Ecuador Influenza Surveillance 2013

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At least three persons have died and 50 have turned out to be infected from January by the flu A (H1N1), that was detected in the country for the first time in 2009, reported on Thursday the national director of Epidemiologic surveillance, Pablo Acosta.

The first death took place on April 4, whereas others two happened in July, Acosta added. The Andean saw of the center and north of Ecuador is the zone that more presents cases for the influenza.

In the same period of last year six persons died and 46 turned out to be infected, pointed the official of the Department of Health.

' The number of registered cases of persons affected by the influenza A (H1N1), until middle of July, is in the status estimated by the Pan-American Organization of the Health and does not constitute a sprout ', it indicated the portfolio in a bulletin.

Approximately 3,5 millions of persons were vaccinated in November and December, 2012 and it is foreseen to immunize to four millions in October and November of this year.

http://vidayestilo.terra.com.ar/ecuador-registra-3-muertos-y-50-infectados-por-virus-h1n1-desde-enero,8908e7c8562ff310VgnCLD2000000dc6eb0aRCRD.html

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Re: Ecuador registers 3 dead persons and 50 infected ones by virus H1N1 from January

Confirmed 2 new cases in the capital

Two new cases of the H1N1 flu have been confirmed in Ecuador, Enrique Garc?s hospital, in the South of Quito, which already total 51 confirmed cases of the disease in the South American country, reported television station GamaTV.La Undersecretary of surveillance of the Ministry of health, standard weapons, confirmed to the press that the country has reached that number of cases, so, it expanded, health houses distributed face masks for protection.One of the cases of Quito is a citizen who came from Riobamba, centro andino, and is stable at the health center. They dismissed another case reported in Tulcan, northern border, where it was already reported a case confirmed, also stable, according to authorities.The Minister of health, Carina Vance, recalled from Quito, prevention measures, especially against symptoms such as dry cough and fever, high (up to 39 degrees); and that health centers are equipped with specific medicine for this virus.The first death occurred on April 4, while the other two took place in July, said yesterday the national director of epidemiological surveillance, Pablo Acosta. 'the number of registered cases of people affected by the influenza A (H1N1), until mid-July, is in the range estimated by the Pan American Health Organization and does not constitute an outbreak'said the portfolio in a statement.About 3.5 million people were vaccinated in November and December, 2012 and he is expected to reach four million in October this year.

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Re: Ecuador registers 3 dead persons and 50 infected ones by virus H1N1 from January

Confirmed 53 cases of H1N1 flu in the country

So far this year has been reported 53 cases of influenza A H1N1, in the country of which 16 are in treatment for two weeks, reported Friday the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

According to a PAHO report, there have been 10 cases in Tungurahua, 1 in Carchi, Chimborazo 2, 2 in Pichincha and 1 Pastaza. This last was presented last Wednesday.

From 2012, the Ministry of health has vaccinated 3.5 million people to counter the virus. It is expected that this year the figure reaches 4 million people between the months of October and November.

'The vaccine must be administered before the winter season because it takes awhile for people immunize is. Every year it changes the vaccine because the virus mutates. For 2013 is it vaccinated in October, November and December', said the national director of epidemiological surveillance.

http://www.confirmado.net/se-confirman-53-casos-de-gripe-ah1n1-en-el-pais/

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Re: Ecuador registers 3 dead persons and 50 infected ones by virus H1N1 from January

Ecuador: sixth death recorded from H1N1 virus

23 year old become sixth victim, lived in Manabi.
Eluniverso.com reported that a 23-year-old from the parish Tarqui Manta Canton, was confirmed as the sixth victim of the H1N1 virus because in Ecuador, it was announced today Health Minister Carina Vance. The official visited the port manabita where 57 ambulances delivered the plan prepared for medical centers in the country. The Secretary of State also noted that to date have confirmed the total of 91 people who have been affected with the disease in the country and said that from now on there will be a weekly report on the impact of this virus

http://latinamericacurrentevents.com/ecuador-sixth-death-recorded-from-h1n1-virus/28938/

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Re: Ecuador registers 6 dead persons and 91 infected ones by virus H1N1 from January

Ecuador recorded 137 cases of influenza A (H1N1) and 6 deaths confirmed

Quito, 29 jul (Andes)-in Ecuador are recorded so far 137 cases of influenza A (H1N1) and six deaths confirmed by the disease, according to the latest data from the National Directorate of surveillance epidemiological of the Ministry of health (MSP)

standard weapons, Undersecretary of health surveillance of public health, said that health entity analyzes the behavior of the virus in this period of time and even with this figure in epidemiological termsthe number of cases is within expectations for this season of the year, although they are on the high edge.Around 120 people, they overcame the disease and came up with the high

health authority told the Agency Andes. In addition, added that all death by respiratory problems is investigated thoroughly, in this sense said they are investigating seven deaths of this kind arising in recent days.

Before the emergency, public hospitals have a contingency plan to deal with the disease. The secretariat mentioned that public entities are equipped with respiratory isolation rooms and areas of triage for initial evaluations.

Also indicated that the centers and subcenters of health have medication appropriate for this viral condition. Both the public health network and the private medication is delivered through the provincial health directions, to extent that request it.Information and multimedia content, published by the news agency Andes, are public, free and free.

http://www.andes.info.ec/es/sociedad/ecuador-registra-137-casos-influenza-ah1n1-6-muertes-confirmadas.html

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Re: Ecuador registers 6 dead persons and 137 infected ones by virus H1N1 from January

Ecuador reports 137 H1N1 cases, 11 deaths

The H1N1 Influenza A virus has killed 11 and infected 137 people this year in Ecuador, spreading to 14 provinces out of its 24 provinces, the Ministry of Public Health said Tuesday.

The latest report said 4 deaths were registered in the Andean province, while the province of Pichincha had most infections of 56 cases.

"These figures fall within the range expected by the Pan American Health Organization," said Norma Armas, national undersecretary of Public Health Monitoring.

She added the Ministry of Public Health has been monitoring the spread of the disease on a daily basis since March.

Last week, the ministry banned the over-the-counter sale of cold remedies, anti-inflammatories and pain-relief remedies that can only be acquired by prescription, warning that self-medication can hide the symptoms of the virus and make the situation worse.

The H1N1 virus first appeared in Ecuador during a worldwide pandemic in 2009, killing at least 14 people and infecting as many as 2,251.

Last year, the health ministry vaccinated 3.5 million people. It plans to vaccinate another 4 million in October and November this year.

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Re: Ecuador registers 11 dead persons and 137 infected ones by virus H1N1 from January

Ecuador accounted for 19 deaths confirmed by influenza A/H1N1

The Ministry of Health of Ecuador reported Thursday that, since january and up to date, the virus of the influenza A/H1N1 has infected 269 people and caused the death of 19 of them, affecting 23 of the 24 provinces of the country and causing a national emergency. The National Monitoring Directorate ministerial Epidemiological explained that the deaths occurred in the provinces of Tungurahua (6), Manabi (4), Pichincha (3), Azuay (1), Napo (1), Rivers (1), Pastaza (1), Guayas (1) and Santo Domingo of the Tsachilas (1); of which the five most recent occurred this last week. Also, it was learned that most of the cases are concentrated in the Andean province of Pichincha, whose capital is Quito, with 83 infected, followed by the coastal of the Guayas and the Andean Tungurahua, with 37 each. According to the latest epidemiological bulletin, the presence of influenza A/H1N1 had an increase during the last few weeks, compared to the same period the previous year. At the time are recorded eight weeks of viral circulation. In view of the situation, the health authorities insist on the implementation of some preventive measures, including constant days of vaccination, the ban on the sale of free flu, anti-inflammatories and analgesics if prescription.

http://m.telesurtv.net/articulos/2013/08/16/ecuador-contabiliza-19-muertes-confirmadas-por-influenza-ah1n1-9835.html

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Re: Ecuador registers 19 dead persons and 269 infected ones by virus H1N1 from January

Just to fill in the picture a bit - Week 32 surveillance update is here; http://www.salud.gob.ec/actualizacio...ve-irag-se-32/ There have been 3 distinct flu waves in Ecuador this year - flu B dominated from Weeks 1-13, A/H3N2 from weeks 10-23 and now H1N1 from week 24-now.

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Re: Ecuador registers 19 dead persons and 269 infected ones by virus H1N1 from January

Week 33 surveillance report http://www.salud.gob.ec/actualizacio...ve-irag-se-33/

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Re: Ecuador Influenza Surveillance 2013; 39 fatalities

National Surveillance Update Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) SE-35

Quito, September 6, 2013 - 09h07

http://www.salud.gob.ec/actualizacion-nacional-vigilancia-de-infeccion-respiratoria-aguda-grave-irag-se-35/

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Re: Ecuador Influenza Surveillance 2013; 44 fatalities

Actualizaci?n Nacional Vigilancia de Infecci?n Respiratoria Aguda Grave (IRAG) SE-36

Quito, 13 de Septiembre de 2013 - 14h37

http://www.salud.gob.ec/actualizacion-nacional-vigilancia-de-infeccion-respiratoria-aguda-grave-irag-se-36/

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Re: Ecuador Influenza Surveillance 2013; 52 fatalities

National Surveillance Update Severe Acute Respiratory Infection (SARI) SE-37

Quito, September 19, 2013 - 14h21

http://www.salud.gob.ec/actualizacion-nacional-vigilancia-de-infeccion-respiratoria-aguda-grave-irag-se-37/

I'm sorry about the quality of the second graphic - but this is what it actually looks like.

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Actualizaci?n Nacional Vigilancia de Infecci?n Respiratoria Aguda Grave (IRAG) SE-38

27 de Septiembre de 2013 - 14h38

http://www.salud.gob.ec/actualizacion-nacional-vigilancia-de-infeccion-respiratoria-aguda-grave-irag-se-38/

Epidemiological situation in Ecuador (SE 38):

Circulation of respiratory viruses:

In recent weeks RSV circulation has declined, there Adenovirus and Parainfluenza circulation and circulation is maintained with a decrease A/H1N1pdm09 Influenza.

The percentage of positivity of all respiratory viruses in recent SE is about 28.7%.

Again sorry about the picture, but this is what it looks like! It appears to suggest one new RSV and one new H1N1 related fatality (confirmed below). - Ro



From the SE 1 through 38 681 were captured by AH1N1pdm09 SARI cases with 39 deaths confirmed Influenza A/H1N1pdm09, 15 suspected cases of Influenza A/H1N1 deaths under investigation and 11 cases A/H1N1pdm09 discarded by the National Influenza Committee.
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Re: Ecuador Influenza Surveillance 2013; 56 fatalities

Actualizaci?n Nacional Vigilancia de Infecci?n Respiratoria Aguda Grave (IRAG) SE-39

04 de Octubre de 2013 - 18h24

http://www.salud.gob.ec/actualizacion-nacional-vigilancia-de-infeccion-respiratoria-aguda-grave-irag-se-39/

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Summary:
According to the PAHO Regional Bulletin of October 1, 2013, South America - Andean Region: the activity of acute respiratory infections continues to decline after presenting high levels in the months of July and August. Co was detected - Influenza circulation A/H1N1pdm09 and Influenza B in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru, while RSV predominated in Colombia.
Reported drop in AH1N1pdm09 influenza activity in central and northern Sierra region and the coastal region.
Besides sporadic circulation AH1N1pdm09 observed A/H3N2 Influenza, Influenza B, Adenovirus and Parainfluenza.