Romania Influenza Reports 2015-16 - 97 fatalities

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81 people have died from the H1n1 virus

The number of Romanians who have died from the H1n1 virus has reached 81, write to the National Journal. Only in the last week, the seasonal influenza virus has made eight victims. Doctors say that the so-called swine flu became a lot more aggressive than in 2009 and leads to severe respiratory infections. More details on this subject are in today's Edition of National Journal.

http://www.ziare-pe-net.ro/stiri/81-de-romani-au-murit-din-cauza-virusului-ah1n1-4349121.html

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A man has died and another is in serious condition after they were sickened by swine flu

He was diagnosed with flu AH1. Originally, man was hospitalized at Deva, but after illness worsened, he was transferred to Timisoara. According to doctors, the last case of death due to influenza in Timis was recorded two months ago. And in Iasi, another 54-year-old man is in serious condition due to swine flu. I have collected biological samples that have been sent to Bucharest for thorough analysis. According to intimates, the man returned a week ago from a vacation weekend in Moldova.

http://stirileprotv.ro/stiri/sanatate/un-barbat-a-murit-iar-altul-este-in-stare-grava-dupa-ce-s-au-imbolnavit-de-gripa-porcina-cum-ar-fi-contractat-boala.html

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Another death caused by H1N1 flu?

It looks like the H1n1 virus, the one who produces the swine flu, would be responsible for the death of a man in Botosani. Patient admitted to Hospital ' to ' follow Mavromati, Tuesday at the infectious diseases Hospital in Iasi. Was obtained the opinion of one hospital in Iasi, shall transfer all formalities were hospitalized and transportation for the patient, but death interrupted transfer. The moment was to be stepped up in the helicopter for transfer to the Barracks, where 01189 landed the helicopter SMURD, 57-year-old man went into cardio-respiratory arrest.

http://reporterul.ro/social/inca-un-deces-provocat-de-gripa-porcina-11342

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The man who died Tuesday in Botoşani had swine flu

Healthcare professionals from Botoşani County emergency Hospital confirmed that the 54-year-old, who died on Tuesday while he was transferred to a clinic in Iasi, swine, virus group have write Agerpres. Hospital spokesman, Stephen Babcock, argues that the results of laboratory tests confirmed swine flu patient contactase. ' During the day on Friday we got the result and indeed is swine flu ', Babcock said. It argues that in the hospital were taken disinfection measures are required in such a situation. All staff complied with the measures of prevention and protection against respiratory infections. It was worn protective gear, masks were worn and should not experience problems ', 'added Stephen Babcock.

http://www.romanialibera.ro/actualitate/eveniment/barbatul-care-a-murit-marti-la-botosani-avea-gripa-porcina--412136

[Ronan Kelly]

After an 8 week gap, the MOH published 8 weeks of reports. The most recent is Week 15: http://www.ms.ro/documente/Saptamana...6007_19367.pdf

Evolution of acute respiratory infections and influenza in 2015-2016 season
Week 04/11/2016 - 04/17/2016 (S 15/2016)

Influenza evolves low intensity activity, with outbreaks or cases
sporadic in some counties; The incidence of acute respiratory infections was slightly higher
low comparable to that recorded in the previous week and was framed in
expected range.

Nationwide, the total number of cases of acute respiratory infections
(Flu clinic, IACRS and pneumonia) was 73 326, 1.5 times higher
compared to that recorded in the same week of the previous season (48506 -
low number due to underreporting of the holidays - Easter 2015) and
5% lower than that recorded in the previous week (76958).
Week 04/11/2016 - 04/17/2016 were recorded nationwide
115 cases of influenza / ILI, compared with 60 cases recorded in S 15/2015.
Week 04/11/2016 - 04/17/2016 were recorded 10 cases of
Severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) with 11 fewer compared to the week
Previous and 4 more than the same period the previous season.

5 deaths were communicated to us at SARI cases confirmed by virus
influenza, of which 4 with seasonal influenza A (H1) and 1 A (H3). Deaths
2 newly reported was higher than the previous week.
The total number of deaths confirmed cases with influenza virus 97
of which 91 A (H1) Seasonal 5 with AH3 and 1 B.
- Distribution of deaths by age group: 5 to 0-1 years, 2-4 years 1 to 37 at 15-49,
50-64 years 38 and 16 ≥65 years.
- Distribution of deaths by gender: 57 male and 40 female.
- 83 people died (86%) had pre-existing medical conditions.
- A history of anti-influenza vaccine: 79 unvaccinated, of which 1 child ineligible,
1 vaccine and 17 unknown.

Since the beginning of the season supervisory acute respiratory infections,
SARI influenza and until the date of 19.04.2016 have been confirmed by lab
1486 cases of flu: 1267 cases type A, subtype H1 seasonal
81 cases type A, subtype H3
A type 46 cases, nesubtipate
92 cases type B

17.04.2016 till date have been vaccinated flu 632.415
people in groups at risk with the vaccine distributed by the Health Ministry.
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