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http://www.elsantafesino.com/vida/2010/08/09/9526
OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION
3 cases of meningitis in the province
This was stated by the Health Minister, Miguel Angel Capiello. He specified that they were in the city of Santa Fe, Villa Gobernador Galvez and the last in Rosario. On the other hand, mentioned that during this winter were no cases of influenza A in the province.
Writing The Santafesino
10/08/2010
Speaking to The Santafesino, the health portfolio holder, said Dr. Miguel Angel Capiello that of the 27 cases of influenza A (H1N1) expressed throughout the country, none was recorded in the province of Santa Fe, however clarified that "yet we are still monitoring and working for no cases." He stressed that in the territory of Santa Fe has been a great job of vaccination to the point that health workers "came to vaccinate 98 percent of patients at risk."
The official also said there was a large participation of the community and health workers "who supported the preventive measures", therefore, the "Santa Fe has one of the best immunization rates across the country," said the minister.
Asked about the cases of meningitis, Capiello confirmed that they are "three" patients with this disease and that correspond to the cities of Santa Fe, Villa Gobernador Galvez and Rosario.
In the latter case, the disease was recorded "in a private school boy he felt bad, went to the doctor and he was interned. After the causative agent was isolated and being treated. Epidemiological block was made in their fellow students and between his family and explained how the situation is, as it is commonly done, and now we must await the outcome of the patient, "said health minister.
Referring to this, it is noteworthy that meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and may be caused by viruses or bacteria.
The viral meningitis are spread by faecal-oral and respiratory systems are generally benign and the recovery is usually complete and leave no sequelae. They may occur singly or in outbreaks, with peaks in summer and autumn.
The bacterial meningitis, meanwhile, is produced by various bacteria, including Haemophilus b, Pneumococcus, or Meningococcus. It is spread from person to person through droplets of saliva through coughing, speaking or sneezing. Cured by antibiotics, are serious and a delayed diagnosis or starting treatment may be the major cause of neurological damage.
The symptoms of this disease differ according to age range. In infants and young children, the signs are fever, irritability, poor feeding and vomiting while in older children and adults can manifest severe headache, high fever, vomiting, mood swings, and trouble to look at light .
Health workers recommend that before any doubt, consult your doctor who will urge the appropriate indications.
OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION
3 cases of meningitis in the province
This was stated by the Health Minister, Miguel Angel Capiello. He specified that they were in the city of Santa Fe, Villa Gobernador Galvez and the last in Rosario. On the other hand, mentioned that during this winter were no cases of influenza A in the province.
Writing The Santafesino
10/08/2010
Speaking to The Santafesino, the health portfolio holder, said Dr. Miguel Angel Capiello that of the 27 cases of influenza A (H1N1) expressed throughout the country, none was recorded in the province of Santa Fe, however clarified that "yet we are still monitoring and working for no cases." He stressed that in the territory of Santa Fe has been a great job of vaccination to the point that health workers "came to vaccinate 98 percent of patients at risk."
The official also said there was a large participation of the community and health workers "who supported the preventive measures", therefore, the "Santa Fe has one of the best immunization rates across the country," said the minister.
Asked about the cases of meningitis, Capiello confirmed that they are "three" patients with this disease and that correspond to the cities of Santa Fe, Villa Gobernador Galvez and Rosario.
In the latter case, the disease was recorded "in a private school boy he felt bad, went to the doctor and he was interned. After the causative agent was isolated and being treated. Epidemiological block was made in their fellow students and between his family and explained how the situation is, as it is commonly done, and now we must await the outcome of the patient, "said health minister.
Referring to this, it is noteworthy that meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes covering the brain and may be caused by viruses or bacteria.
The viral meningitis are spread by faecal-oral and respiratory systems are generally benign and the recovery is usually complete and leave no sequelae. They may occur singly or in outbreaks, with peaks in summer and autumn.
The bacterial meningitis, meanwhile, is produced by various bacteria, including Haemophilus b, Pneumococcus, or Meningococcus. It is spread from person to person through droplets of saliva through coughing, speaking or sneezing. Cured by antibiotics, are serious and a delayed diagnosis or starting treatment may be the major cause of neurological damage.
The symptoms of this disease differ according to age range. In infants and young children, the signs are fever, irritability, poor feeding and vomiting while in older children and adults can manifest severe headache, high fever, vomiting, mood swings, and trouble to look at light .
Health workers recommend that before any doubt, consult your doctor who will urge the appropriate indications.