Chihuahua: Cases

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Published By: Editorial
Date: 2009-12-17

455 cases of H1N1 reported in Ju?rez

The director of the Directorate of Health Jurisdiction reported that this border is so far reported 455 cases of H1N1 influenza.

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The caution continues with number of reports have not increased cases of this virus in the city, but we urge the community to remain vigilant and continue taking necessary measures to prevent contagion, he added.

He explained that while awaiting the results of 92 tests suspected of which give results in the coming days.

To prevent infection with the public are urged to carry on precautionary measures to prevent contagion as it is anticipated that with the low temperatures where both seasonal influenza as H1N1 is going to be increased slowly.

 

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Respiratory disease alert
Chihuahua reported freezing temperatures in 35 municipalities

John J. Arreola and Luis C. Cano Correspondent
El Universal
Wednesday December 23, 2009

QUERETARO, Qro .- The Ministry of Health in the state declared that there is an epidemic of cases of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI), by registering, until this week, 500 thousand 542 cases in the state, the higher figure has been reported since 2003.

The Director of Medical Services of the Ministry of Health in the state, Ruben Romero Marquez, said the number of reported cases is 24% higher than last year, when they reached 403 thousand 63.

With these statistics, "we can prove that indeed we are facing an epidemic of acute respiratory infections.

So far it has been reported "as many IRA deaths last year, in 2008 we had 191 and so far this year we took 192. We are virtually the same figure.

In the press conference to present an assessment of influenza A H1N1, the Director of Medical Services said that of the 192 persons killed, 58 were from the disease.

Regarding the delay in the administration of the vaccine against human influenza, said Ruben Romero is not a matter of speaking first or last in the implementation of such a vaccine, but according to the strategy required by each entity.

"There were more concerned about detecting and treating patients, we must first make curative measures, where the population is exposed in a way that we can diagnose and treat the time".

Frozen

On Tuesday 35 of the 67 municipalities of Chihuahua recorded temperatures below zero degrees Celsius. El Ejido El Vergel, in the municipality of Balleza, reported minus 10 degrees, said Homero Navarro Frayre, director of the State Civil Protection Unit.

Other communities in subzero temperatures were Ignacio Zaragoza, with less than 8 degrees, and Matachi, with less than 7 degrees, both in the northwest of the state, and Guachochi, southwest, less 7.

Navarro reported that this winter 70 people have been poisoned due to accumulation of butane gas and carbon monoxide, in addition to seven deaths, four monoxide poisoning and three for hypothermia.

The official called on families to exercise caution.

 

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24 deaths from influenza in Chihuahua

Chihuahua, Chih. (Special) .- So far confirmed 24 deaths from influenza A H1N1, of which 50% occurred during the month of November, followed in October with 9 deaths corresponding to 35.5%.
Of the 67 municipalities of the State only eight deaths have occurred from this disease (11.9%), placing first Chihuahua with eight deaths (33.3%), Juarez with seven (29.2%) and four mainly Cuauht?moc.
The age group most affected is 25 to 44 years with 12 deaths (50%), followed by 45 to 64 with seven deaths (29.2%), with respect to gender there is no difference.
The complications of influenza occur more danger when there is another type of disease present, as are obesity, diabetes, immunosuppression, smoking and lung disease. 23/12/2009

 

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4 cases of A H1N1 in more than 10 days

Nancy Gonzalez Soto
The Journal | 29.12.2009 | 20:38 | Local

In the past 10 days have confirmed four more cases of influenza A H1N1 in Ciudad Juarez and 60 samples are pending from people who presented symptoms of this disease, said Health Jurisdiction II.
Alejandro Alvarado Robles, manager of epidemiology at the health unit, said that people already have completed their treatment, but that people should continue with the health measures to prevent future outbreaks.
"Frequent hand washing is essential. Although it's cold, people should not stop this practice, "he said.
He added that people who present symptoms related to human influenza should go to health center or consultation with their family physician as self-medication can be counterproductive.
Statistics from the Health Jurisdiction II indicate that in Ciudad Juarez have submitted 459 cases of influenza A H1N1 since the outbreak of this virus.
In addition to confirmed cases, 406 have been sent samples to be analyzed but negative results.
Among the recommendations of the health sector in Ciudad Juarez to prevent infection with this virus include: washing hands with soap and water constantly, away from people with respiratory ailments and seek medical advice if you have fever, muscle pain, headaches and joints and a persistent cough.
Besides preventive measures, health personnel as well as pregnant women in third trimester can be vaccinated against human influenza virus.
In accordance with the guidelines set by the federal government only these two groups can immunize against viral disease while the general population will have access to the vaccine when you get a new batch, scheduled for January 2010.
The health sector recommended that persons who are allergic to egg protein and neomycin immunize not like people who have had a fever over 38.5 degrees or who have had Guillen Barre Syndrome.
People who are interested in the vaccine and who meet the guidelines that marks the federal government may have access to biological health centers of Bellavista, Galeana, the Kilometer 20, Praxedis and Villa Ahumada and the CAAPS of Zaragoza and Anapra. The survivors of the IMSS can go to the clinic where they belong.

 

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Despite the outbreak of A H1N1, diabetes and heart ailments hoard queries

Nancy Gonzalez Soto
The Journal | 30.12.2009 | 21:57 | Local

While human influenza captured the attention of health units to the outbreak and spread of this viral disease, complications of chronic diseases are the leading cause of consultation in the Emergency Department, reported the health sector.
"The poor control of disease and the complications of diabetes mellitus and heart disease are leading causes of consultation and death in Ciudad Juarez, said Alejandro Alvarado Robles, manager of epidemiology at the Health Jurisdiction II.
He indicated that people with these conditions must take strict control, go to their annual reviews, follow a balanced diet and regular exercise because, otherwise, can cause complications.
Data provided by the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) reflect that the decompensation in patients with diabetes, hypertension and gout patients control a large percentage of consultations in the Emergency Department.
Indicate that outweigh people that fail to control their disease or do not take their medications as complications such as numbness of limbs and various ailments.
Data from health departments in Ciudad Juarez indicate that five diseases caused more deaths in the year due to decompensation and failure in its control are: diabetes, heart disease, cirrhosis caused by excessive alcohol intake and chronic diseases of the liver, cerebro-vascular diseases and acute respiratory diseases.
Once introduced the outbreak of the H1N1 influenza A number of reviews for this condition has picked up and reached up to a thousand queries per week.
To date, 929 samples were taken from laboratory to detect human influenza of which 459 were positive and 64 are in the process while the rest were negative. "It's important for people to visit health centers as having symptoms similar to influenza A H1N1 or tend to dismiss it," said Alvarado Robles.
Although visits for symptoms of viral disease increased in the last quarter of 2009 did not exceed those consultations or decompensated chronic conditions.

 

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137 thousand infected and 24 deaths from influenza AH1N1 in Chihuahua.
El Heraldo de Chihuahua
December 30, 2009


One thousand 137 people have been detected with H1N1 influenza in the state and 24 others have died from this virus, say the reports of the Secretary of Social Development, as state officials call for careful in this winter season.

According to the report submitted by the Secretary of Social Development, twelve men and twelve women died of the flu, the capital being the place which has hosted the largest number of patients with 535 and 460 in Ju?rez.

The people most affected by this virus, have been residents of 5 years of age to 44, and according to statistics, since the temperature started falling respiratory diseases increased by 17 percent.

However the statistics are alarming because of the constant control campaign disseminated by the media.

 

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Seasonal influenza Leaves 83 cases in 2009

Nancy Gonzalez Soto
The Journal | 01.01.2010 | 21:29 | Local

In 2009 there were 83 cases of seasonal influenza in Ciudad Juarez, but from September, it increased the number of patients with this viral disease, said Health Jurisdiction II.
"It is essential to continue the hygiene measures, especially hand washing with soap. People with symptoms similar to influenza must be submitted to the Health Center to review and confirm whether it is seasonal or A H1N1 to receive proper treatment, "said Alejandro Alvarado Robles, manager of epidemiology at the health unit.
He said that as temperatures drop, people fail to wash their hands frequently, a situation that can lead to the development and spread of the virus.
He added that self-medication is counterproductive because it hides symptoms and is sometimes difficult to determine whether the patient has a common cold, respiratory infection or influenza.
Health Jurisdiction II announced that some of the samples sent to laboratory for detecting human influenza (A H1N1) tested positive for seasonal influenza.
In order to avoid getting seasonal flu, in addition to sanitary and hygienic measures, adults age 60 and infants under age 3 have free access to biological against this illness in health centers.
The rest of the population has the option of vaccination in other places but has a biological cost.
Seasonal flu is a highly contagious disease by air that develops more easily in places with large concentration of people.
It is transmitted by respiratory droplets caused by sneezing, coughing, shaking hands or touching objects contaminated with the virus and its symptoms are similar to the flu, but more severe.
The clinical picture of those affected is high fever of 38 degrees Celsius or more, headache, severe fatigue and malaise, dry cough, sore throat, nasal congestion and aching joints.
Among the recommendations of the Health Sector to avoid getting seasonal flu are: the constant washing of hands with soap and water, avoid contact with people with respiratory ailments and seek medical advice if you have any of the above symptoms.

 

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Decrease influenza infections and confirmations AH1N1 Hector Puertas

The owner of health jurisdiction, Hector Gates announced that the human influenza infections suffered a large decline, because in December there were only four cases.

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Hector Gates said the human influenza infections that occurred during the month of December were only four, which suggests that the disease has been controlled for precautionary measures to take citizenship.

He noted that to date 941 samples have been analyzed of which only 559 have tested positive for human influenza or AH1N1, while the remaining were negative or seasonal influenza.
We will continue with current campaigns and methods of disease prevention, in order to control it even more.

 

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Date: 2010-02-12

There have been no cases of Influenza A H1N1 so far in 2010

The Director of Health Jurisdiction II, Hector Puertas Rincones, announced that during this 2010 have not detected any human influenza cases in Ciudad Ju?rez.



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So far this year has not been any cases of human influenza, said the Director of Health Jurisdiction II, Dr. Hector Puertas Corners.

"Of the 21 cases we studied January to today fortunately none has been successful, but why not forget that prevention measures have been carried out, it is important that people make a habit of," explained official.

The official urged the community to continue with preventive measures to avoid contracting the disease, although there have been no new cases at the border.