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Health confirms fifth death from the flu AH1N1
Published 17/Julio/2009 | 00:11
Two deaths in Quito
The Ministry of Health reported yesterday the fifth fatality of influenza AH1N1. This is the second death in Quito, in the presence of 304 confirmed cases of the virus on a national scale.
Guarinango Rosa, 42, is the fifth death in the country, who passed away on July 11. The patient arrived at the Eugenio Espejo Hospital in Quito, in a gravity transferred from the Cl?nica El Batan.
At home, the first fatal victim was Lojane Soledad, 28, in Cuenca (Azuay), the second was a man of 30 years in Ambato (Tungurahua), the third, a man of 74 years in Riobamba (Chimborazo ) and the last two deaths in Quito (Pichincha), which is a woman of 48 years who died last Sunday, and the fifth, whose death was confirmed yesterday.
For his part, Health Minister, Caroline Chang, said that maintaining the containment measures to identify cases of increased virulence.
"The most important now are the mitigation measures, ie begin to identify all cases of severe acute respiratory failure and, by movement of virus, we begin to treat patients with antiviral since the moderate," said Chang .
On the deceased by the influenza virus, Chang said that they are people who were taking care for two weeks, in private clinics, and not reported until it escalated to the table so we can not do anything, "added Secretary of State.
The Ministry of Health has has 200 thousand doses of the antiviral, which, according to Chang, were acquired during the preparatory phase, but "if necessary, acquire more."
ponce, "everything under control." Defense Minister Javier Ponce, said yesterday that the eight cases with confirmed influenza A in the province of Pastaza, in the military for Shell, "fully controlled". However, maintaining a strict quarantine, which can not enter or leave anyone, "he said.
The minister added that a medical team that is making the respective checks, to prevent further infections. (EFE / SH)
In Riobamba
A possible influenza infection AH1N1 120 children (as) attending a course holiday began warning the public of Riobamba.
One child participating in the camp and that would have shown symptoms of influenza AH1N1, as revised at the Teaching Hospital. The doctors expect the test results sent to the laboratory in Quito Perez Izquieta to establish whether or not the carrier virus. For the moment, the boy was isolated to prevent possible infections. (VCH)
Azuay and Loja
In Azuay, the number of infected influenza AH1N1 stands at 27. A child of three months, and adults are treated, "they face respirator in intensive care," said health director in July Molina. The 23 remaining cases were discharged.
Meanwhile, in Loja, the presence of seven cases of concern to health authorities, providing greater control over the procession of the Virgen del Cisne. (RMT)
Tungurahua
In Tungurahua, Eduardo Lozada, medical epidemiologist, said that the death of people infected with the flu AH1N1 is not only an effect of influenza, but "prior to the infection suffered from other diseases that the patient's condition worsened" .
The expert said that people should "be more careful, particularly to protect children under two years and the elderly who are most vulnerable." (VCH)
Interview
Eulalia Narvaez serves as director of Control and Improvement, Ministry of Public Health (MSP)
Influenza A: "There is an epidemic called"
Eulalia Narv?ez explained that the country should not be talking about an outbreak of influenza AH1N1. However, he said that there is an "open epidemic" that is controlling.
Why such a sudden outbreak of influenza AH1N1?
It is not an outbreak. We are in phase 6, which means that the virus is circulating. Then they will still appear mild, medium and severe. There is an open epidemic.
Is negligence the death of four persons for this virus?
It is not negligence. In addition, we have access to paramedics, as there are people who come directly to intensive care ...
What to do in remote communities where the presence of unknown virus?
What is done is a search for cases for people with mild chronic respiratory diseases. That is the indication given to the operational units: any serious case should be referred to provincial hospitals.
What will you do to inform the public and prevent further infections?
The Ministry of Health has been issuing press releases and preparing advertising spots that will also be distributed in communities such as Quichua, Shuar, and so on. (VYJ)
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Archivado en | Last Minute Ecuador Country
Health confirms fifth death from the flu AH1N1
Published 17/Julio/2009 | 00:11
Two deaths in Quito
The Ministry of Health reported yesterday the fifth fatality of influenza AH1N1. This is the second death in Quito, in the presence of 304 confirmed cases of the virus on a national scale.
Guarinango Rosa, 42, is the fifth death in the country, who passed away on July 11. The patient arrived at the Eugenio Espejo Hospital in Quito, in a gravity transferred from the Cl?nica El Batan.
At home, the first fatal victim was Lojane Soledad, 28, in Cuenca (Azuay), the second was a man of 30 years in Ambato (Tungurahua), the third, a man of 74 years in Riobamba (Chimborazo ) and the last two deaths in Quito (Pichincha), which is a woman of 48 years who died last Sunday, and the fifth, whose death was confirmed yesterday.
For his part, Health Minister, Caroline Chang, said that maintaining the containment measures to identify cases of increased virulence.
"The most important now are the mitigation measures, ie begin to identify all cases of severe acute respiratory failure and, by movement of virus, we begin to treat patients with antiviral since the moderate," said Chang .
On the deceased by the influenza virus, Chang said that they are people who were taking care for two weeks, in private clinics, and not reported until it escalated to the table so we can not do anything, "added Secretary of State.
The Ministry of Health has has 200 thousand doses of the antiviral, which, according to Chang, were acquired during the preparatory phase, but "if necessary, acquire more."
ponce, "everything under control." Defense Minister Javier Ponce, said yesterday that the eight cases with confirmed influenza A in the province of Pastaza, in the military for Shell, "fully controlled". However, maintaining a strict quarantine, which can not enter or leave anyone, "he said.
The minister added that a medical team that is making the respective checks, to prevent further infections. (EFE / SH)
In Riobamba
A possible influenza infection AH1N1 120 children (as) attending a course holiday began warning the public of Riobamba.
One child participating in the camp and that would have shown symptoms of influenza AH1N1, as revised at the Teaching Hospital. The doctors expect the test results sent to the laboratory in Quito Perez Izquieta to establish whether or not the carrier virus. For the moment, the boy was isolated to prevent possible infections. (VCH)
Azuay and Loja
In Azuay, the number of infected influenza AH1N1 stands at 27. A child of three months, and adults are treated, "they face respirator in intensive care," said health director in July Molina. The 23 remaining cases were discharged.
Meanwhile, in Loja, the presence of seven cases of concern to health authorities, providing greater control over the procession of the Virgen del Cisne. (RMT)
Tungurahua
In Tungurahua, Eduardo Lozada, medical epidemiologist, said that the death of people infected with the flu AH1N1 is not only an effect of influenza, but "prior to the infection suffered from other diseases that the patient's condition worsened" .
The expert said that people should "be more careful, particularly to protect children under two years and the elderly who are most vulnerable." (VCH)
Interview
Eulalia Narvaez serves as director of Control and Improvement, Ministry of Public Health (MSP)
Influenza A: "There is an epidemic called"
Eulalia Narv?ez explained that the country should not be talking about an outbreak of influenza AH1N1. However, he said that there is an "open epidemic" that is controlling.
Why such a sudden outbreak of influenza AH1N1?
It is not an outbreak. We are in phase 6, which means that the virus is circulating. Then they will still appear mild, medium and severe. There is an open epidemic.
Is negligence the death of four persons for this virus?
It is not negligence. In addition, we have access to paramedics, as there are people who come directly to intensive care ...
What to do in remote communities where the presence of unknown virus?
What is done is a search for cases for people with mild chronic respiratory diseases. That is the indication given to the operational units: any serious case should be referred to provincial hospitals.
What will you do to inform the public and prevent further infections?
The Ministry of Health has been issuing press releases and preparing advertising spots that will also be distributed in communities such as Quichua, Shuar, and so on. (VYJ)