Mexico - H1N1 Case Tracking: 1,329 Dead Through July 2010

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Re: Mexico - case tracking: 179 dead

http://www.elmanana.com.mx/notas.asp?id=138086

IMSS patient did not die of influenza A H1N1, was type B

NEW LAREDO.-The death of the mothers of IMSS alleged victim of medical negligence by doctors of this institution, was due to influenza B (seasonal) and not the type A H1N1.

Based on medical findings that were made on this case, Dr. Jaime Gutierrez Emilio Serrano, head of the Sanitary Jurisdiction No. 5 cause of death confirmed that it was influenza, but not type A.

The Head of Local Health, acknowledged that regardless of this case, the fact that there had been a death from seasonal influenza, forcing the medical authorities to step up action.

On 5 July the 38 year old woman began to feel ill, with symptoms of influenza, for which he was taken to the Medical Unit 78 of the IMSS He was prescribed different medications, but continued unrest, so the August 7 was admitted to the Hospital de Zona No. 11, where it was applied to their income, the rapid test to detect this virus.

In an interview published Aug. 9 in El Ma?ana, the spouse of the patient reported that before the inefficiency that showed before this alleged case of H1N1, doctors tried to change the verdict of the death of his wife and claimed that she died of asthmatic bronchitis .

Serrano Gutierrez said that so far in 2009 in Nuevo Laredo, about 400 suspected cases of influenza.

"The 400 cases of influenza have occurred in these less than 80 have been positive for the H1N1 virus type A, the rest is for seasonal influenza type B, some positives have come out with another type of bacteria," he said.


Neolaredense not died of Influenza A, but confirmed that his was stationary was the normal condition that occurs in the winter or not AH1N1.En cases of seasonal influenza B is not necessary to apply a ring of health, because their transmission is not very easy, plus there are vaccines against this virus the doctor said.

Dr Arturo Sandoval Brondo Valentine, director of the Hospital de Zona No. 11, by the institution he represents (IMSS), confirmed the death of the 38 years because of seasonal influenza.

For its part, the widower of the young housewife, to know the cause of death of his wife, said that regardless of the condition or type of virus, he did not desist in its application, unlike intensify its actions as necessary to other instances, as the reason for this lawsuit against the IMSS is abuse and poor service and not by a virus or disease.

"For me to know whether the cause of death was influenza A or B is not in question if doctors believe that my complaint is about abuse victim who was my wife, who gave slow service, all of which suffered in agony with people so insensitive, are images that I can not erase from my mind because they are very painful, I will proceed with this lawsuit, "he said.

Only in 2008, according to figures from the Health Department influenza type B, caused 52 deaths.

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Re: Mexico - case tracking: 182 dead

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Translation: Spanish » English

Mexico total 182 deaths from influenza (video)
In the Federal District and Mexico State, 43% of deaths; Chiapas holds first place of infection and virtually all entities increased positive cases, reported the Ssa

Wed, 26/08/2009 - 05:04

In the Federal District reported 194 students with pictures of acute respiratory infection. Photo: Gregory Bull / AP Mexico .- The Ministry of Health reported that in nine days in Mexico were 18 deaths from the virus of human influenza A/H1N1, two a day and a total of one thousand 226 new infections in a week .

On August 17, SSA reported 164 deaths, two days later there were six more deaths, to settle at 170, and yesterday the figure had risen to 182.

Regarding the number of infected, who heads the federal agency placed Jose Angel Cordova 20 thousand 860 cases; on August 17 was 19 thousand 634.

The SSA also recognized that human influenza virus continues to advance at an accelerated pace in the South and other tourism entities in the country that until a few months ago, maintained a low profile regarding the rate of infections.

The mortality and spread to 26 states in the country, the Federal District tops the list with 54, followed by the State of Mexico with 24, Chiapas, 22, Oaxaca, 9, San Luis Potosi and Tamaulipas, 7 each.

In Aguascalientes, and Yucatan huibo six deaths in each entity, in Guanajuato, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Jalisco, five in each, Baja California and Zacatecas four deaths, respectively, and Tlaxcala has three.

Chihuahua, Michoacán, Nuevo León, Querétaro and Veracruz recorded two deaths each, Campeche, Nayarit, Puebla, Quintana Roo, Sinaloa and Tabasco, a death.

It should be noted that mortality is being reported in states with low incidence of infection, such as Baja California, which has 198 cases, Aguascalientes, with 183, Nayarit, 264; Puebla, with 151, and Sinaloa, 76.

Based on the report, the virus in Yucatan, which occupies the second place of contagion, had the highest cumulative cases in a week -308 -, to spend 2 thousand 586 to a total of 2 thousand 894.

Although the Federal District is located in the third place of infection, with 2 thousand 396, is among the entities with fewer cumulative cases, only 48.

However, the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases reported that continues to receive serious cases of people living with the virus, with an average of 10 to 14 cases, which require ventilators and are in intensive care.

"The virus in Mexico City continues to circulate, the concern is to do in summer and half of those affected remains completely healthy people," said Rogelio Pérez Padilla, director of INER.

For this reason, the INER has lists 178 beds, two pavilions, adjusted pending the regrowth.

Baja California Sur, which had only 13 cases, an increase of almost 50 percent of those affected with avian and swine strains. Currently has 19, the same amount also reported Coahuila Both states ranked lowest infected.

Another important entities that have accumulated is Jalisco, in passing, in a week, a thousand 229 thousand 352 cases, which speaks of 123 new infections.

In a similar situation are Veracruz and Nuevo Leon. The first recorded 991 cases a week ago, now has 77 thousand, while the second had 611 and now has 697. Each recorded 86 cases accumulated.

Quintana Roo has not kept apart. In one week, the institution moved to Oaxaca to settle at the place 12 of infection. He was 501 and currently reports 521.

The State of Mexico, which until May was second, now stands at 14 with 481 affected site, ie 20 more.

Although Chiapas continues to occupy the first place of infection, with 3 thousand 394, accumulated in a week 59 new patients.

Tamaulipas has infected 986, 68 more; Tabasco 975, 64 more, Guerrero 736, 16 more.

In Oaxaca there are 523 infected, 30 cases more than a week ago Michoacan has 563, 15 more, and San Luis Potosi 712, 30 more than the penultimate report.

Of the 182 people killed by the virus, 85.5% had cough, fever 83.8%, 75.4% had difficulty breathing, 52% and 46.4% expectoration malaise. The 49.2% were women and 50.8% men and 72.1% were between 20 and 54 years old.

The federal agency acknowledged that states no longer have the obligation to report and acknowledged that the number of infections may be much higher than that reported in weekly reports.

Nursery closed in Nuevo Leon

Preventively and before the appearance of six cases of influenza A, childcare Social Security number 1 in Monterrey was closed for seven days.

The measure was implemented only as a defense to prevent further cases occurring. It was reported that the sick are four adult day care workers and two minors, who last week showing symptoms of the disease.

- Keys

Not to forget

• The influenza virus is transmitted through saliva droplets expelled by sick people talking, coughing, sneezing, sharing eating utensils or food, and to greet kiss.

• The infection surviving on porous surfaces like hands, door handles, railings, tissues and fabrics, and which stands between 48 and 72 hours, hence the need to wash or disinfect your hands frequently with gel.

• The 32 states reported confirmed cases, with most concentrated in Chiapas, followed by Yucatan, Mexico City, Jalisco, Veracruz, Tamaulipas and Tabasco.

Back to school: they detect cases

• • • The City Health Secretariat reported that in the first day of 2009-2010 school year, 194 students aged between 5 and 14 years of age received medical attention by presenting pictures of acute respiratory infection.

In a statement, said the local unit according to the reports of the Health Jurisdictions belonging to the Ministry of Health, was also detected two cases of students with symptoms or clinical conditions associated with human influenza virus, same to be determined by laboratory testing.

Delegations with the highest number of students who had symptoms of respiratory infection were with 33 Iztapalapa, Gustavo A. Madero 28 and Tláhuac with 26.

The boundaries that had fewer events were: Benito Juárez and Xochimilco, with one case each, and Miguel Hidalgo y Cuajimalpa with three. (Mexico • Notimex)

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Re: Mexico - case tracking: 193 dead

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Translation: Spanish ? English
193 deaths from influenza A/H1N1 in Mexico


AP | Tuesday, 1 National Sep., 2009 | Creation Time: 18:36 | Last updated: 18:36


Nine people died in recent days by influenza A/H1N1 in Mexico, bringing the total death toll to 193.

The Health Ministry said Tuesday in a statement until Monday night was 21 thousand 857 were confirmed cases of influenza A/H1N1, including the 193 deaths.

In the previous report released Friday, the new virus cases were 21 thousand 264 and the dead 184.

Mexico has announced that it sharpens a national plan to deal with a complementary outbreak of viruses, including predictions that the winter could spread to at least one million people.

Mexico, a country of nearly 107 million people, plans to acquire at least 30 million vaccines against H1N1 influenza, which would apply to specific sectors that include healthcare workers, children six to 24 months old , pregnant women and certain kinds of patients.

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 193 Dead

http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/623664.html

Translation: Spanish ? English

Kills 14 in one week by A H1N1 in Mexico
The death toll passes 179 to 193, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Health confirmed cases rose to 21 thousand 857

Agencies
El Universal
Mexico City Tuesday, 01 septiembre of 2009
17:50
Fourteen people died in recent days for influenza A in Mexico, bringing the total death toll to 193.

The states of Chiapas, Yucatan, Jalisco, Veracruz, Tamaulipas, Tabasco and Mexico City are the most cases reported so far.

The Health Secretariat (SSA) said Tuesday in a statement until Monday night was 21 thousand 857 were confirmed cases of Avian Influenza A H1N1, including the 193 deaths.

In the previous report released on Tuesday 25 August, the new virus cases were 20 thousand 860 and the dead 179.

He said that in the world are reported over 438 cases and 209 thousand more than 2 thousand 185 deaths, but because the World Health Organization (WHO) no longer requires countries to report the individual confirmed cases of A ( H1N1), the number may be lower than the actual figure.

SSA In his report indicated that in the cases of Mexico, of the 193 persons who died, 86.5 percent had cough, fever 85 percent, 74.6 percent shortness of breath, cough 51.8 percent and 49.2 percent malaise.

He said that 49.7 of the dead were women and 50.3 percent men, plus 72 percent were between 20 and 54 years old.

Mexico has announced that it sharpens a national plan to deal with a complementary outbreak of viruses, including predictions that the winter could spread to at least one million people.

The day before the holder of the Cofepris, Miguel Angel Toscano, reported that the imminent outbreak of influenza A H1N1 governments of Mexico, the United States and Canada agreed to strengthen disease surveillance at border points.

With information from AP and Notimex

ESR

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 193 Dead

http://www.jornada.unam.mx/2009/09/02/index.php?section=sociedad&article=039n1soc

Translation: Spanish ? English

Mi?rcoles 2 de septiembre de 2009
Chiapas, Yucatan and Mexico City, the entities in the country with more infections of H1N1
From the Editor

The Health Secretariat (SSA) reported Monday that up to 21 thousand had been 857 confirmed cases of influenza A/H1N1, of which 193 patients died.

Emphasized that reported the 32 states affected by the new flu virus, so it is important to maintain hygiene preventive measures such as frequent hand washing and sneezing into the inside of the elbow.

The largest number affected was in Chiapas, with 3 thousand 438 people who contracted the virus, Yucatan, with 2 thousand 952, and the Federal District with 2 thousand 481. They continue to Jalisco, a thousand 424; Veracruz, with a thousand 165, and Tamaulipas, with a thousand 43.

With fewer cases are the states of Baja California Sur (25), Coahuila (28), Durango (42) and Sinaloa (98).

The SSA also stressed the need for the presence of symptoms, patients come to health services to check for presence of H1N1 strain, especially if they suffer from a chronic condition like diabetes. Influenza is curable if handled in a timely manner, said the federal agency.
He recalled that the influenza virus is transmitted through saliva droplets expelled by sick people talking, coughing, sneezing, sharing eating utensils or food, and to greet kiss. He mentioned that the virus survives on porous surfaces like hands, door handles, railings, tissues and fabrics, and which stands between 48 and 72 hours, hence the need to wash or disinfect your hands frequently with gel.

Globally there have been over 438 cases and 209 thousand more than 2 thousand 185 deaths.

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 199 Dead

Source: http://sdpnoticias.com/sdp/contenido/2009/09/03/482606

SSA Report 22 thousand 363 cases of Influenza A and 199 deaths
Today 16:14 --

Mexico, 3 Sep (Notimex) .- The Ministry of Health (SSA) reported that to date the number of confirmed cases with influenza A (H1N1) in the country amounts to 22 thousand 363 and 199 known deaths.

Reliance said that in the 32 states are recorded cases of infection, of which most is concentrated in Chiapas, Yucatan followed, the Federal District, Jalisco, Veracruz, Tamaulipas and Tabasco.

He stated that of 199 people died because of that, 86.9 percent had cough, fever 85.4, 75.4 difficulty breathing, coughing 51.8 and 50.8 percent malaise.

In this universe, 50.8 percent were female and 49.2 percent male, while in the age range, 71.9 percent were between 20 and 54, detailed the SSA in a statement.

The SSA warned that because the influenza virus A (H1N1) is still present among the population, it is important to remain vigilant and maintain preventive measures such as frequent hand washing and sneezing etiquette.

He noted that some common symptoms that generates the influenza virus is temperature higher than 38 degrees, burning and sore throat, cough, headache with abrupt onset and high intensity, joint and muscle pain, runny nose and in some cases diarrhea.

He said that worldwide, there are over 209 thousand 438 cases and 185 over two thousand deaths, but because the countries have failed to report confirmed cases of A (H1N1) by indications from the World Health Organization (WHO), the number may be lower than the actual figure.

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 199 Dead

http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/nacion/171102.html

Translation: Spanish ? English

They fire cases of A H1N1 in the country
In Mexico fires again influenza A H1N1, especially in the last two weeks to register an increase of 2 thousand 651 cases laboratory confirmed and 29 more deaths, for a total of 22 thousand 363 cases and 199 deaths, according to reports Health Secretariat (SSA) on the status of the epidemic in Mexico

Doris Gomora
El Universal
Saturday, 05 septiembre of 2009
doris.gomora @ eluniversal.com.mx

In Mexico fires again influenza A H1N1, especially in the last two weeks to register an increase of 2 thousand 651 cases laboratory confirmed and 29 more deaths, for a total of 22 thousand 363 cases and 199 deaths, according to reports Health Secretariat (SSA) on the status of the epidemic in Mexico.

However, based on reports of dependence, more drastic registration takes place between August 31 and September 3 in three days when there was a rise of 506 more cases and six deaths in the country, before the onset of the autumn-winter season, averaging 168 cases per day.

The above figures contrast with those made on August 28, Health Secretary Jose Angel Cordova. He said the behavior of influenza was located in a stable phase, registering between 80 and 100 cases per day, adding that the National Health System is preparing for winter with Complementary National Response Plan.

The rise in cases of influenza A H1N1 that was found in Mexico has a behavior similar to the southern hemisphere autumn approached and had a major peak at the beginning of winter, according to World Health Organization (WHO) and the Epidemiological Control Center.

In the case of Mexico, from 3 August to 3 September, cases of influenza A H1N1 increased by 4 thousand 947 when they passed 17 thousand 416 a 22 mil 363 and the number of deaths increased in 53, going from 146 to 199.

According to the SSA, from 3 August to 19 August, the confirmed cases spent 17 thousand 416 a 19 mil 712, which meant that in 16 days increased infections in 2 thousand 296 and the deaths at 24, going from 146 to 170 The dead. From 19 to 24 August the increase in cases 148 thousand in the nine deaths.

Meanwhile, the 24 to 31 August the influenza A H1N1 cases rose by 997 and added seven deaths, while at 3 September, the Ssa reported an increase in 506 cases and six deaths, ie in three days often become 21 thousand 857 a 22 mil 363, and the death toll rose from 193 to a total of 199.

Health reported 199 deaths from influenza A H1N1 50.8% were female and 49.2% male, while 71.9% were between 20 and 54.

While the states of Chiapas, Yucatan, Mexico City, Jalisco, Veracruz, Tamaulipas and Tabasco are the ones that have the highest number of confirmed cases of influenza A H1N1.

In a visit to drugstores and shopping centers in Mexico City, El Universal noted that there was alcohol gel, face masks, latex gloves and scarves, but price increases have started with differences of up to 15 pesos each.

Finally, WHO reported 206 totaling 254 thousand new cases of the virus and are 2 thousand 837 deaths in the world.

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Re: Mexico - In two days, 400 cases of influenza, 8 dead

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Translation: Spanish » English
México. Ericka Pedrero
In two days, 400 cases of influenza, 8 dead
The Ministry of Health reported that states with more patients infected with H1N1 virus are Chiapas, with 3 thousand 452, and Yucatan, with 2 thousand 962; in contrast, BCS only has 31 patients and Coahuila 42.

Sun, 06/09/2009 - 06:05

The spike in infections has extreme measures in hospitals. Photo: Pablo Moses / Cuartoscuro two days there were eight deaths from influenza and 400 people infected with the virus in Mexico.

The Health Secretariat (SSA) reported that the number of confirmed cases of influenza A/H1N1 is 22 thousand 763, or 400 more compared to the previous report that gave on September 3, which was 22 thousand 363.

That same day, the agency reported the death of 199 people affected by the new strain, but yesterday reported that the number increased to 207.

For entities, said the unit, Chiapas ranks first in proven cases with 3 thousand 452; remains Yucatan with 2 thousand 962, the Federal District with 2 thousand 554 thousand 464 Jalisco, Veracruz thousand 248 thousand 98 Tamaulipas and Tabasco 991.

In contrast, Baja California Sur is the state least affected with 31 patients, with 42 followed Coahuila and Durango 53.

The spike in infections of the virus coincides with the start of school courses across the country, after the holiday period that began in July and ended in late August.

Just on the first day of classes on 10 July there were 203 cases confirmed and five days later there were 235 infections, the highest figure since.

No gender preference

The SSA explained that the number of deaths from the H1N1 virus is almost equal between men and women, because of the 207 deaths so far submitted have been 48.8 percent and 51.2 percent males, females.

By age range, she said, dependency, there is a marked contrast between infections and deaths. In the sector of the population aged 10 to 19 years there have been 6 thousand 738 cases and 9 deaths, while the share of between 40 to 49 thousand 592 have been infected and 47 deaths.

Among children 0 to 4 years there have been 2 thousand 697 infections and 19 deaths, while among adults 60 years or more have been 371 cases and 12 deaths.

With regard to the symptoms presented by patients who died, the SSA explained that 87.4 percent had cough, 86 percent, fever, 76.3 percent, dyspnea (difficulty breathing), 52.7 percent, general failures in the system, and 51 percent, expectoration

Based on figures from the World Health Organization, SSA reported that worldwide have submitted more than 254 thousand 206 cases of influenza A/H1N1, of which more than 46 thousand have been presented in Europe, 19 thousand 362 en el sudeste asiático y 3 mil 872 en África, entre otros.

The Secretariat urged people to remain vigilant and maintain preventive measures, because the virus is present among us. So follow recommended preventive measures, like washing hands often, not greeting a kiss, cover your mouth when you sneeze with your forearm and use antibacterial gel. If you have any symptoms, see a doctor and avoid self-medication.

Outbreak showed the country's scientific unit: AMC

Contingencies such as the emergence and spread of human influenza A (H1N1), exposed the scientific unit of Mexico to overseas, said Rosa Ruiz, president of the Mexican Academy of Sciences (AMC).

He noted that despite the economic and infrastructure limitations, the national scientific community has demonstrated the enormous potential of scientific and technological development.

Therefore demanded the government take responsibility for their commitment to increase steadily, investment in this sector to fulfill the legal obligation to allocate the equivalent of one percent annual gross domestic product from 2012.

"Without science and technology there is no development," said Ruiz, stating that the scientific community is ready to participate in the alliance to transform the country to which President Felipe Calderón called.

On several occasions, he recalled, the AMC has been suggested that a sustained increase in investment in this area is technically and financially viable, because it produces almost immediate effects, which are expressed in increased productivity, and competitiveness. (Mexico, Notimex)

A million in winter

Jose Angel Cordova, Secretary of Health, warned on 29 August that in winter can be more than a million influenza infections in the country.

For now, the official said, the virus is in a period of stability since the country recorded an average of 80 to 100 cases a day.

Days later, the health minister said that in 2010 Mexico will begin the experimental trials for a vaccine and hoped that one year after beginning to occur nationally.

In the meantime, SSA plans to buy 30 million vaccines, including that occurring in China.

Mexico. Ericka Pedrero

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 207 Dead

Source: http://www.laht.com/article.asp?Arti...tegoryId=14091

Mexico Swine Flu Death Toll Tops 200

MEXICO CITY ? The death toll from swine flu has risen by eight to 207 in Mexico, with the number of people infected with the AH1N1 flu virus increasing by 595 to 22,763, the Health Secretariat said.

Of the 207 people who have died, 106 were women and 101 were men, and 71.9 percent of the flu victims were between the ages of 20 and 54, the secretariat said.

Mexico?s 31 states and the Federal District have all reported confirmed cases of the AH1N1 flu virus, with the largest number of infected people in the southern state of Chiapas, followed by the eastern state of Yucatan, Mexico City, the western state of Jalisco, the eastern state of Veracruz, the northeastern state of Tamaulipas and the southeastern state of Tabasco.

A total of 254,206 swine flu cases and 2,837 deaths have been reported around the world, according to World Health Organization, or WHO, figures.

The government declared a health emergency after the AH1N1 flu virus was first detected in April, banning large public gatherings and closing schools, among other measures.

The Health Secretariat warned the public to continue to take measures to prevent the spread of the flu because the AH1N1 virus was still present in the population.

Swine flu symptoms include fever, body aches, sore throat and coughing, the secretariat said.

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 209 Dead

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Mexico records five thousand 500 new cases of influenza A/H1N1
Thursday, September 10th, 2009

September 10, 2009, 08:09 Mexico, Sep 10 (Prensa Latina) Mexico posted in the last month five thousand 515 new cases of influenza A/H1N1 and the deaths of 60 people for this reason, health officials warned today.

Nationally, the Southern states, Yucatan and Chiapas, continue with the highest number of confirmed patients, followed by Mexico City, Jalisco and Veracruz state report said the Health Ministry (SSA).

Therefore, the health measures to control the spread of the virus have intensified.

According to Universal, communities of Sinaloa, Sonora, Oaxaca and Guerrero, as in other parts of the country, returned more frequently cleaning the schools, while the health agency warns that the epidemic returns to scale.

Among the areas most affected by the new outbreak contained Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon.

To date and according to the SSA, Mexico has total registered 23 thousand 245 cases confirmed, and the deaths amounted to 209.

Authorities warned that the world is also an escalation of the virus is known now about 206 cases and 254 thousand over two thousand 837 deaths.

Recently, the World Health Organization reported in late September that will be ready the first doses of vaccine against influenza A H1N1 in the world, so that developing countries should have them.

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 209 Dead

http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/primera/33598.html

Repunta influenza; 5.515 cases in a month
Yucatan and Chiapas continue with the greatest number of patients, according to reports from the Ministry of Health

Ruth Rodriguez and correspondents
El Universal
Thursday September 10, 2009
ruth.rodriguez @ eluniversal.com.mx

The health measures to control infections of influenza A H1N1 intensified. Communities of Sinaloa, Sonora, Oaxaca and Guerrero, as in other parts of the country, returned more frequently cleaning the schools, while the Federal Ministry of Health reported that the number of people infected by the virus is increasing.

Reliance 5 thousand registered 515 new cases in the last month and the deaths of 60 individuals. He noted that nationally, Yucatan and Chiapas continue with the highest number of confirmed patients, followed by Mexico City, Jalisco and Veracruz.

Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon are the entities that have a greater increase in people infected, while Tabasco and San Luis Potosi remained virtually the same number of patients, compared with the August report.

De acuerdo con el reporte del comportamiento de la epidemia, emitido el 8 de septiembre, son 23 mil 245 casos los confirmados y 209 las defunciones registradas en el pa?s. Compared with figures of 5 August, which had 17 thousand 730 cases and 149 deaths, an estimated increase of 5 thousand 515 new cases and 60 deaths recently.

Of the total deaths from this cause, it was 51.2% women and 48.8% men and 70.8% were between 20 and 54 years old. Eight of 10 victims filed a cough, fever and difficulty breathing, and one in two patients that ended in death was diagnosed with malaise.

In the world are now over 206 cases and 254 thousand more than 2 thousand 837 deaths, but because the World Health Organization (WHO) no longer requires countries to report the individual confirmed cases, the actual number may be higher.

WHO reported that later this month will be the first doses of vaccine against influenza A H1N1 in the world, and has ensured that this year in developing countries have vaccines.

Epidemiological Control Center (CEC) said that while not all people will need antiviral, vulnerable groups should receive so it is a simple flu, in order to avoid further infections or severe complications.

From Geneva, Marie Paule Kieny, Director of the Initiative for Vaccine Research, WHO, noted that vaccines against influenza A H1N1 are not available in the private market, ie not be placed on sale commercially, so Governments decide who should be vaccinated with priority and therefore the WHO has recommended that workers are the first health sector, followed by vulnerable groups.

Meanwhile, the CCE-based in Atlanta, USA, reported that antiviral drugs should be applied to patients hospitalized for influenza, and should not wait for the confirmation of the evidence.

Four killed in BCS

The head of the Ministry of Health in Baja California Sur, Francisco Cardoza Macias, confirmed the deaths of four people associated with this virus and said that after the start of the epidemic in central Mexico, and later presented in the southeast, now plays turn to the north. "We would be witnessing the beginning in the northern states," said the official.

His counterpart in Baja California, Jos? Guadalupe Bustamante Moreno said one victim died Monday by human influenza, bringing the total nine victims in the state. Addition, the Director of Health Services of Michoacan, Jose Guadalupe Hernandez, said a woman died in Morelia following an atypical pneumonia associated with the virus.

Julio Frenk Mora, head of the branch in Colima, said it is necessary not to relax preventive measures against the virus, and that "more preventive measures have been implemented reports continue to rise." To date, he said, have registered 546 of the type A H1N1, 506 of a seasonal nature, with three deaths, and has a large number of laboratory confirmed.

Meanwhile, Chief Sanitary Regulation of Jalisco, Juan Carlos Olivares Galvez, reported that between 35 and 40 sanctioned physicians for not reporting probable cases of influenza, according to the Official Standard 168. Before the outbreak of human influenza viruses expected for the winter, the municipal authorities of Mineral de la Reforma, Hidalgo, launched a "care our health, aimed at students to avoid contagion.

Sonora schools in seven classes remain suspended due to the detection of positive cases of influenza A H1N1, said the secretary of Education and Culture, Victor Mario Gami?o Casillas. He said that the municipality of Puerto Pe?asco is most affected. (With information Gomora Doris, Gladys Rodriguez, Mae Lee, Adriana Ochoa, Julieta Martinez, Azucena Silva, Jasmin Rodriguez and Marcelo Beyliss

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 207 Dead

http://www.jornada.unam.mx/ultimas/2009/09/10/dificil-determinar-si-tenemos-la-segunda-oleada-de-influenza-cordova

Difficult to determine if there is already second wave of virus AH1N1: Cordova
Cases rose to restart classes, but the rebound is expected in December, he said.

La Jornada online
Posted: 10/09/2009 15:07

Mexico City. The Health Secretary Jose Angel Cordova Villalobos admitted that cases of influenza have increased in recent days in our country, but said it was difficult to determine whether it is a rebound of the virus, as this was expected in winter.

"Yes they are and have increased in recent days, including (but) as is the first time we experienced this virus is very difficult to know whether we're really in the second wave, because normally, as I know the plans I have mentioned, expect, by the family that this virus belongs to the family of influenza, it was up to the cold months, "he told a news conference.

In its report yesterday, the Health Secretariat (SSA) reported that cases of influenza A/H1N1 confirmed in the country increased to 23 thousand 245 of which 209 people died.

After inaugurating the Eleventh Regular Meeting of the National Health Council in this city, Cordova Villalobos said the agency in charge of the state reports have spread of the virus.

He cited new cases in Sinaloa, which led to the closure of 14 schools and "some groups". "It's pure young schoolchildren, none serious, there has been increased hospitalization, only penetrated a small child," he noted. Classes already resumed, he said.

He added that the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (INER) of the Federal District reported a total of 30 people hospitalized, many similar to that recorded in April, when he detonated the pandemic. He warned that the rise in cases coincides with the resumption of classes.

He pointed out that it has discussed with state health secretaries who need to be "attentive, alert, that we reinforce the messages of prevention and promotion, so that all cleanup actions, to avoid the handshake, not patients go to crowded places will be very important. "

Therefore, Cordova Villalobos called his state counterparts to strengthen epidemiological surveillance.

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 211 Dead

Source: http://www.cronica.com.mx/nota.php?id_nota=457182

Mexico recorded 23 thousand 774 cases and 211 deaths due to H1N1
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Friday, 11 Sep., 2009 | Creation Time: 18:44 | Last updated: 18:44

The Health Secretariat (SSA) reported that last Wednesday rose Friday to 23 thousand 245 a 23 mil 774 verified cases of influenza A H1N1 in the country, while deaths rose from 209 to 211.

In reiterating that you should not lower its guard and must maintain preventive measures such as frequent hand washing and sneezing tag because the virus is present, explained that of the 211 people killed were women, 51.2 percent and 48.8 percent male , and 71.1 percent had between 20 and 54 years old.

In its report noted that of the 32 states that have confirmed cases are most concentrated in Chiapas, Yucatan, Mexico City, Jalisco, Veracruz, Tamaulipas and Tabasco.

Regarding the global report added that there are over 254 thousand 206 cases and two thousand 837 deaths, but because the World Health Organization (WHO) does not require countries to report individual cases, the number may be less an actual figure.

The SSA reiterated that influenza is a disease that if treated early is usually curable, so they urged people, especially suffering from chronic illness, to go immediately to the nearest health unit when this one symptom of respiratory disease to keep it simple and even cause death.

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 211 Dead

http://www.informador.com.mx/mexico/2009/136925/6/rebrota-influenza-en-seis-estados.htm

Influenza regrow in six states
Note IMSS | States | Human Influenza
Teachers and parents decided to suspend classes for three days and do a general cleaning. NTX
Activities were suspended in 404 thousand schools
Entities reported fewer cases of H1N1 virus are experiencing a rise in infections, especially among young

MEXICO CITY .- Advances regrowth influenza A H1N1 in the country, and in the last 24 hours the Secretariats of Health and State Education closed campuses in numerous organizations and have increased health filters to reduce the levels of infection.

Only in Culiacan, Sinaloa, activities were suspended yesterday in the 404 thousand schools, classes determination that left 266 thousand students of all levels. School activities will resume until Thursday 17 September, allegedly.

Also, the health alert was extended to all nurseries located in Culiacan, so the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) will be closed also indicated that six days.

According to reports from health authorities, will have identified over 600 cases of tables associated with the virus influenza H1N1 among students, ranging in age from eight to 14 years.

In Sonora suspended classes in two schools, for a total of nine facilities closed so far this week.

In Michoacan, by order of the State Health Secretariat and the Ministry of Education (SEE), from Sept. 21 health filters are reinstalled in all the school buildings, said the head of the ESS, Graciela Andrade Garcia , while a 12 year old girl killed by the virus in the city of Puebla.

The director of the Southern General Hospital of Puebla, Aaron Zarain, confirmed the death and said that two patients infected by the same evil, are delicate.

Fearing and the demands of parents, four deaths resulting from influenza A H1N1 in Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, the Health Ministry decided to suspend classes for preschool, primary and secondary, to the next 17 September.

Francisco Cardoza Macias, owner of Health in Baja California Sur, said that it was decided to use the following days to conduct an information campaign among the population fit, given that panic caused the deaths of four people, including a lower.

In Tamaulipas, the over six thousand schools in basic and higher level where the filters are being put on health, only a staff director decided to suspend classes in Reynosa, for the detection of influenza A H1N1 in four students.

In Jalisco, the Health Ministry said that the Entity is not among those who are reporting a spike of the virus, although not ruled out at any time to change.

CREDITS: Report Writing / APP

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Re: Mexico - Case Tracking: 211 Dead

http://www.jornada.unam.mx/2009/09/13/index.php?section=estados&article=031n1est

In Jalisco 526 cases of H1N1 infection, in Puebla are 229

6 deaths confirmed by recent outbreak of influenza in three states
Suspended classes in schools from BCS, Sonora, Sinaloa and Colima to prevent the spread of the virus


Health authorities confirmed Saturday the death of a child under two years in Puebla on Friday of a man of 42 years in Jalisco, and in recent days the four people in Baja California Sur, because of the outbreak of influenza A/H1N1 . Moreover, in that institution, and in Sonora, Sinaloa and Colima, many schools and tens of thousands of students at all levels will have activities for several days before the spread of the virus.

In Puebla, the director of the Southern General Hospital, Zarain Aaron Rodriguez, announced Saturday that the boy died on September 8 by severe anemia and pneumonia, after a stay of 15 days from seasonal influenza, while the number of infections with the H1N1 virus adds 229 to the time the entity.

On Friday in Guadalajara, Jalisco Secretariat of Health reported that a 42-year resident of Arandas died on September 9 after having symptoms since August 22 for medical attention after two weeks at the General Hospital of the West. "Until today there are 19 deaths, 15 thousand new cases and 526 human influenza patients," he said.

In Baja California Sur, following confirmation of the death of four persons in the municipality of Los Cabos by the H1N1 virus in recent days, including a high school student 14 San Jose del Cabo, the state Health Ministry and City Hall suspended classes at local campuses basic education over the next Monday and Tuesday, extended the compulsory rest on Wednesday.

In Cabo San Lucas stepped suspension from elementary school Thursday Ag?ndez Jesus Castro, at the concentration of infections and deaths caused by human influenza in Los Cabos and the alarm that spread through the school sector, for which all campuses of the municipality be disinfected and 50 thousand students from preschool, primary and secondary classes have not said Secretary of Public Education, Omar Castro Cota.
The Ministry of Public Health of Sonora, meanwhile, confirmed the emergence of eight new infections of the disease in the primary school Obregon Hermosillo, so ordered the Ministry of Education and Culture suspend classes at that campus for seven days Beginning Friday, which already are eight schools with full or partial suspension of activities.

In the state there were two deaths and human influenza and the confirmed number of cases resolved and treatment is 180, officials said, while in Sinaloa State Commission of Human Rights issued precautionary measures or to the health sector to deal with priority any person who comes to hospitals with flu-like paintings to establish as soon as they are of the type A/H1N1.

With the emergence of flu in hundreds of people and killed five people during August only in the municipality of Guasave, the authorities also suspended classes in all public and private educational levels of Sinaloa on Thursday of last week and until 17 September.

In Colima, where 592 cases of influenza outbreak A/H1N1- apparently seasonal paralyzed 50 students and teachers to the state university and from next Monday 25 thousand students will not go to school from the preparatory level to postgraduate, reported health authorities.

Raymundo Leon, Ulises Gutierrez, Javier Valdez and Veronica Gonzalez, with information from Notimex