Baja California: Cases

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Re: Baja California: Cases

Source: http://www.frontera.info/EdicionEnLi...09/393521.aspx


Suspicion that his son died from influenza, IMSS: pneumonia was

* Carmen Guti?rrez
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ROSARITO, Baja California (PH)
With the niche containing the ashes of his recently deceased son and a picture of him close to his chest, Santa Mar?a Gonz?lez argues that although health authorities have not confirmed the cause of death is sure that she was infected by A virus H1N1.

The voice told that since last July 19, his son Edgar Alonso Estrada joined the clinic in 20 IMSS Tijuana with symptoms that doctors say are caused by the deadly virus.

From then until last Friday when he said the death occurred, both social workers and hospital staff are always referred to the suffering of his son as the influenza virus.

He said that on two occasions, samples were taken for confirmation of the diagnosis, but told they were lost and therefore did not know the result.

In fact, exposed the mourn mother, who so far is unknown the true cause of the death of his young son who worked 26 years at the company in Rosarito, and Sharp was the breadwinner of the family, which is made up of a teenage grandson , she and her husband, as the eldest of their children lies in this entity.

He said that the authorities gave him the drug Relenza Zanamivir which is active to be applied to family members and medical information according to this antiviral is indicated by the health authorities for treatment of influenza A H1N1.

According to the measures taken by the SSA this kind of medicine is supplied only on prescription.

Santa Maria Gonzalez said that during the time your child is dying realized that there were at least eight more people suffered the same ill inpatients.


Note Published: 04/08/2009 10:18

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Re: Baja California: Cases

Source: http://www.frontera.info/EdicionEnLi...09/393916.aspx


2 more killed by H1N1 in TJ

* Guadalupe Lopez Due?as
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mglopez@frontera.info
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TIJUANA, Baja California (PH)
Two people have joined the list of deaths by influenza virus H1N1 in Baja California. This is a man and a woman no older than 26 years of age with serious obesity who died last week in an IMSS clinic in Tijuana.

The secretary of Health in Baja California, Jos? Guadalupe Bustamante Moreno, said that with these two recent cases, one hundred hospitalized in serious by the United States and the emergence of the virus outbreak of the virus throughout the country, the warning has been raised to yellow alert.

"The message is that we have not lowered our guard down, but not at the moment anyone could be at risk of contagion," he said.

The state official said that it has detected a new group of vulnerable people are concerned with ailments related to obesity, smoking, hypertension, diabetes, or diseases which minimize the body's defenses.

With these two deaths in Baja California and joined four deaths, all occurring in Tijuana, and they have detected a total of 142 confirmed cases since it started contingency health.

Note Published: 06/08/2009 06:29
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Re: Baja California: Cases

Source: http://www.frontera.info/EdicionEnLi...09/396218.aspx

He died young in Human Influenza HG Mexicali

* Yadira Murillo
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ymurillo@lacronica.com


MEXICALI, Baja California (PH)
The first case of death by the human influenza virus, there was this Sunday at the General Hospital, the death of a young 24 years from this city.

The young man who died was identified as Fernando Burceaga of 24 years, who remained in intensive care four cubicle.

Influenza or flu is an acute respiratory illness that affects people of all different ages.

General Hospital personnel reported that the couple died at 01:00 hours, while receiving medical care.

More information in the print edition ....

Note Published: 16/08/2009 18:17

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Re: Baja California: Cases

Source: http://www.jornada.unam.mx/ultimas/2...n-esta-capital

Man killed by virus AH1N1 in Mexicali, is the first case in this capital

A report by the Directorate of Epidemiology of the state Health Department confirmed the death in hospital of a young man, aged 24, whose identity remains under reserve.

Antonio Heras, correspondent
Posted: 17/08/2009 19:54



Mexicali, BC. A man died of human influenza in the Hospital General de Mexicali, which represents the first clinical case of death from this cause in the capital of Baja California.

A report by the Directorate of Epidemiology of the state Health Department confirmed the death in hospital of a young man, aged 24, whose identity remains under reserve.

In this case, and added virus AH1N1 six deaths in this entity of northwest Mexico, of which five were in hospitals in Tijuana

Durante la contingencia inicial a causa de la influenza, reportada en mayo de 2009, dos mujeres murieron en el Hospital Regional n?mero 1 del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) ubicado en las inmediaciones de la V?a R?pida Jos? Fimbres de Tijuana.

A clinical report noted that women, whose ages were 49 and 58 years old, died from the virus and the complications of chronic degenerative diseases of the patients (hypertension and diabetes).

Two new human cases of influenza were reported in 20 of the Hospital Regional IMSS. A man and a woman died on July 30 at the hospital in Tijuana, both had 27 years of age and had problems of obesity. The fifth case occurred in this border town.

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Re: Baja California: Cases

http://www.informador.com.mx/mexico/2009/133007/6/suman-203-casos-de-influenza-humana-en-baja-california.htm

Translation: Spanish ? English
The BC Health minister, Jos? Guadalupe Bustamante, said that cases the average age was 24 years

MEXICALI, BAJA CALIFORNIA .- The Secretary of Health in Baja California, Jos? Guadalupe Bustamante Moreno, said that until now it has provided care and treatment to 203 people in the state, who have contracted human influenza virus.

The medical officer said, however, to date there have been eight deaths from this disease in Baja California, and elaborated that the cases the average age was 24 years.

At the beginning of a course for officials of the Association of Maquiladoras in Mexicali by the IMSS and the State Health Secretariat, said that timely detection and treatment reduces the impact of the virus by 80 percent.

During training, it was also announced that the Ministry of Health carries out actions in different areas of prevention of human influenza virus before the onset of winter.

Highlighted between these epidemiological monitoring the continuing training to health personnel, finding probable cases of patients, application of the rapid test and the study of contacts of confirmed cases.

Also monitor the evolution of the health status of patients and the establishment of the state hospital network, to give proper and prompt attention, regardless of whether or not affiliation to any institution.

Also, the integration of 13 detection modules in Baja California to monitor entry points, airports, ports, bus stations and border crossing, he said.

He explained that four of the modules will be established at the airport in Tijuana, Mexicali three, two in access Mexicali-San Luis Rio Colorado, two in the highway to Black Warrior and two boats arrived in Ensenada.

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Re: Baja California: Propose cremation of dead influenza

http://www.oem.com.mx/elsoldetijuana/notas/n1305903.htm

Translation: Spanish ? English

August 31, 2009

Propose cremation of dead influenza
by Fernando Barroso

Tijuana .- Seek Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the burial, cremation of any person who dies because of influenza, but has not been discussed with affected families.

This announcement was considered as a measure to prevent a further spread of influenza in Baja California. Health Secretary in the State propose to families of patients with the virus, cremate them in case of death to kill the virus.

According to the secretary of Baja California, Jos? Guadalupe Bustamante Moreno, to cases of influenza were reported in the city, which still exist today as the two cases of the UABC and the risk of contagion, said "we convince, convincing action, because it is a rule that we must do through funeral homes.

Guadalupe Bustamante based his argument in such a position statement and that the duty of the state agency is to "protect the population."

He added that drastic measures must be taken for a hard problem because we must remember that in the winter, the state Health Ministry sent only in random samples, at least 32 thousand.

Estimates to another possible outbreak, Dr. Guadalupe Bustamante said the consultations will increase significantly up to 40 percent minimum for symptoms of influenza, now that cold season arrives, because it is in this climate that the virus grows more easily.

"What we need to identify ourselves, is that the increase that there will be, there may come H1N1 and we complicated" but said the health sector should be ready by immunofluorescence and PCR laboratory to ensure what is influenza.

Bustamante Moreno stressed that "there will be more cases and we must be aware of that, there may be more dead."

The only way we have of preventing more deaths, society, government and media is that before the first symptoms, can be complicated, but there will be other cases in which people will go home.

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Re: Baja California: Cases

The most recent WHO update (update 63, 28 Aug 2009, http://www.who.int/csr/don/2009_08_28/en/index.html) shows that Mexico is one of the two places in the world (at least of those brave enough to report it )showing VERY HIGH intensity* levels of acute respiratory disease*.


WHO MAP LINK to INTENSITY* OF ACUTE REPIRATORY DISEASE

* Intensity is an estimate of the proportion of the population with acute respiratory disease covering the spectrum of diseases from influenza-like illness to pneumonia (WHO's definition)

http://gamapserver.who.int/h1n1/intensity-population/h1n1_intensity-population.html

I fear that this could be Mexico's SECOND WAVE.

Will the second waves appear in order of first wave infection? Should we be looking at New York, Chicago, etc.for second wave activity?

[Shiloh]

Re: Baja California: Cases

Source: http://el-mexicano.info/noticias/est...nza-ah1n1.aspx

One more death from influenza AH1N1
State

Jos? Israel IBARRA GONZALEZ / EL MEXICANOmartes, September 08 of 2009

TIJUANA .- A case of death from influenza AH1N1 to be confirmed, said Secretary of Health of Baja California, Jos? Guadalupe Bustamante Moreno.

He announced that he was in the ISSSTECALI and is a teacher, but not yet granted him the specifics, also said that the patient had 2 to 3 weeks and hospitalized.

He commented that with this Contents 9 deaths AH1N1 influenza pandemic since it launched earlier this year and to date

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Re: Baja California: Cases

Source: http://www.frontera.info/EdicionEnLi...09/401072.aspx

Teacher confirmed death from complications of AH1N1

* Lorena Arellano
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sarellano@frontera.info

TIJUANA, Baja California (PH)
Valles Raul Castro became the first victim being charged by the Influenza A H1N1 in the education sector of the city.

The teacher who taught at the elementary Reform Laws and Frida Kahlo died of the disease and other complications for which was detained for two weeks.

Oscar Vega Mar?n, Secretary of Education noted that the campus staff is dedicated to cleaning as a preventive and health sector should review all children.

"Practically the only disease we have no case of death in Baja California, all have been due to complications from other diseases," said the secretary.

He asked not to be alarmed the education community and address the recommendations of the health sector not to go, both students and teachers to schools if they have symptoms of respiratory disease, even attending a medical evaluation to rule out the risk of contagion.

Note Published: 08/09/2009 13:57

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Received: 28 February 2008 Accepted: 5 August 2008 Published online: 23 August 2008
Abstract The hydrogeochemistry of 26 wells belonging to ten different aquifers in the county of Ensenada, Baja California, is studied. These wells are all used to supply the rural communities in the region, which comprise ~37,000 inhabitants, excluding the city of Ensenada. High total dissolved solids (TDS) concentrations (maximum 7.35 g l−1) indicate that salt is a ubiquitous contaminant in the aquifers due to seawater intrusion. The aquifers that support extensive agriculture activities (Maneadero, San Quint?n, San Sim?n and El Rosario) are characterized by higher N?NO3 concentrations (maximum 20 mg l−1) derived from fertilizers. Fluoride concentrations exceed the 1.5 mg l−1 Mexican official limit in only four wells. The enrichments of F− in the southern aquifers are thought to be associated to water?rock interactions controlled mainly by Na?Ca equilibrium reactions with fluorite, as suggested from high dissolved Na concentrations in these waters. In the northern aquifer of Maneadero, no enrichment of Na is found and a geothermal source for F− is likely. Water is hard to moderately hard, with Ca/Mg ratios >1. Although drinking water directly from the tap is not a common practice in these localities, most sources have concentrations of major ions and TDS that exceed the Mexican official limits.

http://www.springerlink.com/content/lk837r4160768246/

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Re: Baja California: Cases

http://www.oem.com.mx/elsoldetijuana/notas/n1318147.htm

Translation: Spanish ? English
Baja California

September 9, 2009


by Nestor Cruz

Tijuana .- The Secretary of Health Jos? Guadalupe Bustamante Moreno, confirmed one more death from influenza in Tijuana.

The health minister said the Monday night a teacher died in hospital the viewpoint of Tijuana, AH1N1 virus infection.

So far, he added, in the State are nine dead and 268 infected, from April to date.

Unofficially it was found that the deceased master's name was Raul Castro Valley.

Without giving exact figures on the death, Moreno Bustamante revealed that the death occurred in Tijuana ISSSTECALI hospital and had been hospitalized for over three weeks right there

However, he clarified that the case was necessary to pass first through epidemiology, Honda in detail.

For vaccines against influenza, the health secretary said that in October they will be about 200 thousand doses, but against seasonal influenza.

He clarified that at present lives in a pandemic, a term used to "globalize" an epidemic.

Therefore, Bustamante said, it is expected that in the autumn-winter season, there are thousands of infected, including many more deaths.

But the deaths, he said, will depend on which people can come as soon as possible to their nearest health center to be diagnosed, it will depend on the AH1N1 deceased.

Finally, Bustamante Moreno also clarified that the City of Tijuana, there are no infected with influenza virus type A.

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http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2009/sep/10/h1n1-takes-another-one/

H1N1 Takes Another One

By T.B. Beaudeau | Published Thursday, Sept. 10, 2009

H1N1 Takes Another One

According to Tijuana?s Frontera newspaper, a 27-year-old elementary school teacher who was teaching at a school in Las Playas contracted the swine flu virus on around August 25 and two weeks later died of complications.

The teacher, a man, was hospitalized at the time of his death. He was teaching classes when he first exhibited symptoms and was told by the school?s administration to stay home as a matter of policy. It was confirmed during his hospitalization that he had contracted the H1N1 flu virus; however, his death has been attributed to the pneumonia that developed as a complication.

The secretary of education was quoted as saying that classes at any given school would be suspended as a public health measure if there is more than one case of the illness occurring concurrently.

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Re: Baja California: Cases

Source: http://www.jornada.unam.mx/ultimas/2...11-los-decesos

Teenager dies from influenza in BC, added 11 for deaths

The state Health Secretariat said the official toll from 647 confirmed cases in the five municipalities of the state.

Antonio Heras, correspondent
Posted: 24/09/2009 19:26



Mexicali, BC. A 14-year-old died in Mexicali General Hospital because of influenza A/H1N1, announced Thursday the Ministry of Health of Baja California. With this, add 11 the deaths from the virus in the body.

Eight of the victims lived in the city of Tijuana, one in Ensenada and two in Mexicali, the last death corresponds to a minor agricultural area of the Baja California capital.

Most of these deaths have occurred in hospitals of the State Health Secretariat and the Mexican Social Security Institute, according to health authorities.

The state health secretary, Jos? Guadalupe Bustamante Moreno, said the official number of confirmed cases of influenza A/H1N1 is 647 in the five municipalities of the state, including the 11 deaths.

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Re: Baja California: Cases

Source: http://www.lacronica.com/EdicionEnLi...09/405293.aspx

Increase number of deaths from influenza A

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MEXICALI, Baja California (PH)
Up to 13 victims on the new virus and Tijuana, where most deaths have occurred in the State; Mexicali just two.

So far have been reported in Baja California a total of 851 cases of people infected with influenza virus type A H1N1 according to the report of the State Health Secretariat.

Within the infected group was identified that the number of people who have died from the virus rose to new guns.

The city state has registered the greatest number of deaths has been Tijuana, with a total of 10 recorded deaths, two in Mexicali and one in Ensenada.

The statistics of confirmed infections to Tijuana with the greatest number of people affected live with 380, followed by Mexicali with 373, third place is Ensenada with 69 years in addition to Rosarito and Tecate with nine and seven cases respectively.

The Health Ministry reported that the group of the population aged 10 to 19 years of age who has recorded more infections of influenza A H1N1 with 39% of all cases.

The second age group with 24% of confirmed cases ranging from newborn to 9 years old.

Regarding the area of entitled to 58% of patients belong to the IMSS, while 25% are handled in ISESALUD, and 18% is shared between Issste and ISSSTECALI.

Note Published: 30/09/2009 06:25

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Re: Baja California: Cases

Source: http://www.frontera.info/EdicionEnLi...09/406390.aspx

BC recorded 92 cases of AH1N1 thousand and 13 deaths

* Guadalupe Lopez Due?as
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mglopez@frontera.info


TIJUANA, Baja California (PH)
Around 92 cases of influenza thousand live AH1N1 have been reported by the Ministry of Health of Baja California through its update via Intenet to October 2 this year.

According to this information you can check daily on the website www.saludbc.gob.mx also reported 13 deaths since it declared a health alert in the country.

Deaths have been so far by 54% in men and represent 1% of confirmed cases in the state.

Tijuana holds the largest number of deaths from this disease with ten deaths, then followed with two deaths Mexicali and Ensenada is after a death by AH1N1.

Of the confirmed cases alive, 538 were presented in Mexicali, 445 in Tijuana, 89 in Ensenada, 11 in Rosarito and Tecate 9.

The Secretariat of Health in Baja California suggested that to mitigate the impact of respiratory conditions during the autumn-winter, including AH1N1 Influenza is necessary above all that people remain calm, because panic or psychosis might create greater problems health.

This requires that the community has primarily in mind that the virus causing this disease has a low level of lethality and is particularly easy to destroy if detected early.

Note Published: 06/10/2009 7:43