Maharashtra Flu 2013, 149 fatalities

[Ronan Kelly]

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Two more die of swine flu
TNN | Sep 5, 2013, 03.15 AM IST

PUNE: A 37-year-old man from Satara and a 58-year-old man from Pimpri have succumbed to swine flu in the city this week so far, taking the collective H1N1 death toll in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad to 55, this year. There have been 41 deaths in Pune alone and 14 have been reported from Pimpri Chinchwad.

Nasir Shaikh, a resident of Mullacha Odha in Satara, developed influenza like symptoms on August 17.
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Prabhakar Angre, a resident of Sant Tukaramnagar in Pimpri, was admitted to Niramaya Hospital in Chincwad on August 27.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Two-more-die-of-swine-flu/articleshow/22304864.cms

[Ronan Kelly]

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Girl dies of dengue, H1N1 claims woman
TNN | Sep 5, 2013, 03.01 AM IST

MUMBAI: Despite the month-long dry spell, two people succumbed to dengue and H1N1 on Wednesday. The dengue death took place at Motilal Nagar in Goregaon, near Shastri Nagar, which recently reported a cluster of cases and a death from an adjoining area. Two dengue deaths within 24 hours from Goregaon have got locals panicky, political representatives said.
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The 75-year-old woman who died of H1N1 influenza was from Saat Raasta, and is the first to die from the city this year. Sources from Kasturba Hospital in Chinchpokli, where she was since Tuesday, said she was admitted with complaints of diarrhoea, vomiting and breathlessness.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Girl-dies-of-dengue-H1N1-claims-woman/articleshow/22304630.cms

[tetano]

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H1N1 toll 6 times that of dengue, malaria in Maharashtra

The H1N1 influenza has emerged as the biggest killer in Maharashtra this year cl-a-i-ming three times the number of lives taken by dengue and malaria put together, and six times if compared individually. Initially termed as swine flu, the virus has also shown a worryingly high mortality rate with almost one in four confirmed cases that resulted in death.

State experts pointed out that mortality in H1N1 cases has been higher when compared with seasonal ailments, mainly malaria and dengue. For instance, around 23% of the patients who contracted the viral infection succumbed to it whereas less than 1% of malaria patients have died during the period. Even dengue's mortality rate stands at 2% despite a clear shift in the seriousness of the infection as well as its manifestation this monsoon.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/H1N1-toll-6-times-that-of-dengue-malaria-in-Maharashtra/articleshow/22351158.cms

[Ronan Kelly]

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from Tetano's link above;
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For instance, out of the 130 deaths, 68 did not have any preexisting ailments.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/H1N1-toll-6-times-that-of-dengue-malaria-in-Maharashtra/articleshow/22351158.cms

[Ronan Kelly]

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Another swine flu death, toll 43
TNN | Sep 9, 2013, 03.58 AM IST

PUNE: A 27-year-old pregnant woman from Satara succumbed to swine flu at a private hospital in the city on Saturday, taking the city's H1N1 death toll to 43 so far, this year.

Deepali Manoj Gaikwad, a resident of Godoli in Satara, developed influenza like symptoms on August 28. She had fever and cough and later developed breathlessness that heightened from September 1.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Another-swine-flu-death-toll-43/articleshow/22426701.cms

[Ronan Kelly]

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Beed woman dies of swine flu
Express News Service : Pune, Tue Sep 10 2013, 01:44 hrs
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Mangal Giri (52) from Beed district died of swine flu at KEM Hospital on Sunday. She had been suffering from fever with chills and a dry cough since August 24.

The victim, who was recently diagnosed as a diabetic patient, also had hypothyroidism and rheumatic arthritis.
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http://www.indianexpress.com/news/beed-woman-dies-of-swine-flu/1166896/

[tetano]

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H1N1 claims yet another life in Pune


Swine flu claimed one more life on Friday making the total number of swine flu deaths to 62 across the Pune district. Since January this year, 315 people have contracted the infection in Pune district.

The victim has been identified as Asha Baliram Kopale, a resident of Mazalgaon taluka in Beed district. She was admitted to KEM hospital on September 1. She died on Friday morning at around 10.30am, confirmed Dr ST Pardeshi, chief medical officer of health at Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC).

On September 3, her swab was sent for test and the results came as positive on September 4. Medical reports confirmed septic shock with multi-system organ failure with ARDS along with H1N1 positive, as cause of death.

The city has witnessed a sudden rise in number of suspected swine flu cases, and as many as 37 people excluding Pune in the state have succumbed to this disease since January.

Health experts have cautioned against any complacency and have advised that it should be treated on time. The doctors have warned people to be extremely cautious and asked them not overlook any signs of extreme cold and cough.

Those affected with tuberculosis, diabetes, hypertension, HIV, heart ailment and suffer from upper respiratory problems must take extra precaution.
Since April, 282,976 people have been screened throughout the Pune district. Three patients continue to be on ventilator, while six are admitted to Intensive Care units (ICUs) at city hospitals.

http://www.dnaindia.com/pune/1888517/report-h1n1-claims-yet-another-life-in-pune

35-year-old woman from Beed dies of swine flu
TNN | Sep 14, 2013, 06.00 AM IST

PUNE: A 35-year-old woman from Beed district succumbed to swine flu at a private hospital here, taking the city's H1N1 death toll to 45 so far this year.
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/35-year-old-woman-from-Beed-dies-of-swine-flu/articleshow/22567054.cms

[tetano]

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Swine flu claims 23rd victim in Nagpur

NAGPUR: Chandrapur resident Bhagwaan Dubey became the 23{+r}{+d} swine flu victim of in the city this year. He passed away on Tuesday afternoon while undergoing treatment at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).

Dubey, 46, had earlier been admitted to a private hospital in the city where he was put on ventilator. After he was diagnosed of swine flu, he was shifted to GMCH, where too he was kept on ventilator.

Dubey's samples were sent for testing at the laboratory of Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and Hospital last Monday and he was declared swine flu positive the next day. He was still on life support on Tuesday when he succumbed to the infection.

Since January, apart from the deaths 60 people have tested H1N1 positive.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Swine-flu-claims-23rd-victim-in-Nagpur/articleshow/22672417.cms

[Ronan Kelly]

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Swine flu claims 33-year-old Satara woman, toll reaches 46
TNN | Sep 21, 2013, 01.28 AM IST


PUNE: A 33-year-old woman from Satara district died of swine flu at a private hospital here on Friday, taking the city's H1N1 death toll to 46 so far this year.
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Her x-ray indicated acute respiratory distress. She was put on ventilator support on September 8. Also, her throat swab sent to National Institute of Virology tested positive for swine flu. Her condition further deteriorated. Barge developed sepsis with multi-organ failure and succumbed to swine flu around 7.30 am on September 20.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Swine-flu-claims-33-year-old-Satara-woman-toll-reaches-46/articleshow/22825321.cms

[Ronan Kelly]

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Seasonal flu perhaps? - Ro

Two women suspected of having H1N1 die in GMCH
Ranjana Diggikar, TNN | Oct 8, 2013, 03.37 AM IST

AURANGABAD:
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GMCH medical superintendent P L Gattani said, "The two women, aged 25 and 46, were from Risod taluka in the Vidharbha region's Washim district. While the younger woman was admitted on Friday evening, the 46-year-old woman was brought on Saturday evening. The women were critical and were put on ventilator."

He added that both the women died on Sunday, one in the early hours and the other in the afternoon. "They were admitted in the swine flu wards and their swab samples were sent to the virology lab in Pune. We are still waiting for the results," Gattani added.

The medical superintendent said that from January to October 7, 2013, there were 90 patients in the GMCH who were suspected to have swine flu. While five of these were tested positive for H1N1, 19 others whose test results came out negative too died during the period.

Three of these had succumbed to the disease, while five tested positive and 19 patients who were tested negative too died in this period. Moreover the reports of two patients who died on Sunday are still awaited."
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/Two-women-suspected-of-having-H1N1-die-in-GMCH/articleshow/23671378.cms

[tetano]

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Belgaum woman tests positive for H1N1

KOLHAPUR: A 50-year-old woman from Yamgarni village of Belgaum district, who was admitted to a city hospital last week, has tested positive for swine flu.

Civil surgeon at the Chhatrapati Pramila Raje Civil Hospital L S Patil said, "The woman was admitted in the hospital last week after she complained of high fever. Her throat swab sample was sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune on Thursday and it tested positive for swine flu. We have informed concerned officials in Belgaum district to take immediate steps in the village as some patients from the village had earlier been admitted with swine flu symptoms."

The woman is in a critical condition and has been kept on ventilator support. "The patient may succumb to organ failure. Another 26-year old patient from the same village is admitted in the special ward of CPR and the report of his throat swab sample is yet to arrive. However, he is out of danger and is responding to treatment," added Patil.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolhapur/Belgaum-woman-tests-positive-for-H1N1/articleshow/24176031.cms

[tetano]

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Suspected H1N1 patient dies at Government Medical College and Hospital

AURANGABAD: One suspected swine flu patient died at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) here on Thursday. According to health services officials, the report of the patient's throat swab samples is still awaited.

"The 35-year-old woman hailing from Sindkhed village in Sillod taluka was admitted at the GMCH on November 3. Her condition was critical and she was on ventilator," said P L Gattani, the GMCH medical superintendent. "The report of her swab samples sent to Pune's National Institute of Virology is still awaited," he added.

According to health department data, in 2013, total 24,087 patients were screened for swine flu in the Aurangabad circle, of which 21 were found positive and eight deaths were reported. The circle includes Aurangabad, Hingoli, Parbhani and Jalna districts.

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/aurangabad/Suspected-H1N1-patient-dies-at-Government-Medical-College-and-Hospital/articleshow/25464449.cms

[Ronan Kelly]

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District health officials to send advisories to IMA, hospitals on swine flu
Express News Service : Pune, Tue Dec 10 2013, 03:08 hrs
With the months of February and March usually showing a spike in the number of swine flu (H1N1 virus) cases, district health officials have decided to issue advisories to the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the medical community to remain alert and treat symptomatic patients as early as possible.

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According to Pune Municipal Corporation health officials, there have been 275 swine flu cases with 46 deaths since January 2013. Out of the 46 deaths, a total of 11 are from the PMC areas while other patients had come to the city for treatment.

Since 2009, the city has seen 3,140 swine flu cases. While a total of 497 persons had to be admitted for intensive care, 249 of them died.
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http://www.indianexpress.com/news/district-health-officials-to-send-advisories-to-ima-hospitals-on-swine-flu/1205693/

[Ronan Kelly]

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More deaths, cases of swine flu in 2013; virus still prevalent
Umesh Isalkar,TNN | Dec 29, 2013, 01.16 AM IST

PUNE: Experts may suggest that the H1N1 virus has become endemic, but the infection has emerged as the biggest killer in the state this year ahead of dengue.

The mortality (death) rate of swine flu infection has gone up from 8% in 2012 to 23% this year. In 2013, 643 people contracted the infection and 149 died. In 2012, 1,551 people were infected and 135 people died. Dengue claimed 89 lives in the state till November while 29 deaths were attributed to malaria (till August).
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/More-deaths-cases-of-swine-flu-in-2013-virus-still-prevalent/articleshow/28067230.cms