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INFLUENZA 24/03/2012 - 01h30
18 new confirmed cases in one week in Cear?
The state confirmed 18 new cases of influenza A (H1N1). Last week, were 14. No new death was reported this week. So far, 13 people developed a serious illness.
Reaches 32 the number of cases of influenza A (H1N1) in Cear? in 2012. In one week, the Health Secretariat of State (Sesa) confirmed 18 new victims of the disease, more than double that of the confirmations last week (14). Here are two deaths from the virus. The figures were released by the secretary, yesterday afternoon, in epidemiological bulletin on the disease.
The flu cases are concentrated in Fortaleza (17) and Beberibe (15), a municipality in the East Coast. Have been reported, however, patients in the cities of Aracati, Marazion, Pedra Branca, Horizonte and Lavras da Mangabeira. All tests were negative for H1N1.
Statewide, 90 suspect cases were analyzed in the laboratory, until yesterday. Five follow awaiting results, indicating that new confirmations should in the coming weeks. "We are in some stage of stabilization of flu, but we still have cases of notification," the coordinator of Health Promotion and Protection of the State, medical Manoel Fons?ca. The moment stands out, is standard of care with hygiene, since the beginning of the year is usually the period of high incidence of respiratory diseases.
Among the confirmed cases, cites Manoel Fons?ca, 13 progressed to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and nine of these were hospitalized, seven pregnant women who were admitted to the Maternity School Assis Chateaubriand (MEAC). "There is a certain concentration (the disease) among pregnant women. This is because, as everyone is warning, pregnant women have a cough and goes to nursery (school). This is good because it prevents the progression to severe case, "said the coordinator of Sesa.
Prevention
Even presenting with influenza A, commonly, symptoms similar to those of flu, the recommendation of doctors and the Ministry of Health is that people pay attention to preventive measures. This can prevent infection by influenza or other influenza viruses common at this time. It is recommended that constant washing of hands, without putting them in the mouth and eyes, and avoid crowds and protect mouth and nose when sneezing.
UNDERSTAND THE NEWS
Influenza A (H1N1) usually progresses to more severe cases in patients with some type of risk such as pregnant women. One of the deaths recorded was a pregnant woman from Fortaleza. Three are admitted to the Maternity Hospital, all in stable condition.
Learn more
The Ministry of Health recorded until March 13, 19 cases of influenza A (H1N1) around the country, according to a spokesperson for the agency.
It is the latest survey from the Federal Government, which says all cases be confirmed and reported by the states.
The doctor says Manoel Fons?ca, however, that the Federal Government records only cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in hospitalized patients. In Cear?, the figure was nine, according to yesterday's report of Sesa.
Four suspicious deaths of the disease were investigated by Sesa, but only two were confirmed as caused by H1N1.
Besides the seven serious women, a child had been admitted to Hospital Infantil Albert Sabin (HIAS) and a lady in Beberibe Hospital, both already released.
Numbers
20
of 32 women are infected by H1N1. Nine are women, including who died in the MEAC.
3
women victims of the disease are still hospitalized in MEAC. One is in the ICU but in stable condition.
13
cases of influenza A (H1N1) progressed to more severe disease.
Service
Center for Epidemiological Surveillance of Sesa
For more information on Influenza A (H1N1) in Cear?.
Phone: 3101 4860/3101 5214/3101 5215 (call)
Portuguese-English translation
INFLUENZA 24/03/2012 - 01h30
18 new confirmed cases in one week in Cear?
The state confirmed 18 new cases of influenza A (H1N1). Last week, were 14. No new death was reported this week. So far, 13 people developed a serious illness.
Reaches 32 the number of cases of influenza A (H1N1) in Cear? in 2012. In one week, the Health Secretariat of State (Sesa) confirmed 18 new victims of the disease, more than double that of the confirmations last week (14). Here are two deaths from the virus. The figures were released by the secretary, yesterday afternoon, in epidemiological bulletin on the disease.
The flu cases are concentrated in Fortaleza (17) and Beberibe (15), a municipality in the East Coast. Have been reported, however, patients in the cities of Aracati, Marazion, Pedra Branca, Horizonte and Lavras da Mangabeira. All tests were negative for H1N1.
Statewide, 90 suspect cases were analyzed in the laboratory, until yesterday. Five follow awaiting results, indicating that new confirmations should in the coming weeks. "We are in some stage of stabilization of flu, but we still have cases of notification," the coordinator of Health Promotion and Protection of the State, medical Manoel Fons?ca. The moment stands out, is standard of care with hygiene, since the beginning of the year is usually the period of high incidence of respiratory diseases.
Among the confirmed cases, cites Manoel Fons?ca, 13 progressed to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and nine of these were hospitalized, seven pregnant women who were admitted to the Maternity School Assis Chateaubriand (MEAC). "There is a certain concentration (the disease) among pregnant women. This is because, as everyone is warning, pregnant women have a cough and goes to nursery (school). This is good because it prevents the progression to severe case, "said the coordinator of Sesa.
Prevention
Even presenting with influenza A, commonly, symptoms similar to those of flu, the recommendation of doctors and the Ministry of Health is that people pay attention to preventive measures. This can prevent infection by influenza or other influenza viruses common at this time. It is recommended that constant washing of hands, without putting them in the mouth and eyes, and avoid crowds and protect mouth and nose when sneezing.
UNDERSTAND THE NEWS
Influenza A (H1N1) usually progresses to more severe cases in patients with some type of risk such as pregnant women. One of the deaths recorded was a pregnant woman from Fortaleza. Three are admitted to the Maternity Hospital, all in stable condition.
Learn more
The Ministry of Health recorded until March 13, 19 cases of influenza A (H1N1) around the country, according to a spokesperson for the agency.
It is the latest survey from the Federal Government, which says all cases be confirmed and reported by the states.
The doctor says Manoel Fons?ca, however, that the Federal Government records only cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in hospitalized patients. In Cear?, the figure was nine, according to yesterday's report of Sesa.
Four suspicious deaths of the disease were investigated by Sesa, but only two were confirmed as caused by H1N1.
Besides the seven serious women, a child had been admitted to Hospital Infantil Albert Sabin (HIAS) and a lady in Beberibe Hospital, both already released.
Numbers
20
of 32 women are infected by H1N1. Nine are women, including who died in the MEAC.
3
women victims of the disease are still hospitalized in MEAC. One is in the ICU but in stable condition.
13
cases of influenza A (H1N1) progressed to more severe disease.
Service
Center for Epidemiological Surveillance of Sesa
For more information on Influenza A (H1N1) in Cear?.
Phone: 3101 4860/3101 5214/3101 5215 (call)