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Chile-Health Seremi Los Lagos confirms new case of Hanta virus in Cocham?

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http://www.biobiochile.cl/2011/09/0...ma-nuevo-caso-de-virus-hanta-en-cochamo.shtml
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Health Seremi Los Lagos confirms new case of Hanta virus in Cocham?

Monday September 5, 2011 | 17:30
Posted by Gabriela Ulloa | Information is Sergio Osses ? 218 views

Undersecretary of Public Health announces rapid test laboratory for hantavirus in Cocham?
Third patient suspected of Hanta virus in Cocham? was transferred by helicopter to Puerto Montt
The Health Seremi Los Lagos, Monica Winkler, confirmed a new case of hantavirus in the town of Cocham? affected for months by a sharp increase in the rodent population.
This is a 63 year old man identified as William Hernandez Valle sector from the cold in the town of Cocham?, who entered the Intensive Care Unit, Hopital Puerto Montt base suffering from a respiratory condition associated with hantavirus.
This was later confirmed by tests. However, the man was in stable condition but remains under observation in order to protect its evolution, said the regional health authority.
Winkler said the date and 8 cases of Hanta are detected in the area adding that remains constant warning and prevention, especially at this date and visitors begin to arrive.

Monica Winkler said he also has made delivery of preventive work and elements in areas near Puerto Varas, as Ral?n or Puerto Octay, adding that the important thing is that now that the spring season approaches increase the spread of hantavirus caution in sectors affected by the increase in rodents.
 
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