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  • Other winter viruses circulating in Uruguay

    Source: http://www.observa.com.uy/Actualidad/nota.aspx?id=82452

    Google translation:

    Viruses and bacteria that affect the population
    This winter there are not only affected people with influenza A H1N1v, but there are also paintings of viral etiology, andenovirus, seasonal influenza and bacterial pneumonia

    Although the virus is most frequently mentioned this winter H1N1v A, there are several that affect the population. The latest report from the Ministry of Public Health (MPH) on the status of influenza A were reported in Uruguay, among other things, that given the low temperatures are witnessing "numerous tables viral etiology, RSV, adenovirus, influenza and seasonal influenza A H1N1v. Grade 5 epidemiologist at the University of the Republic, Eduardo Savio, told Notes that following the monitoring of influenza A was in the community that there are several viruses, which together with bacterial pneumonia requiring hospitalization of persons affected . However, the specialist said that many cases do not require a hospital and the patient is attended by medical personnel in their home.

    Is that, although clinically distinct, the tables can be presented with symptoms similar to that described for influenza A H1N1. It is a fever higher than 38 ? C, headache, cough, muscle aches and decay, sore throat and nasal mucus.


    In that sense, it is reaffirmed that the recommendations to the population to these symptoms or if they are sick to stay at home to rest and tranquility to communicate their status to physician or patient care services. People who have other chronic diseases should consult each other urgently. These are people with diabetes, heart disease and obstructive respiratory disease associated with smoking. Also joined in this group of pregnant women.

    The MSP asks people to "act responsibly, taking care of the cold, wash your hands regularly and in public spaces ensuring the delivery of liquid soap, paper towels or hot air and it is recommended the use of alcohol gel."

    (Notes)


    Date: 10/07/2009 | 10:52 | Montevideo, Uruguay
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