, bronchitis and pneumonia also joined the statistics of the diseases have been increasing.

However, what most concerns are the cases of classic and hemorrhagic dengue and influenza A/H1N1 which represents a risk to the population.

Weekly reported 10 cases of dengue fever in the hospital, "said epidemiologist.

Pineda said that citizens have to change their hygiene habits to prevent many diseases.

Rain concern

So far this year there have been over 600 cases of dengue fever and the biggest concern is that we approach the rainy season.

"With climate change these diseases are increasing and if people do not cares are at risk of epidemics," lamented the professional.

Julio Rodriguez, director of the Metropolitan Region of Health, noted that in the case of influenza A/H1N1, this is the first wave.
"The second wave may be more dangerous because it is harder," the official explained.

Doctors recommend people to take serious measures that are recommended for more than a month to prevent the virus spreading further.

Among the suggestions is to avoid places where lots of people crowding the ranks in schools.

In case you go to these sites and if you have symptoms such as flu and cough, use a mask to prevent infection in others.
If a patient has at home is advised to take the measures required not to use them as articles of food.

For employees who work in the areas of customer service are advised to use the mask, and wash hands with antibacterial soap.

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Re: Honduras: Cases- 89

Source: http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/603464.html

Google translation:

Influenza Honduras sum 89 cases of human influenza
Health authorities reported on Monday night with 55 cases of influenza A H1N1, bringing to 89 the number of infected in 16 days

AP
El Universal
TEGUCIGALPA Tuesday 09 June 2009
03:00 health authorities reported on Monday night with 55 cases of influenza A H1N1, bringing to 89 the number of infected in 16 days.

The government confirmed the new cases without identifying the people, after a series of tests made over a week in local laboratories, reported the spokesman for the health ministry said in a statement.

Until June 2 health authorities had reported 34 patients with influenza A H1N1, or swine flu.

The first case was detected on May 21 in a girl of 9 years and so far no deaths have been attributed to the virus in Honduras. Most patients live in the Atlantic coast.

The Ministry of Health indicated that the patients recovered and most have returned to their daily activities. The government has said that more than 20,000 anti-viral treatments.

ADM

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Re: Honduras: Cases- 100

Source: http://www.laprensagrafica.com/el-sa...e-porcina.html

Honduras 100 total cases of swine flu

Health authorities reported on Friday, eleven new cases of swine flu, bringing to 100 the number of infected in Honduras.
Written by AP

Friday, 12 June 2009 09:26 The government suspended classes for 16 days starting Monday in the northern province of Cort?s, which is considered the most affected by the disease with 91 cases.


Our actions are intended to follow that evil does not spread so aggressively, told the AP Health Minister Carlos Aguilar.


Aguilar reported that doctors in the Health Department visit the schools of Cortez in search of possible new infections by the virus, because they had reported a strong student absenteeism.


We investigated whether the absence is because children are carriers of the flu or suffering from other diseases, said Aguilar.


The age of the infected is between 5 and 33 years. The first case was diagnosed on May 21.

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Re: Honduras: Cases- 100

Source: http://www.elheraldo.hn/Ediciones/20...por-virus-H1N1

Infant in intensive care for H1N1 virus
Health still does not reveal results from more than 40 tests. For every positive case could have affected 15 or 20 more. Be around the figure between 1,500 and 2,000
16.06.09 - Updated: 16.06.09 10:10 pm - Writing: diario@elheraldo.hn


Tegucigalpa, Honduras
.

Microdroplets are lethal run the country without government, through the Secretariat of Health, to do something to prevent it.

He is known worldwide as the influenza A H1N1 virus that is spread through a sneeze or cough. In the country, over one hundred cases where positive health records.

The latest suspected case met in the capital is a baby of 18 months, from the municipality of Guaimaca, who remains in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Hospital Materno Infantil.

The minor, according to the first analysis, were positive for influenza A, but the result still needs to know if you have influenza type A H1N1.

The patient's health conditions are delicate, because a table respiratory critical.

"The child is grave, and against any outbreak should be capable of isolation," said Jorge Melendez, head of the department of pediatrics.

Could not hide the authorities of the main hospital in the country is still not have a special room for the care of children who develop the disease.

The child was admitted to the Pediatric Emergency room, together with the other children remain hospitalized until they got the test results positive for influenza A. In the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) was not an isolated place to address these types of patients without being put at risk the lives of other children.

Doctors at the time as if they had consulted on an appropriate area, they were nervous and evasive without disclosing further details of the questions the media.

Children up to now are the hardest hit by the virus in the country, because they are over 70 who have been diagnosed with the virus.

Deaths

The analysis performed on two women who died after presenting symptoms similar to those generated by the influenza A H1N1, has not yet disclosed by Health.

One patient died in the hospital campus during the weekend, but the results of tests being performed are not yet known.

School authorities claim that the hospital patient died of heart problems, then stay for more than 24 hours in hospital.

Another of the suspected cases of death from influenza A H1N1 was reported in the hospital in the West, following the death of a patient who presented several months pregnant.

According to Carlos Aguilar, Minister of Health, there is still no scientific evidence to verify that both victims died of the virus.

The results will be announced after conducting a thorough study of each case and test results that were performed, said Aguilar.

Affected

At present, the health authorities, after maintaining a silence on the management of positive cases, do not rule out that there is now more involved, as well as higher number of deaths.

According to experts, for each patient there is a positive number from 15 to 20 people infected, it is estimated that at the national level could be between 1,500 and 2,000 people could have developed the virus.

In San Pedro Sula, the city reported the highest number of cases, it is suspected that more than 700 people have suffered from the disease.

"The disease, according to records, has been mild, but it does not mean we can not have people dying from influenza, which does not mean we can not have more patients and more severe," said the official.

Transpired since the disease, health authorities reported that about 1 percent of the population could result in the disease, ie more than 70 thousand people.

"At this moment we can not predict, because the tendency we have in the country is due to measures implemented, fewer people have been infected but is still very premature," said Aguilar.

More than 567 people who have been treated at public hospitals in the country being regarded as suspected of having influenza A H1N1, of whom 226 were positive for influenza A, 18 were discarded, 100 were positive for influenza A H1N1 and the rest are still unknown results.

According to health authorities, this week will be announced the results of over 40 tests that were analyzed in the laboratory of Virology and then were sent to Atlanta for ratification.

Surveillance

The owner of Health explained that currently no effective surveillance at airports and land customs because the virus is circulating nationally.

Moreover, the cancellation of public events, closing shops and restrict the agglomeration of people in enclosed places are not measures to curb the spread of the virus, according to the official.

"Such measures are appropriate at the start of the virus, there is no benefit in keeping them in the country," said Aguilar.

However, in Mexico, which reported the first cases, these were precisely the provisions that helped to stop the massive spread of the disease.

Questions

Rub?n Palma Carrasco, director of the National Institute Cardiopulmonary (Chest), said the late delivery of results has generated unease not only among the medical staff but also among patients and relatives.

"We believe that examination results must be delivered immediately to expedite the treatment of patients," Palma said.

The previous week, Suyapa Sosa, coordinator of the unit of care to patients with H1N1 virus, resigned from his post due to disagreements regarding the manner in which health was the driving figure of those affected.

* Figures:

567 patients have been treated at public health centers because of suspected influenza A H1N1.

100 positive cases of influenza A H1N1 have been identified in the country to date.

Measures to prevent the spread of virus

Authorities recommend people not to forget the preventive measures such as washing of hands.

On the other hand, avoid close contact with persons showing influenza-type symptoms (fever, sneezing, coughing, chills and muscle aches), because the risk of exposing themselves to infection.

The use of the mask can not be excluded either because it allows a person with symptoms is covering his mouth and nose, which helps to contain particles that are released through a sneeze or cough.

If symptoms develop, immediately go to health centers for the purpose of receiving adequate treatment, because in turn prevent more people affected by the virus.

Children and the elderly are most vulnerable, a situation that requires greater attention.
* Measures in Mexico:

No classes. One of the first measures taken by Mexico to prevent the spread was the suspension of classes at the national level for a period of two weeks.
Work. Mexican authorities also identified suspend work for a period of 5 days, particularly in places of concentration of people.
Events. It also raised the suspension of mass public events in theaters, churches, museums and football games, among others.
Transparency. There were press conferences by the Health Department daily for 2 weeks, reports of numbers of infected sites in the transparency and risk management figures.
Campaigns. The Mexican government did a great job to educate the country: there were mass information campaigns for the population.
Alerts. Although the spread has begun a massive decline, the population still does not drop our guard.

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Re: Honduras: Cases- 108

Source: http://www.laprensa.hn/Sintesis/Lo-u...N1-en-Honduras

Google translation:

Increased cases of influenza A H1N1 in Honduras
The head of supervision of the Ministry of Health, Marco Antonio Pinel, said the eight new cases are presented in the Sula Valley (2), Tegucigalpa (4), Lempira (1) and La Lima, Cort?s (1).
18.06.09 - Updated: 18.06.09 12:48 pm - Writing: redaccion@laprensa.hn

San Pedro Sula, Honduras

Eight new cases of influenza A H1N1 reported Thursday that health authorities, which would add 108 confirmed cases in Honduras.

The head of supervision of the Ministry of Health, Marco Antonio Pinel, said the eight new cases are presented in the Sula Valley (2), Tegucigalpa (4), Lempira (1) and La Lima, Cort?s (1).

Because the cases are still aunmentando in the country, the Armed Forces to provide the Ministry of Health, to support their staff to tackle the pandemic.

The Armed Forces spokesman, Lt. Col. Ramiro Archaga said on radio that all staff is on alert to serve the population in this situation the H1N1 virus.

"The two military hospitals, three medical departments, 43 clinics, 400 doctors and 200 nurses are available to assist the Health Department," he said.

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Re: Honduras: Cases- 108

Source: http://www.proceso.hn/2009/06/20/Nac...A.H/14255.html


Influenza A H1N1, an evil that grows in Honduras no effective answers
13:31
20
June
2009

Tegucigalpa - The influenza A H1N1 in Honduras continues to expand with the population can be confident of a government policy to tackle the pandemic.

In a hospital in western Honduras, at least twenty suspected cases are without any effective response, and that although the samples were taken, the result has not returned to their place of origin.

Meanwhile, patients are not getting answers to their suffering, can be positive or not but the public health system does not know the detail of the results and therefore their treatment remains in limbo

The restricted information remains the official policy and the most known face of the influenza A H1N1.

In this western area hospital is less than half of treatments in relation to suspected cases but these can only be used when the disease is found.

To the north of Honduras in San Pedro Sula, the city has reported more cases, holds its annual fair.

There, activities, celebrations and meetings continue to hold without any preventive measure.

Health Minister Carlos Aguilar, said he does not give any results because the mass limit activities and virus circulates throughout the country.

Digital Process met in San Pedro Sula and a radiologist especialcita are infected with influenza. Their cases are handled with discretion.

Until now the government acknowledged 108 cases of influenza A H1N1.

It is known that the budget to address the pandemic, as well as reagents and drugs are few compared to demand.

A week ago Dr. Sosa Suyapa, a lung specialist who until a few days ago was responsible for coordinating the care of adults in the hospital Thorax of Tegucigalpa, the Honduran capital, resigned from their duties due to differences with his superiors in the management of influenza.

Sosa said on that occasion that draws attention in Honduras are not reported any cases of influenza A H1N1, but in a few days and suddenly there were some cases and the figure rose to more than hundred infected.

The lung specialist said that one of the differences with the health authorities was due to reports of cases that were sent from your room, to test, not returning to its original place.

The statements coincide with the specialist they reflect reports of those responsible for hospitals in the country.

It was learned today that health authorities have identified at random from testing suspected of suffering from the virus. The decision reflects the lack of reagents.

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Re: Honduras: Cases- 118

Total reported as 118. See:

http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=111803

which also discusses 1st death in Honduras

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Re: Honduras: Cases- 118

Source: http://www.elheraldo.hn/Pa%C3%83%C2%...l-virus-A-H1N1

Google translation:

300% increase in cases of H1N1 virus
In the final hours, the National Institute Cardiopulmonary kept under observation for two students and an elderly woman. Positive cases are kept in 118
24.06.09 - Updated: 24.06.09 11:25 pm - Writing: diario@elheraldo.hn

Tegucigalpa, Honduras
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The microdroplets that are driven out by talking, sneezing or coughing are the primary vehicle on a daily basis is responsible for the influenza virus A H1N1 to new victims.

Students and people with chronic diseases are the hardest hit in recent days in the country.

The National Institute Cardiopulmonary (Chest), this week reported a 300 percent increase in suspected cases.

And in previous weeks is the average of patients assisted in the chest, then develop symptoms of influenza A H1N1, was three cases per day, but today the average figure is 10 per day at least.

Rub?n Palma Carrasco, director of the Thorax, explained that in the last three hours also admitted to the unit of observation, two of whom are students.

The students are from the capital, with ages between 10 and 12 years, both public school and were admitted after presenting vomiting, diarrhea and high fever.

The third patient is 69 years, is from Choluteca and maintains constant monitoring because they have diabetes.

Actions

After the detection of cases are sent to alert health authorities to initiate a process of fence epidemiological, Palma said.

"At school, the intervention is to identify other cases with the aim of preventing the spread and preventive measures are taken according to the assessment of cases," said the interviewee.

In the case of the lady, we will investigate the source of infection to prevent more affected.

Other cases

Psychiatric hospital Mario Mendoza has also identified new patients suspects.

In the hospital there have been four cases in patients who remain internally.

Alicia Paz, director of the hospital for people with mental disorders, said that patients had acute influenza tables, so they were transferred to the thorax.

"The patients were evaluated and sent back to the hospital under surveillance measures," said Paz.

At present, patients remain in isolation to prevent the rest of the patients were infected, as well as medical personnel.

In addition, visits have been restricted and the entry of new patients until they receive test results that were carried to the sick.

School in the hospital, yesterday afternoon, also attended a patient who showed all the symptoms that triggered the deadly virus.

Measures

Nationally, the number of positive cases remains at 118 suspected cases and total number over 670.

According to Marco Antonio Pinel, chief of surveillance, now the arrival of samples has decreased product of the strict evaluation of suspect cases, because we do not have ability to analyze each case to be received in the centers.

"In a pandemic situation any country have the ability to study all cases, especially when it comes to new viruses like the influenza A H1N1," Pinel said.

The increase in suspected cases have been identified in all departments of the country, the official concluded.

* Figures:

- 7 confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza A reports the Central District, to date.

- 80 confirmed cases of influenza A H1N1 have been identified in San Pedro Sula.

Vulnerable to influenza A H1N1

People suffering from any chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, HIV-AIDS or obesity are at higher risk to be infected with influenza A H1N1.

Pregnant women are also on the list of patients with a higher risk of suffering complications. Children under five years, they can become easy prey.

Washing hands frequently, cover mouth when sneezing and coughing with a tissue, and if you are sick of going immediately to a hospital, remain the most important measures that have helped to prevent more deaths.

Because HIV transmission occurs over a distance of one meter in the presence of a patient carrying the deadly virus, why not be ruled out to avoid going to crowded places.

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Re: Honduras: Cases- 123

Source: http://www.latribuna.hn/web2.0/?p=15814

Google translation:

Nacionales3 July, 2009



TEGUCIGALPA-health authorities confirmed Friday that the increase in confirmed cases of influenza A (H1N1) to 123 in Honduras.
Suman 123 cases of influenza A (H1N1) confirmed in our country.

Suman 123 cases of influenza A (H1N1) confirmed in our country.

Dr. Marco Pinel head of epidemiological surveillance indicated that the five new cases in the previous week are in the department of La Paz, Gracias a Dios, Atl?ntida, and Francisco Moraz?n.

"They are in total 123 cases with a woman who died" detailed Pinel.

Indicated that they would investigate their epidemiological link, since in this region there is an outbreak, including a doctor who works in the area of health, thank God, as well as a 20-year-old native of El Porvenir, Atl?ntida, and a couple in the department of La Paz, these three cases are "sporadic"

Explained that in addition to the new contagion is a preschool in Choluteca, and at least six in Cologne New Suyapa in Tegucigalpa.

According to the newly appointed Health Minister Mario No? Villafranca, said that the suspects in our country coming to 906, of whom 256 were positive for influenza A, and will be sending samples to laboratories in Atlanta, Georgia.

Villafranca said today that over 50 suspects were sent to take the results as soon as possible.

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Re: Honduras: Cases- 256; Dead - 1

Source: http://www.milenio.com/node/243052

Google translation:

Honduras recorded 256 cases of human influenza

According to Minister of Health people suspected of being infected with human influenza A/H1N1 virus were 906, most of which are recorded in the northern town of San Pedro Sula, the country's first industrial center.

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Sat, 04/07/2009 - 08:41
Fences epidemiological apply especially at land borders. File

Tegucigalpa .- The Ministry of Health reported today that Honduras had increased to 256 the number of human cases of influenza, of which there is only one death.

According to Health Minister Mario Noe Villafranca, people suspected of being infected with human influenza A/H1N1 virus were 906, most of which are recorded in the northern town of San Pedro Sula, industrial center of the first country.

The official said that the epidemiological fences shall apply especially at land borders.

Villafranca admitted that due to political circumstances that lives his country, sought to standardize all the activity at the Ministry of Health is of vital importance in a country where 70 percent of the population lives in poverty and extreme poverty.