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Influenza A H1N1 became a typical disease of winter
For Anf - Agency - 30/08/2010
Spanish-Eng. Translation
LA PAZ |
In the country, influenza A H1N1 became a more of a seasonal influenza, a disease directly related to the cold season, as the majority of colds. A significant event of recent occurrence of the disease is that most of those infected with this new virus has been recovered without antiviral therapy, but healed with measures taken against any cold.
"Probably will stay in our midst for many years and from time to time we will have cases of influenza A H1N1, especially in the cold season of the year, hence, would be becoming of a seasonal influenza," said the official national Epidemiology of the Ministry of Health, Lennis Ren?.
He explained that while last year recorded more than 2,500 confirmed cases of H1N1, it is estimated that in addition there is an underreporting of many people who became ill with evil but that did not go to a health facility. "What we are demonstrating that healthy people who become ill with H1N1 or other seasonal influenza will not have more problems and evolve favorably, with which we must be careful they are with people with chronic illnesses. In healthy people, even without treatment, do well, "said Lennis.
For its part, the head of Epidemiology of the Departmental Service of Health (Headquarters) from La Paz, Rene Barrientos, told Onda Local Enlared-that 82% of patients with novel influenza A H1N1 were cured without the need for treatment antiviral and only required support measures, such as drinking plenty of fluids, use some antipyretic for fever (except aspirin), so much fruit, eating well and resting.
"We must learn that the H1N1 pandemic is like the rest of seasonal influenza and for this we have to be sick even once so that our body recognizes the virus and give us the best answer when we re-attack."
Barrientos said the antiviral is a medicine administered to patients at highest risk, "then, these measures have led to solve the problem, people must take the steps we are saying, and moreover have no major problems" .
The specialist told her that people do not have to worry if you have not been vaccinated for influenza this is a more and we must learn to live with it.
The symptoms of H1N1 are generally the same as the seasonal flu, and no major complication in healthy people, only a tiny percentage of any intervention required.
Barrientos confirmed that the country is experiencing a new period of the new influenza epidemic and we must resume the most important health measures such as: washing hands frequently, or use alcohol gel, the label of cough, among others.
He warned people that the disease is a growing trend, ie cases by epidemiological week are rising between 5 and 10%, however, the behavior of the disease is on target, taking into account management past.
"The epidemic in Bolivia is selective, regional, is rising, but not crowding health facilities, the reviews are coming in real time 24 hours, and doctors are much more capable," he concluded Barrientos