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Several influenza virus circulating in Panama
By: Kathyria Caicedo
The specialist added that people vaccinated will be more protected.
Wave of flu is normal, according to epidemiologist
The Panamanian population remains alarmed at the increase in flu cases in the country, emergency rooms are taken over by patients with respiratory problems and even antivirals are in short supply.
The infectious disease specialist, Dr. Xavier S?ez-Llorens, explained that every year at the beginning of the rainy season is an increase in respiratory complications in hospitals, but there are years that are stronger. He said that for now can not be determined whether this year will be more aggressive.
S?ez-Llorens added that there is indeed increased the influx of patients in emergency and on the wards. In addition to the marked absent.
According to the specialist in Panama are circulating influenza viruses A and B, and H1N1 influenza that is recirculated. Recommended that people apply measures to prevent