A 17-year-old is the first confirmed victim of the novel H1N1 influenza virus in Comal County.
Since first hitting the area 11 months ago, the Type A H1N1 strain of influenza, commonly referred to as ?swine flu,? has has until now caused no local fatalities.
The final cause of death in the case of the 17-year-old, who would not be identified by Comal County Public Health authorities due to patient privacy laws, has not been determined.
Since first hitting the area 11 months ago, the Type A H1N1 strain of influenza, commonly referred to as ?swine flu,? has has until now caused no local fatalities.
The final cause of death in the case of the 17-year-old, who would not be identified by Comal County Public Health authorities due to patient privacy laws, has not been determined.