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Venezuela - Seasonal Influenza H3N2 cases rebound

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http://www.eluniversal.com/vida/120105/repuntan-casos-de-influenza-ah3n2

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Influenza AH3N2 cases rebound
The authorities have reported 565 cases of this variant of influenza

The use of masks prevent the spread of this virus Kisai MENDOZA

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A. CONTRERAS CAROLINA | EL UNIVERSAL
Thursday January 5, 2012 12:00 AM
A new strain of influenza appeared in the country. This is the seasonal influenza AH3N2 that, although present in the country, was in the month of September, which began to see an increase in the number of cases. In November, the virus infected 565 people, generating an increase of 56.07% cases. Jose Felix Oletta, coordinator of the Epidemiology Committee of the Network of Scientific Medical Societies Venezuela (RSCMV) indicates that this outbreak, which figures met through the epidemiological bulletin of the Ministry for Health, was presented across the country being the most affected urban areas. "The AH3N2 is a disease that represents danger, but is common. It is common not less virulent or less care. The infection can occur at any time, but there are periods where disease transmission is more efficient, for example, when it is raining or cold, "explains the doctor. The virus is transmitted respiratory and although anyone can get it, there is a population that is more exposed than others. The most susceptible are those who have never been vaccinated against influenza, adults over 65 years, under one year who suffer from chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension and pregnant women. The coordinator of the Epidemiology Committee of Corporate Network Science indicates that among the signs to recognize to know if it was acquired influenza is fever and poor appetite. "There is no way to recognize a variant of influenza symptoms only. Clinically, it determines when a person develops a general malaise, high fever , eye and bone aches, chills and loss of appetite. If we add these symptoms runny nose, cough, sore throat, and persist for more than 48 hours, the person should avoid self-medication and need to go to a doctor, " Oletta advised. epidemiologic coordinator adds that if this flu is not treated in time can have serious consequences for the patient. "Complications that can occur are respiratory rate. The damage the lungs. It develops pneumonia, pneumonia, who happen to be viral or bacterial infections may be associated with other agents. People are complicated and have severe respiratory failure "he says. To prevent Oletta explains that there are "golden rules" when it comes to preventing this virus. notes that the first thing is to know the basic hygiene: wash hands, clean the surfaces properly protect your mouth when you cough, isolate people who are sick with this virus to prevent spread and use masks. Likewise, the doctor notes that systems must be strengthened diagnosis, providing hospitals with the necessary medicines and strengthen the area of fans. "In the case of influenza is a fundamental rule that, in turn, is the key to preventing and vaccination. This is the procedure more effective and safer to prevent influenza in people who are susceptible, both children and adults, "explains Oletta. notes that, in general, you can vaccinate everyone, but as there is no vaccine for everyone immunizations will be for the people who set health authority. Oletta Jose Felix explains that this method is very safe and that their only contraindication is for people who are allergic to eggs, because this vaccine is developed in chicken embryos. Nor is it advisable to vaccinate people who have had Guillian Barret syndrome.
 
Re: Venezuela - Seasonal Influenza H3N2 cases rebound

http://www.entornointeligente.com/a...tacional-sin-lineamientos-sanitarios-05012012

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Posted by El Nacional on Tuesday, January 10, 2012
VENEZUELA: Increases seasonal flu without health guidelines

Epidemiological Bulletin No. 51, issued by the Ministry of Health, shows an increase of 20 cases of AH3N2 flu, also known as seasonal. Thus, counted 677 people infected with this virus in the country until the penultimate week of 2011, according to official publication. The infectious Ana Carvajal says that a score of infections in a week (up to the newsletter number 50 were registered 657 cases) is a significant figure, it indicates that the virus is still circulating and that "it is necessary to reinforce preventive measures, especially taking into that in January and February are wet favor pregnancy and spread of the strain. " Back to school to be held throughout the week and even next week, is also a fact that must be considered in the implementation of the recommendations to avoid infection. Jose Felix Oletta, former health minister and member of the Network of Scientific Societies and Venezuelan doctors, warns: "Educational institutions are a source of transmission of influenza and other viruses, the overcrowding in their facilities. Theoretically, Government should be preparing for an increase in the number of cases. " But until now, health authorities have not said the surge AH3N2 virus, which is for 7 weeks, the predominant influenza in the country. The Epidemiological Bulletin number 51 refers to the cumulative cases of H1N1 flu, which is considered a pandemic in 2010 was of 2,290 infections in 2011. Although the figure is higher than the cumulative cases of seasonal influenza in 2 weeks of surveillance there was only one infection by the H1N1 virus, in the same period there were 29 documented cases of seasonal flu. "The government should guide the population: explaining what the virus, what are the symptoms and what steps can be taken. Nor is there an official position on what the population at risk and do not get the vaccine in the national health network. The absence of guidelines is irresponsible, "said Oletta. Shortages. Ana Carvajal, which also forms part of the network, reporting the absence of the drug Oseltamivir, used to treat influenza, national health care network. "The other problem we have, not according to the absence of preventive guidelines from the authorities is that no medication and there is no existence in Virocul laboratories, special culture medium for analysis of infectious samples, which allows diagnose influenza, "he says. Currently, there are present in the country three types of flu: seasonal, H1N1 and influenza B called Seasonal flu symptoms is the most aggressive. Carvajal said the magnitude of the problem is not fully evident, because the cases that the official records are only those that have been reported. "Some people have flu symptoms and do not go to a specialist self-medicate and, thus, beyond the official statistics. But they are proof that the virus is latent and can infect more people." The organization warned on several occasions on the prevention of seasonal influenza. Measures such as covering coughs and sneezes; take rest to exhibit symptoms such as fever, headache, abdominal pain and muscle extreme cleanliness and ventilation in places such as common rooms and classrooms, can prevent infection. Wash your hands often with soap and water is another pillar of prevention, because the infection can occur not only by mouth. Carvajal added that educators must take a census of school absences and maintain communication with parents to determine the causes, the flu and infectious processes that keep children away from the classroom for more than three days must be reported to health authorities
 
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