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Respiratory infections are increased in the district
? IRAs totaled 5131 cases recorded
Thursday, August 26, 2010 - Oruro - Regional
THE NATION
Herlinda Huayta epidemiological Division Headquarters
Within the epidemiological analysis of the three most recent week shows that there is a gradual increase of the Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI), showing the abrupt changes of temperatures in our department, resulting in 5131 cases, said the Head of the Epidemiology Unit Locations of Herlinda Huayta.
"The 3236 epidemiological week 31 showed infection giving a coverage of 83% in week 32 there were 4274 cases considered, 79% and at week 33, the increase amounted to 5131 cases of acute respiratory infections, giving a high rise of 84% coverage in the department, complications were reported in these weeks were within safety parameters, this amounts to samples of pneumonia was found in the rate of 3%, "explained Huayta
The age groups affected are 21-59 years and 1-4 years of age and not the student population but shows that there is a gradual increase in this vulnerable group, so it is suggested to recommend preventive measures if warranted also recommend to health centers to conduct monitoring in the various educational units.
"We have recommended the respective track in the student population by feel for IRAs and from the confirmation of two cases of influenza A-H1N1 yesterday in this age sector, we have also asked to keep the winter schedule to avoid its growth, "said Huayta