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**Shiloh** · July 7, 2009, 12:18 PM

Re: Suspected A/H1N1 death in Mendoza Province

Source: http://www.losandes.com.ar/notas/2009/7/7/un-433951.asp

Influenza A: 253 suspected cases, 3 deaths and 47 inmates with symptoms of the virus

Confirmed this afternoon the Health Minister Sergio Saracco. Suspending all the celebrations for July 9. Oseltamivir with no self-calling. They estimate that the country had more than 100 thousand cases.

Influenza A: 253 suspected cases, 3 deaths and 47 inmates with symptoms of the virus
In the super put posters with information on influenza A. (Walter Moreno)

Tuesday, 07 July 2009

Midday Health Minister Sergio Saracco gave the numbers of influenza A in Mendoza: analysis in 253 cases, 3 and 47 inmates dead. The cases could be more, then that yesterday the Minister of Health of the Nation, Juan Manzur, confirmed that 90% of cases of flu in the country in influenza A.

In the last 24 hours there, 12 new suspected cases in the province, they are asking to respect the privacy and avoid the crowds.

"Do not go to supermarkets or shopping malls with all the family. Do not carry children. Otherwise we will be forced to take the drastic measure of closing these facilities, "Saracco said. The minister confirmed that the meeting of ministers of all provinces in Buenos Aires decided to treat with antiviral drugs to those who show symptoms of the flu. "90% of influenza cases," confirmed Saracco.

The minister also asked people to restrict even family gatherings. "We urge the community to a" called and reminded to avoid contact person to person to stop the spread of the virus.

Although oseltamivir is sold in some pharmacies, the minister recalled that it has adverse side effects and is the physician who must assess the cost-benefit analysis.

"Should not be taken as a remedy against flu." Among the victims who might have died from complications of influenza are the child of one year and three months who died on Friday at the Notti a man with morbid obesity who died Saturday Alvear.

Saracco reminded not to take aspirin before the onset of symptoms and complications that generate the pattern of influenza A. "I never have to self."

May be more cases

The Head of Hospital Medicine and a member of the Gutierrez Crisis Committee formed at the root of influenza A, Eduardo Lopez, said today the newspaper La Nacion that the cases in the country can reach 107 thousand. Not in all cases symptoms have been doing swabs being. Given the speed with which the disease spreads, the provincial government asked not to take medicine because yes, it would be immune to the virus antiviral.

**Shiloh** · July 7, 2009, 02:59 PM

Re: Suspected A/H1N1 death in Mendoza Province

Source: http://www.jornadaonline.com/Mendoza...spital-Central

Mendoza Pandemic
One man died from influenza A in the Central Hospital

Today a man died with symptoms of influenza A, which was placed in the Central Hospital. This is a person suffering from morbid obesity, and with his death are three killed by the pandemic in the province.

The provincial health minister, Sergio Saracco, reported today that 253 cases are suspected of carrying the influenza virus and three are already dead by the virus in Mendoza.
In its report, the Minister explained that the 253 cases, 47 persons held, 12 of whom joined in the last 24 hours.
Finally, he emphasized on preventive measures, and especially not recommended if automedicarse flu symptoms appear.

**Shiloh** · July 7, 2009, 03:45 PM

Re: Suspected A/H1N1 death in Mendoza Province

Source: http://www.mdzol.com/mdz/nota/142241...-A-en-Mendoza/

July 7, 2009 | 17:30
Already there are three deaths by influenza A in Mendoza
This morning, the Ministry of Health confirmed that the Central Hospital died a man who had symptoms associated with influenza. Joins a child who died in Notti and another adult who died in hospital of General Alvear. There are 253 cases studied, 47 of them inmates.
by MDZ, Society

Three people have died with symptoms of influenza A, as reported by the health authorities in the province. The latest death was confirmed this morning. This is a patient who was interned in the Central Hospital by a panel of morbid obesity and was assisted with an artificial respirator.

It is above two other deaths: a child who was interned at the Hospital Notti and a hospital patient in Hospital Nurses Argentinos, General Alvear.

So far, according to information released by the Ministry of Health, the total suspected cases of infection 253.

Among these, 47 persons are housed in different hospital in our province by complications associated with Influenza A.
Permanent Link: http://www.mdzol.com/mdz/nota/142241

**Shiloh** · July 7, 2009, 05:45 PM

Re: Suspected A/H1N1 death in Mendoza Province

Source: http://www.diariouno.com.ar/contenid...pe-A-0038.html

Mendoza died in a man with symptoms of influenza A
important Mendoza | Was interned in the Central with breathing and was suffering from morbid obesity. In your case there are three deaths that would have caused the virus in the province and 253 suspected cases.

07 July 2009

A man died today after being placed with ventilation and Covers as suspected case of influenza A, as confirmed by the Health Minister Sergio Saracco.

This is a person suffering from morbid obesity and the case 3, the total deaths in Mendoza for possible cases of influenza A H1N1.

The two other possible cases were less immunosuppressed for 6 years he was interned in the Hospital Notti, a truck driver and 62 who died on Friday in a General Hospital Alvear.

Saracco confirmed this afternoon that the figure of 253 suspected cases, of which 47 are boarding schools and 12 of them joined in the last 24 hours.

He also urged people not to take stock of antiviral used to treat the pandemic as it is only indicated for confirmed cases and, if not used cautiously, the virus can cause drug resistance. Also not specifically recommended self.

**Shiloh** · July 10, 2009, 12:45 PM

Re: Suspected A/H1N1 deaths in Mendoza Province

Source: http://www.diariouno.com.ar/contenid...omas-0019.html

Influenza A: Mendoza was killed in another person who had all the symptoms
important Mendoza | 4 You are the dead, which are suspected who contracted the virus. In addition there were 10 positive cases and 21 samples that were negative, according to the minister Sergio Saracco.
The seamstresses made of vintage chinstrap
The virus was stopped in Buenos Aires, but moving in the provinces
10 July 2009

Saracco The minister confirmed that a woman died about 40 years with all the symptoms of having contracted influenza A. "I was placed in a private hospital with mechanical ventilation," said the official press conference.

The official also noted that the other deaths that were registered with symptoms of the disease were also mechanical assistance with breathing.

He also argued that until now were sent a total of 341 samples Malbr?n, of which 10 were positive.

Moreover, the minister noted that Mendoza had been treated to a thousand people since April 27, however not all tests have been taken for analysis in Malbr?n because, said "there are not enough resources to sample them all. "

**Shiloh** · July 10, 2009, 12:58 PM

Re: Suspected A/H1N1 deaths in Mendoza Province

Source: http://www.losandes.com.ar/notas/200.../un-434466.asp

Influenza A: a new confirmed death in the province with symptoms

Health Minister Sergio Saracco, said a woman died in Mendoza with symptoms of influenza A. Was placed in a private hospital and did not belong to any risk group.

Influenza A: a new confirmed death in the province with symptoms
The rest of today used to disinfect a house deep in government. (Mark Garcia)

Friday, 10 July 2009

Health Minister Sergio Saracco said this afternoon the death of a woman with symptoms of influenza A in the province and that did not belong to any risk group. He was 40 years and was placed in a private hospital.

With this new victim, and 5 are the fatalities, which are suspected who contracted the virus.

In addition, there are 113 inmates - 20 entered in the last 24 hours, 10 positive and 21 negative samples tested by the Malbr?n, said the minister Sergio Saracco.

**Shiloh** · July 13, 2009, 01:08 PM

Re: Suspected A/H1N1 deaths in Mendoza Province

Source: http://www.diariouno.com.ar/contenid...doza-0033.html

Health reported that 128 inmates are suspected of influenza A in Mendoza
important 13:46 | Mendoza | Minister Sergio Saracco announced that deaths from suspected cases amounting to 7, but not yet confirmed that they have all died due to influenza.
13 July 2009

Minister of Health of Mendoza, Sergio Saracco, reported today that 128 inmates are now in the province by suspected cases of influenza A.

Also, in the final hours were added 3 new suspicious deaths, giving a total of 7 cases throughout the province.

The official also reported that 20 people were discharged with good outcome of treatment against infection and 42 cases are suspected but have been discarded.

**Shiloh** · July 14, 2009, 10:54 AM

Re: Suspected A/H1N1 deaths in Mendoza Province

Source: http://www.losandes.com.ar/notas/200.../un-435118.asp

And 7 are killed in the Mendoza

Tuesday, 14 July 2009

The new graphic part of the scope of the influenza A virus in our province threw three deaths suspected of carrying the disease. So the death toll was nearly double from four to seven.

It was also learned that 128 cases are already living in Mendoza, 20 of them joined in the last few hours. In addition another 20 people were discharged with good results, while about 42 were suspected cases were ruled out by specialists.

The head of the Health, Sergio Saracco announced the prescribed dose of oseltamivir 354 of which 276 were specific to patients with symptoms and 78 people with similar conditions.

Few details are known about the identity of the deceased. According to preliminary information it is a man of 32 years who died in hospital Schestakow in San Rafael, a 10 year-old boy who died in a private hospital and a woman who has ceased to exist in El Carmen. All had symptoms of pneumonia and are investigating whether the box revealed the influenza A H1N1.

Meanwhile, yesterday from the complex Le?as The winter was sent to hospital Malarg?e, and thence to Schestakow result, a couple of 22 years that shows all the symptoms of the disease but are not yet the results of the analysis. "It is medicated and only assisted with oxygen. Is recovered very well," said Armando Dauvern?, director of Schestakow.

While continuing prevention. The Municipality of Mendoza decided to intensify control in the food item. Thus, the inspectors are visiting bromatological permanently tearooms, bars, pubs and restaurants in order to rigorously control their health and safety.

Verified including regulatory documents, the state of the local building, health and hygiene for the latest merchandise, which must be identified with a label approved by the Department of Food Hygiene. The punishment for violators ranging from an act of infringement to the closure of the premises.

At this moment it was learned that the Government is considering extending the restriction that applies to local partners in the fun.

**Shiloh** · July 17, 2009, 11:15 AM

Re: Suspected A/H1N1 deaths in Mendoza Province

Source: http://www.losandes.com.ar/notas/200.../un-435618.asp

Google translation:

Analysis of Influenza A in one of the deceased was positive in Mendoza

Health Minister Sergio Saracco formalized death. In addition, there are 16 confirmed cases, 250 inmates and 697 treatments implemented.

Friday, 17 July 2009

Health Minister Sergio Saracco confirmed this morning that one of the six killed by suspected cases of influenza A virus actually died.

The deceased was a man who was born in 70 years that General Alvear infected in Cordova. At the moment there are 4 deaths on study, and also dismissed the fallecimento of a child with influenza A H1N1 in hospital Notti.

The minister announced to the media that there are currently 16 confirmed cases, 8 of them in intensive care, 4 of which are ventilated.

Meanwhile, it was reported that there are 250 inmates, most in a position to be discharged. According Saracco, "have developed favorably to the antiviral oseltamivir.

It was also reported that in the last 48 hours have been prescribed treatments and 697 Saracco made a defense of the preventive measures undertaken in the province and called to compare what happens, for example, in Santa Fe, where the number of deaths has increased considerably.

**Shiloh** · July 20, 2009, 06:28 PM

Re: Suspected A/H1N1 deaths in Mendoza Province

Source: http://www.diariouno.com.ar/contenid...pe-A-0036.html

Google translation:

Mendoza died with symptoms of an influenza A
important Mendoza | Minister of Health announced that it is a woman who was interned for 15 days in the hospital of General Alvear.
Boy Scouts Mendoza joined the fight against influenza A
20 July 2009

Health Minister Sergio Saracco, announced today the death of Mendoza who was suspected of having influenza A. This is a woman who was interned for 15 days in the hospital of General Alvear and failure is the ninth victim of the province.

At the doctor today, the official also informed that there has been a significant decline in cases of this virus in Mendoza: Tamiflu prescriptions declined by 50 percent and inpatient care of people with symptoms fell from 600 to 200 in recent days.

For their part, the analysis gave a result of 98 negative samples and 16 positive cases of influenza A H1N1 in the province.

Also, Saracco reported that it expects a resurgence of the virus for the first half of August that on Wednesday will officially break if rolled or winter school classes resumed on 27.

**Shiloh** · July 20, 2009, 06:31 PM

Re: Suspected A/H1N1 deaths in Mendoza Province

Source: http://www.terra.com.ar/feeds/notas/196/196649.html

Buenos Aires, July 20, 2009 - 17:55 pm.

FLU-A MENDOZA
WOMAN DIES OF SUSPECTED CASES decreased FLU AND MENDOZA

Mendoza, July 20 (Telam) .- The Minister of Health of Mendoza, Sergio Saracco, today confirmed the death of a woman suspected of having influenza A in General Alvear, 330 kilometers south of the capital of the province, which records " a significant decrease in cases. "

She is a woman of 40 years who was admitted to hospital nurses Argentine General Alvear 15 days ago with symptoms of influenza A, so they sent samples to the Institute Malbr?n.

The patient had high fever and respiratory problems and was placed in intensive care where he died this morning, while awaiting the results of the analysis.

Mendocino Health Minister said that "until now there has been a significant reduction in cases of influenza A".

This is evidence that prescription of oseltamivir, the drug used to treat the new flu in a week decreased from 350 to 150, while day care children's hospital in Humberto Notti fell from 700 to 200 in the same period.

(Telam) abf-AEM-mag

**Shiloh** · July 22, 2009, 06:14 PM

Re: Suspected A/H1N1 deaths in Mendoza Province

Source: http://www.cuyonoticias.com/index.ph...n-mendoza.html

Influenza A: 22 positive cases and 9 deaths in suspicious Mendoza
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 14:03
Influenza A was added 6 cases infected with the H1N1 virus to those recorded in the province and a new suspect died of infection. He was 69 years, was diabetic and underwent dialysis treatment. Minister of Health may extend the school recess a week.

In total since the day April 27 and to date we have 22 positive and 98 negative for Influenza A (H1N1).
Cumulative totals from the April 27
22 positive
Negative 98
1 dead

According to the report of the Ministry of Health have notified the Monitoring System for Acute Respiratory Infections Placed: 204 patients, and currently houses which explores the diagnosis of influenza A (H1N1).
Have been released:
Monday 20: 211 recipes, of which 177 are for patients and 34 suspected cases are close contacts of suspected cases.
Tuesday 21: 241 recipes, of which 210 are for patients and 31 suspected cases are close contacts of suspected cases.

Patients died Influenza A (H1N1)
Confirmed: 1 (Malbr?n)
Suspects: 9

Prevention and control activities
The Governor convened the Interministerial Committee for Emergency Health comprises the Ministries of Health, Human Development, Family and Community, Government, Finance, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the
Directorate General of Schools, which meets daily.

The Minister of Health convened the Advisory Council composed of experts, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Cuyo, Mendoza University and University of the Aconcagua, along with Prof. Holders and Chairs infectology, the President of the Association of Infectious Diseases and Mendocino infectologists related Private Hospitals and Clinics of Mendoza, who meet on a regular basis since June 30 2009 to date.

It held meetings with the authorities responsible for private services prehospital Emergency Medical, Clinics, Hospitals and Polyclinics in Mendoza, Social Work and Prepaid.
The Emergency Committee of Health Ministry of Health, responsible for monitoring the epidemiological trends of acute respiratory illnesses in the province, and decide on procedures, actions and behaviors to continue, continues daily sessions.
Develops surveillance guard services in hospitals, health centers, clinics and medical prehospital care systems, public and private.
Continued strengthening of health services effectors of public and private, to optimize the response to the sobredemanda in our province, the product of a strong increase in
Acute respiratory infections in the population.
Strengthening the training on the new flu and other respiratory infections typical of the winter season to the people and organizations in between.
It places special emphasis on strengthening social distancing measures, particularly children and young people.
Reinforcing prevention campaigns in different electronic and print media in the province.

Recommendations
Wash your hands often with soap and water.
Cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing with a disposable tissue or the elbow crease.
Do not greet with kisses, or shake hands.
Do not share food, cups, mugs, silverware, or the bulb of the mate.
Avoid smoking or remain in environments with smoke snuff.
Avoid staying in crowded enclosed spaces with people.
Avoid direct contact with people who have fever or cough.
Ventilate the rooms clean and maintain using lavandin diluted in water.
In the presence of symptoms of respiratory disease, not automedique, consult your doctor and not met at work or school.

Symptoms
? Fever greater than 38 ? C, accompanied by:
? Difficulty breathing
? Cough frequent and intense
? General malaise
? Sore throat
? Nasal congestion
? Muscle aches and joint
? Lack of appetite
? Sometimes vomiting and diarrhea

**Shiloh** · July 28, 2009, 03:31 PM

Re: Suspected A/H1N1 deaths in Mendoza Province

Source: http://www.diariouno.com.ar/contenid...doza-0038.html

In the last part, Health confirmed 46 cases of influenza A in Mendoza
16:40 | Mendoza | also joined another suspicious death, bringing the total to 12.
28 July 2009

Health Minister Sergio Saracco, confirmed at the last official party who are already 46 cases of influenza A reported in Mendoza and another suspected death, bringing the total to 12.

Moreover, 155 samples were negative for influenza A (H1N1) provided by the Institute Malbr?n.

Saracco reminded that teachers should not be pregnant and immunocompromised on Thursday and Friday in the schools, which had been called to participate in institutional days.

In the next few hours the Committee on External assess whether this extends to the population at risk.

**Shiloh** · July 30, 2009, 10:56 AM

Re: Suspected A/H1N1 deaths in Mendoza Province

Source: http://www.diariouno.com.ar/contenid...ceso-0017.html

Google translation:
Mendoza died of an influenza A by 22 years and is the second death
important 10:21 | Mendoza | I was interned for two weeks in Lagomaggiore. The first victim was a truck driver for General Alvear.
30 July 2009

Mendoza a couple of 22 years who suffered a respiratory failure and was placed in the Lagomaggiore, died from influenza A, and is the second confirmed death from the influenza virus. The trucker was the first of General Alvear.

After spending two weeks confined in the hospital, the box was complicated and at midnight ceased to exist.

The couple had entered the Lagomaggiore with respiratory failure and severe inflammation of the lungs, which had to undergo a transplant.

This was one of the confirmed cases of influenza A by the institute Malbr?n.

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