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World Health Organization, Influenza Update: Mexico, Influenza A outbreak in Chihuahua state (April 8 2011)

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  • World Health Organization, Influenza Update: Mexico, Influenza A outbreak in Chihuahua state (April 8 2011)

    Source: World Health Organization, http://www.who.int/csr/disease/influ.../en/index.html

    April 8 2011

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    Mexico reported an influenza A outbreak in the state of Chihuahua, which affected primarily the cities of Juarez and Chichuahua.

    Between March 22 and April 4, 142 cases of ILI and severe acute respiratory infection were identified with 24% confirmed to be due to influenza A(H1N1)2009 virus.

    The confirmed cases included six deaths in healthy adults, including one pregnant woman).

    Genetic sequencing carried out by the Institute of Diagnosis and Epidemiological Reference of Mexico on samples from 3 cases showed that the virus is homologous to the currently circulating viruses.

    The outbreak has not been associated with excessive demand on the health care services.

    In the rest of Mexico, isolated influenza A(H1N1)2009 cases were reported but no other outbreaks.

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