Tamil Nadu: influenza 2015, 38 fatalities

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Tamil Nadu Woman Dies of Swine Flu

• By Roshni Mahesh December 19, 2014 18:48 IST

A 40-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu who tested positive for H1N1 last week died at a private hospital in Coimbatore Thursday morning.

Swine flu claims another life in Tamil Nadu. NIAID/Flickr


The Kottaimedu-based woman, whose name has not been revealed, reportedly contracted swine flu during a visit to her relatives in Kerala, according to The New Indian Express.

http://www.ibtimes.co.in/tamil-nadu-...ine-flu-617766

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58-year-old dies of swine flu in Chennai

STAFF REPORTER

The patient, from Mannady in North Chennai, discharged himself ?against medical advice? from a private hospital and came to the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, but rather late.

Doctors at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital in Chennai said a 58-year-old man died of complications from swine flu on Tuesday.

The patient, Srinivasan of Mannady in North Chennai, discharged himself 'against medical advice' from a private hospital and came to the RGGGH, but rather late.
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http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/58yearold-dies-of-swine-flu-in-chennai/article6805098.ece

Man dies of swine flu
Chennai Tamil Nadu 14 mins ago

Chennai, A 53-year old man died of H1N1 (Swine flu) infection at the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, a top official said today.

P Srinivasan, a resident of Mannady here was referred to the hospital on January 16 from Apollo Hospitals with high fever.
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http://odishasamaya.com/news/man-dies-of-swine-flu

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Second swine flu death in T.N.

A 53-year-old man died of complications from H1N1 viral infection (swine flu) in a government hospital here on Monday.
Doctors at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital said P. Sreenivasan of Mannady in north Chennai had been admitted first to a private hospital in the city. On January 16, he was brought to the hospital.
?He was in bad shape when he came in, with pneumonia. We administered Tamiflu and gave him all necessary treatment,? a senior doctor said.
This is the second H1N1 death in two months in Tamil Nadu.

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/second-swine-flu-death-in-tamil-nadu/article6805807.ece

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Swine flu death toll hit the girl! Number 2 was killed in Chennai !!
Posted by: Mathi Published: Saturday, January 24, 2015, 13:57 [IST]

Chennai woman infected with swine flu died undergoing treatment. Srinivasan, who had already died of swine flu, the death toll has risen to 2 days. Srinivasan swine flu treatment at a private hospital in Chennai, get beaten up regularly vantaritanai Gandhi Hospital and admitted for treatment in Chennai. In this case, he is undergoing treatment, died last week. In this case, Saraswati, who had lived in Chennai next maraimalainakar suffering from fever and was admitted to a private hospital. He was followed by a fever in his blood sample was sent for testing. He was then found to be a symptom of swine flu. Saraswati was to be followed by treatment for swine flu. In this case, Saraswati and she died this morning. Followed by Saraswati family doctors who treated the disease vaccines and health officials gave Saidapet. Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, many succumbing to swine flu virus in Chennai in the state sparked fears of being killed 2 people.

Read more at: http://tamil.oneindia.com/news/tamil...ai-219567.html

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H1N1 influenza spreading in Tamil Nadu, one more person affected

H1N1 influenza seems to be spreading to new areas in India. After affecting Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Delhi and Punjab, the killer virus seems to have traveled to the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
Though it is not the first case in the state as the number of people affected by swine flu has risen to four this far, nonetheless it shows that it is expanding its footprints.
Reports suggest that a man today tested positive for H1N1 influenza and admitted to the Government Hospital here, taking the total number of persons undergoing treatment for the swine flu to four.

http://nvonews.com/h1n1-influenza-spreading-tamil-nadu-one-person-affected/

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191 SWINE FLU DEATHS TOOK PLACE IN INDIA IN JANUARY 2015: GOVT
by firstpost last updated on February 02, 2015 at 9:47 pm
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Tamil Nadu witnessed 93 cases with seven lives claimed by the disease
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http://www.in.com/news/current-affairs/191-swine-flu-deaths-took-place-in-india-in-january-2015-govt-53093369-in-1.html

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Three women of family admitted for h1n1

Three women of a family, including an octogenarian, have tested positive for H1N1 influenza at the Government hospital here.

The women, Chandrika (80), Radha (65) and Sasikala (57) related to a man who is already under treatment for swine flu, were hospitalised late last night, hospital sources said.

The man was admitted to the hospital on January 31 and the women tested positive yesterday.

Another two patients, including a woman, admitted in the isolation ward are recovering and are under medication, they said.

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/three-women-of-family-admitted-for-h1n1-115020300530_1.html

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CHENNAI, February 5, 2015
Updated: February 5, 2015 05:32 IST
Seven swine flu deaths reported in January

ZUBEDA HAMID

January saw seven deaths due to H1N1 (swine flu) in Tamil Nadu and there have been a total of 101 infections in the State to date this year. Sivasamy (40) of Kottur in Coimbatore district died of swine flu at a hospital in the late hours of Tuesday.
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http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/seven-swine-flu-deaths-reported-in-january/article6858611.ece

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Google translated;

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- See more at: http://www.tamilmurasu.org/Inner_Tam....H207VnGZ.dpuf

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Updated: February 20, 2015 08:32 IST
Swine flu keeps Tamil Nadu on its toes

R. SUJATHA

Health Department has stepped up surveillance to prevent spread of the H1N1 infection

Half way through February, the State has recorded more number of H1N1 (swine flu) cases than the numbers recorded in 2013 and 2014.

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Though the State government has been emphasising that the most vulnerable population are persons above the age of 65 and children below the age of five, some deaths stand out in stark contrast.

In Coimbatore, which witnessed 26 positive cases and two fatalities, the victims were a 52-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man. Both died in private hospitals. In Madurai, a 59-year-old man, who was admitted for fever in a corporate hospital a week ago, died on Thursday.
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http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/swine-flu-keeps-tamil-nadu-on-its-toes/article6915871.ece

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Expecting Mom from Villupuram Dies of H1N1

COIMBATORE/VILLUPURAM:A 27-year-old pregnant woman from Villupuram reportedly died of swine flu at JIPMER, Puducherry, on Friday even as an increasing number of H1N1 and Dengue cases is reported from across the State. Sources said the woman Gowri was suffering from cold and fever and had earlier been treated at a private hospital in Tindivanam where she underwent maternity check-up.
In another instance, three members of the same family, including a two-year old boy and six-year-old girl, showing symptoms of H1N1 were admitted in the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) on Sunday. Sources said 35-year-old woman, a resident of Kalveerampalayam, was first admitted on Thursday with high fever. Following this, her two-year-old son and six-year-old daughter were admitted with fever the same day. Tests confirmed that they were suffering from A (H1N1). Apart from this, a seven-year-old girl from P N Pudur was also admitted in CMCH for H1N1 on Thursday. A total of 11 persons are currently being treated in the isolated ward of CMCH. As on date 30 H1N1 cases were recorded in Coimbatore, out of which two were fatal.

http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil_nadu/Expecting-Mom-from-Villupuram-Dies-of-H1N1/2015/02/21/article2679396.ece

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Diabetic woman dies of H1N1

Chennai: Officials say that the 55-year-old woman from Kolathur who died on Thursday of swine flu, had uncontrolled diabetes because of which she died of cardiac attack. Sources say the woman got admitted to a private hospital in mid-February for uterus removal due to fibroids. Since she had uncontrolled diabetes, the surgery was postponed and the diabetes was brought under control. Incidentally, swine flu test was done and she tested positive. An enquiry has been ordered into the case. Officials said immediate mosquito control measures were taken and her family given Oseltamivir tablets to be taken for 10 days.

http://www.deccanchronicle.com/150227/nation-current-affairs/article/diabetic-woman-dies-h1n1

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One more H1N1 death suspected in Coimbatore

According to Health Department officials, the resident of Saravanampatti had taken self-medication for fever a week ago. However, her condition deteriorated on Saturday and was admitted to the Coimbatore Medical College Hospital (CMCH) with symptoms similar to H1N1. She died later in the day.
Following this, the Health Department is administering prophylactic treatment to the cab driver who brought her to the hospital and relatives and those who came in contact with the woman. The department was also testing them for H1N1 as a precautionary measure. Further, the officials have sprayed disinfectants in their residences and the locality .

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/one-more-h1n1-death-suspected-in-coimbatore/article6949935.ece

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Woman dies of swine flu in TN
Last Updated: Monday, March 2, 2015 - 14:24

Coimbatore: A 39-year-old woman died of swine flu at government hospital here, hospital sources said Monday.


The woman, a resident of Saravanampatti in the city, was undergoing treatment at a private hospital for the last few days due to fever and throat pain, they said.
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http://zeenews.india.com/news/tamil-nadu/woman-dies-of-swine-flu-in-tn_1555056.html

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60-year-old woman dies of swine flu in Coimbatore
Press Trust of India | Coimbatore (TN) March 3, 2015 Last Updated at 21:42 IST

In the third swine flu death in the city since January, a 60-year-old woman today succumbed to the H1N1 influenza at the Government Hospital here.
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http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/60-year-old-woman-dies-of-swine-flu-in-coimbatore-115030301385_1.html