Indonesia - Kalimantan - 6 suspected with bird flu, now 4 negative and 2 with H1N1

[Gert van der Hoek]

Four more children in hospital now, treated as if they have bird flu. They have flu-like symptoms, in relation to chickens that suddenly died.

The symptoms don't seem to be serious. However H5N1 can present itself in a mild form. We will have to wait untill the testresults are published.

Edit: The first child in hospital - the 4-year-old - is cleared: tested negative.


Wednesday, June 30, 2010,

Another Four Children maintained in the Isolation Room

Suspected Bird Flu Suspect

PONTIANAK - Isolation Room AI dr Soedarso, Tuesday (29 / 6), re-accept the patient
suspected suspect bird flu. Unmitigated, this time straight into the space of four patients
isolation, after the previous examination in the emergency room. These patients were Ardian,
Wenti Pratiwi, Audina and Ari. "All patients are children under 10 years old. They entered
Around this afternoon, successively with the lapse of time that was not too long. So when this
There were five patients coupled with yesterday's entry, "said dr. Salam, Chairman of the Team Physician
handling of bird flu dr. Soedarso, the Pontianak Post, yesterday (29 / 6).

According to Salam, arrival at the hospital, the patient's condition was not fair. Inspection results
while showing a very high body temperature, accompanied by a cough and runny nose. In addition, after
heard the story of a family party where there was a sudden dead chicken around the place
residence, then moved to direct patient isolation room. Although the condition is quite good,
institution still take action to enter into the isolation room, to know
the truth. "Looking at symptoms, we decided to bring the patient into the room
isolation. Since this is an act of prevention of transmission of the virus. In addition to the team can
conduct further testing, "said Salam.

Besides inserted into isolation rooms, patients were also given early treatment, with a given drug
antibiotics, fever and Tamiflu containing oseltamivir. Until now, it's still in
continue to monitor patient's progress.

Blood sampling as well as swap (mucus throat) has been undertaken with the Office
Provincial health. The sample was immediately sent to the Institute for Research and Development Laboratory
Ministry of Health (Balitbangkes) MOH to ensure positive or not infected
H5N1 virus. The head of the Pontianak City Health Office, Multi Juto Bhatarendo justify four
Pontiac residents go to hospitals Sudarso. "They are a fever and was referred to it because there is a history
chickens died suddenly in his environment, "said Multi malam.

Keempat earlier this patient referrals from hospitals
Bhayangkara, health centers and Works Mulya Purnama. "The action was referral to hospitals Soedarso
appropriate. But the suspect is not yet right for the term. Because it must be proved by the results of the examination
poultry in the vicinity, "he said adding currently Multi.Ia Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and
Forest City continues to disseminate Pontianak. "We also continue to coordinate with
relevant agencies. Officers in the field is also to socialize, he said.

http://www.pontianakpost.com/index.php?mib=berita.detail&id=35807

Rabu, 30 Juni 2010 ,

Empat Anak Kembali Dirawat Ruang Isolasi

Diduga Suspect Flu Burung

PONTIANAK--Ruang Isolasi Flu Burung RSUD dr Soedarso, Selasa (29/6), kembali menerima pasien diduga suspect flu burung. Tak tanggung-tanggung, kali ini empat pasien langsung masuk ruang isolasi, setelah sebelumnya dilakukan pemeriksaan di ruang IGD.

Pasien tersebut adalah Ardian, Wenti Pratiwi, Audina dan Ari.“Semua pasien adalah anak-anak di bawah 10 tahun. Mereka masuk sekitar siang tadi, secara berturut-turut dengan selang waktu yang tak terlalu lama. Sehingga saat ini ada lima pasien ditambah dengan yang kemarin masuk,” ujar dr. Salam, Ketua Tim Dokter penanganan flu burung RSUD dr. Soedarso, kepada Pontianak Post, kemarin (29/6).

Menurut Salam, saat tiba di rumah sakit, kondisi pasien sudah tidak wajar. Hasil pemeriksaan sementara menunjukkan suhu tubuhnya sangat tinggi, disertai batuk dan pilek.

Selain itu, setelah mendengar cerita dari pihak keluarga dimana terjadi ayam mati mendadak disekitar tempat tinggalnya, maka pasien langsung di pindahkan ke ruang isolasi. Meskipun kondisi cukup baik, pihaknya tetap melakukan tindakan memasukkan ke ruang isolasi flu burung, sampai diketahui kebenarannya.

“Melihat gejala yang dialami, kami pun memutuskan membawa pasien ke ruang isolasi. Karena ini merupakan tindakan pencegahan penularan virus. Selain itu agar tim dapat melakukan pemeriksaan selanjutnya,” jelas Salam.

Selain dimasukkan ke ruang isolasi, pasien juga diberikan penanganan awal, dengan diberikan obat antibiotik, penurun panas dan Tamiflu yang mengandung oseltamivir. Sampai saat ini pihaknya masih terus memantau perkembangan pasien.

Pengambilan sampel darah serta swap (lendir tenggorokan) telah dilakukan bersama Dinas Kesehatan Provinsi. Sampel segera dikirim ke Laboratorium Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kementerian Kesehatan (Balitbangkes) Depkes RI untuk memastikan positif atau tidaknya terjangkit virus H5N1.

Kepala Dinas Kesehatan Kota Pontianak, Multi Juto Bhatarendo membenarkan empat warga Pontianak masuk ke RSUD Sudarso. “Mereka demam dan dirujuk ke sana karena ada riwayat ayam mati mendadak di lingkungannya,” ujar Multi tadi malam.Keempat pasien ini rujukan dari RS Bhayangkara, Puskesmas Purnama dan Karya Mulya.

“Tindakan rujukan ke RSUD Soedarso sudah tepat. Namun untuk istilah suspect belum tepat. Karena harus dibuktikan dengan hasil pemeriksaan unggas di sekitarnya,” kata Multi.Ia menambahkan saat ini Dinas Pertanian, Perikanan, dan Kehutanan Kota Pontianak terus melakukan sosialisasi. “Kami juga terus berkoordinasi dengan instansi terkait. Petugas di lapangan juga melakukan sosialisasi,” katany .

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Pontianak, West Kalimantan ::: 4-year-old negative bird flu. Four other children under isolation

Posted by Ida on June 30, 2010

Pontianak – Following to avian influenza (AI) outbreak in chickens, four people from different areas in Pontianak are under intensive treatment of alleged bird flu infection. Patients were reported to develop fever and flu symptoms after chickens suddenly died around their neighborhood.

Patients are being treated in dr Soedarso hospital, Pontianak. A patient has recovered and discharged from hospital, while four patients are still isolated, Ad (10), Ap (15), Da (10) and Wt (9). Da and Wt are cousins, and neighbors of Ap residing in Karya Bhakti street. Ad is resident of Pak Benceng of Pontianak city.

Head of Medic and Non-Medic Service Division, Dr Soedarso hospital, Dr Hj Tita Selati said patients had been taken care according standard procedure (protap). “They are isolated and given Tamiflu”, said Tita.

In the meantime, patients’ swab samples have been sent to research and development laboratory of Ministry of Health (Litbangkes) in Jakarta for bird flu confirmation.

Ap was referred from Gang Sehat public health center and Wt was from Purnama public health center.

Previously, Dd (4.5), a bird flu suspect patient in dr Soedarso had been confirmed negative by Litbangkes, and discharged from hospital.

Source: Indonesia local newspaper, Equator News. http://www.equator-news.com/index.ph...etail&id=21204

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I added a google translation of the same article summarized by Ida from Birdflu Corner, with some more details.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010, 07:27:00

Five Residents Pontiac Suspect Bird Flu

PONTIANAK. After the sudden spread of chicken deaths due to diseases that plague virus riding on Avian Influenza (AI) in several locations in Pontianak, Pontianak turn four people in intensive care because suspect bird flu.

Until Tuesday (29 / 6), five casualties suspect bergenetik H5NI virus was treated in hospital dr Soedarso (hospitals) Pontianak. One of them had gone home and declared cured. While four others are still treated in isolation rooms. They are Ad (10), Ap (15), Da (10) and WN (9).

The four are still lying low in a special treatment room of the hospital. Da, a resident who is located at Jalan Karya Bhakti hospitalized since Monday (28 / 6) at around 11:00 noon. In the evening, at around 19:30, Ad, residents Pak Benceng also treated. Ap and WT, both located at Jalan Karya Bhakti in the hospital only one hour apart.

Head of Medical and Non Medical Services Dr Soedarso, Dr Hj Tita Selati Equator Sundari found in his office said, to prevent the worsening condition of the patient, it already provides a number of handling steps in accordance Equipment Procedure (SOP). "They've been isolated and given drugs (tamiflu)," Tita said.

For now, medical party can not give assurance that it is positive if four people suffering from bird flu. Parties are still awaiting results of medical Research and Development in Jakarta against the patient's saliva swab alias. "Special Da, his swab was sent to the Research and Development laboratory since Monday. While for Ad, Ap, and the new WT shipped this afternoon (Tuesday, red), "Tita said.

Da, Ad, and WT treated medical officers under the command of Dr. Hidayati Sp.A Dedet, because all three were aged children. While Ap treatment was done under the command of Abdul Salam dr spp. "Wh was referred from PHC Healthy Gang. While WT is a patient referral from PHC Purnama, "Tita said.

Before treating these four patients, Tuesday (22 / 6) and Dr Soedarso also caring, DD (4.5), the other suspect bird flu patients. But since Monday this week, Citizens Gang swasembada I, Jalan Mahmud Siantan Situt Gusti is allowed to go home because the results of laboratory examination of its Research and Development to declare a negative swab.

Fitr, one of the senior nurse special care Soedarso Dr, Pontiac says, they take care of four patients who already showed conditions improved. "Cough colds they suffer already began to subside," Mubarak said when met at his office.

The fourth condition of the patient's body heat also began to decline. Ad body temperature is maintained at the beginning of 37.4 degrees Celsius, yesterday afternoon was decreased to 36 degrees Celsius. Ap of the first body temperature reached 39.8 degrees Celsius was treated decreased to 37.54 degrees Celsius.

"Da body temperature of 39 degrees celsius early entry has also been decreased down to 37.4 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, the body temperature of WT was still 38 degrees Celsius to survive, "beber-Fitr.

Two of the four patients treated in a special treatment room at Dr Soedarso, namely Da and WT evidently still has strong family ties. "I and Cr, wt father, siblings," says Mr (42), Da's father to the Equator, yesterday.

Mr da a second child, from the marriage with Sk (42). Da has a brother, Aj (17). "Yesterday, her sister (Aj) also complained of fever. But now it's healed and keep the house, "added Mr.

In addition to siblings, residence of Mr. and Kr, which is also his biological brother is still one roof. They inhabit the same house, and only restricted the residence of the wall to separate the two.

"With Ap, we are also neighbors. Our residence hall with Ap only difference. But our kitchens and home kitchens tumah Ap confront each other, "explained Mr.

According to Mr, Da already showing symptoms of illness since Sunday afternoon (27 / 6). "Monday morning we took her medication at the PHC-tse," said Mr. Wonka.

From examination of anamnesis (interview families) conducted by the medical center Purnama, known around the house of Mr. many chickens that died. Fear of anything, any officer directly refer to Dr Da Soedarso to do any special treatment.

"Just happened to my brother a lot of chicken. But for three consecutive days, starting Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, pet chickens that died my brother a lot, "said Mr. Quin.

Number of chickens owned by the brother who died over 30 Mr. tail. Three chickens are bred wife also joined Mr. dead. "The death of the chickens for no apparent reason. Only flutter-flutter just like that, "said a man who worked as laborers will.

More strangely, again, continued Mr, carcasses of dead chickens were quickly decay. "Half an hour after death, a chicken's head immediately turned blue. Carcass was also issued a strong scent, like new already drank the poison, "concluded me while saying they never eat the chicken that died.

Use RPH
Responding to the discovery of the patient suspect bird flu, the Mayor of Pontianak, H Sutarmidji SH MHum said relevant agencies should explain to the public that eating chicken and eggs in Pontianak is not a problem. "As long as it really cook," he said.

Sutarmidji also reminded the people not to eat sick chickens. "The seller should not sell any sick or dead chicken chicken, so that people believe and want to buy a chicken," he said.

He stressed to all the people of Pontiac it does not matter as long as required to consume chicken. "I just ate chicken every day, no problem," he said.

Sutarmidji these provisions are intended, among other things consumed chicken should be cut in the Slaughter House (RPH), due to be examined directly from the related department team that chickens were not infected with bird flu. "We try to be the chickens were slaughtered in slaughterhouses," he said.

Consumers who want to see directly the process of cutting chickens in slaughterhouses that have been received supervision from the health department and the other was, of course it still ditoleran. "Until there is awareness in society about the importance of cutting the chicken in the slaughterhouses," said Sutarmidji.

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House: No Need to Panic By Death Chickens
Friday, July 2, 2010 03:49 AM
Pontianak (ANTARA News) - Members of the House of Representatives Commission IX-Margret Karolin Natasa asks people not to panic associated with the number of chickens that died in Pontianak and surrounding areas in the past two weeks.

"All has not been proven, people should not panic," said Natasa Karolin-Margret in Pontianak, Thursday.

According to PDI-P politicians, for the handling of bird flu had no fixed procedure that must be a related party. This applies to the handling of suspects and people with bird flu.

"Let's prove it if that's true," said Karolin from that electoral district ordinance.

On that occasion he also asked relevant agencies should provide an understanding of the causes, characteristics, prevention, and anticipation of bird flu.

Regarding whether or not Pontiac have a lab to detect bird flu virus, Karolin says it needs to be studied from various aspects, for example, the number of cases. "This laboratory is very expensive considering the value," he said.

District General Hospital (Hospital) dr. Pontiac Soedarso unexpected treat four patients referred from bird flu after a community health center (Puskesmas) because the condition of high fever and shortness of breath.

House of Representatives (DPR) RI through IX Commission continues to monitor events and positive expectations of bird flu in some parts of Indonesia.http://www.antaranews.com/berita/127...-kematian-ayam

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Saturday, July 3, 2010, 08:21:00
Negative for Bird Flu, Swine Flu Positive



PONTIANAK-test results of laboratory examination of Research and Development Institute Ministry of Health in Jakarta for two patients, Dany Ardian (10) and Audina (8) susfect suspected H5N1 bird flu has been accepted party Soedarso Hospital. The results conclude that two negative pasein H5N1 (bird flu) but the positive H1N1 (swine flu). Now they are still undergoing intensive care isolation room. This was revealed in a press conference Soedarso Hospital party to a number of journalists, Friday (2 / 7). Description was submitted dr.Abdussalam, S.pp and dr.Dedet H, accompanied by the Head of Service S.ppa dr.Tita Sulandari Hospital and the Hospital of the public relations department, Rudy SH.

"Two patients who were treated in hospital isolation room negative Soedarso susfect bird flu, Influenza A type HINI positive. Type influenzanya than usual and not fatal bird flu, "said Dr. Abdussalam. And low in the cause of death. But be dangerous if not treated quickly. Because the virus attacks the human lung tissue. Which spread through the human rather than from pigs. While for two other patients, Ar and WN, are still awaiting results of laboratory examinations of Research and Development Institute Ministry of Health in Jakarta know the symptoms of a virus that attacks. Simultaneously Dedet, said fourth condition of the patient is now his condition continues to improve.

Go back, go dr Abdussalam, typical clinical presentation of swine flu infection in humans are similar to ordinary inluenza. With symptoms of viral infections that attack humans if the fever more than 37.8 degrees centigrade, sore throat, cough, runny nose, headache and pain. While preventive measures that can be done, said Abdussalam, avoid contact with people who are sick. Then cover the nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing and washing hands with soap and water. "More important whenever possible to avoid contact with others when the flu," he said. "Or the silence in the house when they have flu symptoms. And swine influenza virus died on the temperature of 70 degrees Celsius, "he added. Another explanation about the prevention of H1N1 dr Dedet, maintaining the pattern of healthy eating by putting four of five perfect. To be able to awake the condition of the body. Because adequate protein intake. Because the disease attacks the body when conditions are weak. One reason for low protein content in the body. So that the body becomes weak immune. "That disease can get in," he said. (STM)


http://www.pontianakpost.com/index.p...etail&id=35928

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the birds have h5n1, and the kids have h1n1..

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Saturday, July 3, 2010, 04:03:00
Two Hospital Patients Soedarso Positive Influenza Type A H1N1



PONTIANAK. Ar and WT, the two patients who underwent treatment at hospitals Soedarso Pontianak since five days ago have detected influenza type A (H1N1) is based on test results of laboratory examination Kemenkes Institute for Research and Development. Previously, patients were

"Results of laboratory tests on blood samples from two patients in hospitals Soedarso Pontiac showed both positive influenza A. However, this type of influenza is not dangerous. If the patient's condition gets better, tomorrow (today, red) was allowed to go home, "said Dr. Abdussalam, Spp Dedet and Dr H was accompanied by Head of Service Sppa dr Tita Sulandari and publicity department of Hospital, SH Rudy told reporters at a press meet in space Soedarso Pontiac General Hospital Director, Friday (2 / 7).

According to Salam, this type of influenza symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, pain in the body, head, chills, lethargic and weak. Some patients experienced bowel movements and vomiting.

He also explained that non-fatal influenza A compared to bird flu. Even very low in the cause of death. But be dangerous if not treated quickly. Because the virus attacks the human lung tissue. Which spread through the human rather than from pigs.

Influenza type A viruses are divided into several sub-types based on two types of proteins on its surface. This protein is called as Hemaglutinin (HA) and Neuroaminidase (NA). There are 15 types of sub-types of HA and 9 NA subtypes, and various combinations of the two types of proteins can be found.

Only some type A flu virus that commonly infect humans today, namely H1N1, H1N2, and H3N2. While some sub-types commonly found in animals, such as H7N7 and H3N8 flu that causes disease in horses.

Sub-type called type A flu virus based type of HA and NA proteins, for example is the H1N2 type A influenza viruses that have a type of protein, HA protein 1dan NA2. So that the virus is H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus Type A that have a 5 HA and NA proteins 1.

In the meantime, DD has come home first and the results were negative. Remaining two other patients the DN and Au, are still awaiting results of laboratory examination of Research and Development Institute Ministry of Health in Jakarta to know the symptoms of a virus that attacks.

dr Dedet, said fourth condition that they handle the current patient condition was steadily improving. Typical clinical presentation of swine flu infection in humans are similar to normal influenza. With symptoms of viral infections that attack humans if the fever more than 37.8 degrees Celsius, sore throat, cough, runny nose, headache and pain.

Precautions that can be done, said Dedet, avoid contact with people who are sick. Then cover the nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing and washing hands with soap and water. "More important whenever possible to avoid contact with others when the flu. Or remain silent in the house when they have flu symptoms, "he added.

HINI prevention could also pattern by maintaining healthy eating by putting four of five perfect. To be able to awake the condition of the body. Because adequate protein intake. Because the disease attacks the body when conditions are weak. One reason for low protein content in the body. So that the body becomes weak immune. http://www.equator-news.com/index.ph...etail&id=21234

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A number of pigs destroyed because of flu Sick Children
Sunday, July 4, 2010 5:15 pm 0 Comments 0 0

PONTIANAK - MI: Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Pontianak City who allegedly destroyed a pig infected with hog cholera or swine plague similar owned by a citizen Gang Pak Majid, Pontianak District Municipality.

"The pig was infected with swine plague that destroyed so as not contagious to other animals and humans in the vicinity," said Chief Diswanak Aswin Dja'far Pontianak City, Saturday (3 / 7). Culling infected pigs suspected of swine plague by burning it to death and no infectious virus.

One of the residents Gang Pak Majid, Marsiyah, stated, because one of the residents keresahannya alley raises pigs. "My son, AW, currently still being treated at the Regional General Hospital (Hospital) Soedarso Pontianak, which until now still waiting for lab test results," he said.

He hopes that pet pigs was destroyed because people uneasy. "Enough of my child in the hospital," he said.

Previously, Friday (2 / 7), De, 10, and Da, 8, undergoing treatment in hospitals Soedarso since five days ago. According to laboratory test results, both positive influenza A (H1N1). Both previously reported an unexpected flu H5N1 (bird flu), but negative.

Head of Hospital Services Soedarso Pontiac Tita Selati Sundari states, influenza type A (H1N1) is not dangerous. If the patient's condition improved, Saturday (3 / 7) or Sunday (4 / 7), has been allowed to go home. "Both patients had been treated since Monday (28 / 6) is a referral from PHC Pontianak," said Tita explains.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States, influenza symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, pain in the body, head, chills, lethargic and weak. Some patients experienced bowel movements and vomiting.

Two more patients of the AP, 15, and W, 9, who entered hospital on Tuesday Soedarso (29 / 6), until now the results of laboratory tests have not come out. "We're still waiting for test results of blood samples. If we had the results, we will convey to the media," said Tita.

According to him, the four patients suspect bird flu was treated by dr pediatrician Dedet. Previously, hospitals also treat De Pontianak, 4, unexpected bird flu patients. Based on the results of laboratory tests on blood samples of bird flu negative De. http://www.mediaindonesia.com/read/2...Anak-Sakit-Flu

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Confusing reporting of initials and ages for suspected H5N1 cases in <st1:place w:st="on">Kalimantan</st1:place>. Five suspected cases total (number in bold), two are still suspected of H5N1 infection.
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In Post #1 four children suspected of H5N1.
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In Post #2 (1) one child, Dd (4.5) [De?] is negative and released, four other children still suspected with H5N1. These four include :
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(2) Ad (Audina) (10), from Pak Benceng, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Pontianak</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">City</st1:placetype></st1:place> (post # 4, tested negative for H5N1, positive for H1N1). Post #6 states that they are still waiting for test results for Au (Audina??). Post #7 states that AW (Audina?) is still being treated.
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And three from <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Karya Bhakti street</st1:address></st1:street>, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Pontianak</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">City</st1:placetype></st1:place>
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(3) Ap (15) (Ar? Post #4) awaiting test results for AP (post #7).
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(4) Da (Dany Ardian) (10) (post # 4, tested negative for H5N1, positive for H1N1) (referred to as DN in post #6? ? Post #7 states that they are still waiting for results of tests for AW, does this refer to Patient (3) Ap?
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(5) Wt (9) (WN Post #4) awaiting test results for W (post #7)
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Da and Wt are cousins, and neighbors of Ap (Post #2).
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Pontianak, West Kalimantan ::: Two of bird flu suspects test negative

Posted by Ida on July 5, 2010

Pontianak ? Bird flu suspect patients who are being treated in Dr Soedarso hospital, Dany Ardian (10) and Audina (8) tested negative bird flu H5N1 by Ministry of Health Research and Development laboratory (Litbangkes) in Jakarta. Previously, dr Soedarso hospital was reported to have treated four bird flu suspect patients.

On the other hand, test showed that patients were positively contracting H1N1 infection so they?re still under intensive treatment. This result was announced by officials of dr Soedarso hospital, dr Abdussalam and dr Dede.

?Two patients have been tested negative bird flu H5N1 but positive H1N1. It is relatively mild disease, unlike bird flu,? said dr Abdussalam.

In meantime, hospital is still waiting for test result of two other bird flu suspect patients, Ar and Wn. So far, all four bird flu suspect patients treated in dr Soedarso hospital are in good condition.

Source: Indonesia local newspaper, Pontianak Post. http://www.pontianakpost.com/index.p...etail&id=35928

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Influenza A viruses mutate genes
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 15:46 AM |
Pontianak (ANTARA News) - Influenza viruses type A as A5N1 and A1N1 predicted genes have been mutated so that it can grow in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, the temperature around 30 degrees celcius.

Pontiac City Health Office Head, Multi Juto Bhatarendro, said Tuesday in Pontianak, Pontianak temperature like that any virus should be dead. If one can survive the possibility during the rainy season.

"So the bird flu virus, swine flu, or SARS could emerge during the rainy season in December until April and usually in temperate countries," he said.

Padjadjaran University alumnus was doubted if the city of Pontianak, the regions through which the Equator line with enough sunlight into the influenza A virus was developed.

"It's a bit odd, there is a gene mutation or high mobilization of where the origins of these viruses," said Multi.

Not only that, because growth is also closely associated with viral vectors would have also hooked up with neighborhood problems.

"For example, if you got the flu and did not want to wear masks and not far away from the inhalation of course healthy people in healthy people will be infected," he said.

For that purpose, Multi suggest to people to always cultivate healthy and clean life behavior.

Since the discovery of cases of chickens died suddenly three weeks ago, there were six residents who stated suspect bird flu. However, the results of last inspection states, four were negative and two more bird flu tested positive for swine flu.

Pontianak City Health Office, said the two patients who tested positive for swine flu is now recovered and is back home. http://www.antaranews.com/berita/127...za-a-bermutasi

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Pontianak, West Kalimantan ::: Official doubts influenza virus is replicable in Pontianak

Posted by Ida on July 7, 2010

Pontianak – Influenza A virus like H5N1 and H1N1 subtypes assumed to have mutated to a replicable state in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, which has temperature about 30 centigrade, said Head of Health Service of Pontianak, Multi Juto Bhatarendo. Multi said any virus naturally could not survive at such temperature.

“Bird flu, swine flu or SARS viruses will emerge during rainy season on December to April, and usually occur in cold countries,” he said. Furthermore, he doubted if Pontianak, a city that passed by equator with adequate sunshine, could be a place for influenza virus replication. “It means there is gene mutation or high rate mobilization of the virus,” he added.

Multi also mentioned the development of virus replication is related to the vector and surrounding environment.

Since the finding of sudden death in chickens three weeks ago,six people were reported as bird flu suspects. Latest examination showed they were tested negative bird flu, and two were tested positive swine flu (pandemic H1N1 2009 flu).

Source: Indonesia news office, ANTARA. http://www.antaranews.com/berita/127...za-a-bermutasi

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Comment:

Untill now we did not get many reports about bird flu in poultry from Kalimantan. The authorities were surprised after the recent outbreak. Especially in this time of the year. May be the virus adapted itself ("mutated") to higher temperatures, they suggest.

It strikes me we often see similiar reactions from authorities and other stakeholders in case of an outbreak of a new disease, new in a certain region, or country.

After such events often we hear about "mutations" , "a more virulent strain" , etc. etc. Not only in Indonesia, but worldwide. Without any evidence, without sequences, etc.

Recently in the Netherlands some microbiologists said the same thing ("may be a more virulent strain") regarding the Q-fever outbreak in the Netherlands.

We cannot exclude the possibility of a more virulent strain of course. However it seems to me is doesn't help to make such statements without a shred of evidence.

The avian influenza virus was found in Egypt in the summer, it can be (very) hot there too. Also in other countries bird flu popped up in the hot season.

It may be a psychological thing, a way to cope with the new situation? And a way to say: we could not help it - force majeure - it was beyond our responsibility ?

[sharon sanders]

Re: Indonesia - Kalimantan - 6 suspected with bird flu, now 4 negative and 2 with H1N1

Thank you Dutchy and I agree.