Colombia: A/H1N1 cases- 245; 9 deaths

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Re: Colombia: A/H1N1 cases- 138; 4 deaths

Re: Colombia: A/H1N1 cases- 138; 4 deaths

Source: http://www.elpais.com.co/paisonline/notas/Julio092009/colgriajul09.html

Colombia
A 143 increases the number of affected AH1N1

Elpais.com.co - Colprensa

The National Institute of Health has confirmed five more cases of people affected by the new flu in the country: two in Cali (Valle), one in Bucaramanga (Santander), one in Barranquilla (Atl?ntico) and one in Chia (Cundinamarca). With these, raised to 143 the number of people affected by the new influenza, including four deaths (three in one in Bogota and Soacha).

Cali (Valle): the first is an adult male with a history of travel to Chile and the second is an adult male with no history of travel abroad. The two consulted on June 30 po sore throat, cough, shortness of breath and malaise.

Bucaramanga (Santander): This is an adult male with a history of travel to Las Vegas (United States) and that upon his return on July 1 consulted with fever, cough, nasal congestion, vomiting, shortness of breath and pains muscle.

Barranquilla (Atl?ntico): In this case the city is an adult woman with history of travel to Miami (United States), who consulted on July 1 with fever associated with sore throat, cough and malaise.

Chia (Cundinamarca) is an adult female resident of United States, who came to visit the country and consulted by the July 1 to submit table malaise, sore throat, cough, nasal congestion and difficulty breathing.

It added that in all cases is recommended segregation and are being cared for with all biosecurity measures.

Current Situation

According to the latest report from local authorities to the national focal point of the Ministry of Social Protection and the National Institutes of Health to date, a total of 3898 warning of possible symptomatic with a history of travel to affected areas or contact with cases distributed as follows:

- 1787 suspected cases.
- 15 probable cases.
- 143 confirmed cases (including four deaths).
- 1953 cases disposed (1,738 of these laboratory and 176 do not meet case definition).

Confirmed cases include 43 in Bogota (including three deaths), eight in Cundinamarca (including death), 12 in Barranquilla, 30 in the Valley, nine in Yopal (Casanare), 10 in Medell?n (Antioquia), in a Guatape ( Antioquia), one in Itagui (Antioquia), two in Cartagena, six in Santander, Norte de Santander in two, three in Risaralda, Tolima in four, one in Caldas, Huila one in, one in Cauca, two in the Atlantic, six and one in Boyac? in Putumayo.

 

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Re: Colombia: A/H1N1 cases- 165; 6 deaths

Re: Colombia: A/H1N1 cases- 165; 6 deaths

Source: http://www.elcolombiano.com/BancoCo...el_pais/sexta_muerte_por_ah1n1_en_el_pais.asp

Google translation:

Sixth AH1N1 death in the country
Bogota | Published July 11 2009

The National Institute of Health and District Health Secretariat of Bogota, confirmed to the national focal point of the Ministry of Social Protection, a new death because of the pandemic virus AH1N1.

This is a young adult man, who lives in Bogota, who consulted on July 6 with fever, cough, breathlessness, malaise and decay.

The patient was diagnosed suspect pandemic virus AH1N1 were hospitalized immediately and started treatment including antiviral and given the developments in his case was treated in an intensive care unit for medical specialists, unfortunately died.

Also, the date recorded Colombia 165 confirmed cases of pandemic virus H1N1/09 including 6 deaths (five in Bogota and one in Soacha).

According to the guidelines of the Pan American Health Organization, the main objectives of surveillance in countries with sustained transmission, as is the case of Colombia, are:

- Monitor trends in incidence of influenza, rather than detecting and reporting all cases, using traditional indicators of influenza.
- Countries are encouraged to report data from epidemiological and virological surveillance of the World Health Organization.
- No need for laboratory confirmation in all cases this phase.
According to the above, any patient who meets the definition of suspect and probable cases are handled with preventive measures, biosecurity and care as if it were potentially confirmed.

Given the mortality on the day yesterday, the District Secretariat of Health will continue with the monitoring to the indigenous community which was part of the girl with a multidisciplinary team. Was ready to turn on antiviral treatments to the population and the visit will be sent copies of two children who presented symptoms to health institutions.

It insists on continuing with protective measures such as washing hands frequently with soap and water, if using cold mask, care at home, drink plenty of fluids and seek medical advice in case of high fever of more than two days of evolution, or any symptoms of shortness of breath or pain tor?cic

 

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Re: Colombia: A/H1N1 cases- 165; 6 deaths

Re: Colombia: A/H1N1 cases- 165; 6 deaths

Source: http://www.eluniversal.com.co/v2/virus/hay-4132-casos-posibles-de-influenza-ah1n1-en-el-pais

There are 4132 possible cases of influenza in the country AH1N1

cartagena
Sun, 07/12/2009 - 15:43 - ldiaz

Positive cases of virus-carrying AH1N1 still rising.

According to the latest report from local authorities to the national focal point of the Ministry of Social Protection and the National Institutes of Health, to date there are a total of 4132 warning of possible symptomatic patients.
These people have a history of travel to areas affected by the flu, or suspected of having contacts.
The country has made in recent days 1882 suspected cases, 10 probable, 165 confirmed deaths as a result of the 6 virus, discarded 2075 cases (1,899 of these laboratory and 176 do not meet case definition).
The deceased, was presented at a one in five in Bogot? and Soacha.
Confirmed cases, according to statistics reported by the Ministry of Social Welfare are: 47 in Bogota, Cundinamarca 10, 13 in Barranquilla, 34 in the Valley, 10 in Yopal (Casanare), 14 in Antioquia, Cartagena 4, 7 Santander, Norte de Santander 3, 6, Risaralda, Tolima 4, 1 Caldas 1, Huila, Cauca, 1, 2 in the Atlantic, in Boyac? 6, 1 and 1 in San Andres in Putumayo.

 

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Re: Colombia: A/H1N1 cases- 166 ; 7 deaths

Re: Colombia: A/H1N1 cases- 166 ; 7 deaths

Seven deaths in the country by the influenza A H1N1

In Colombia there are 166 confirmed cases and 1882 suspected

Last updated: 2009-07-13 13:05:01

Bogot?, Colombia (RCN) - The authorities confirmed the first death in the department of Caldas because of the new flu. This is an adult woman, a resident of the town of Viterbo, who consulted on July 5 with fever, cough, breathlessness, malaise and decay. The death was confirmed by the National Institute of Health to the national focal point of the Ministry of Social Protection.


According to the communiqu?, the patient was diagnosed with suspected viral pandemic AH1N1 was hospitalized immediately and started treatment including antiviral, sadly passed away on July 7.

Likewise, in Colombia the date recorded 166 confirmed cases of pandemic virus A H1N1 including seven deaths (five in Bogot?, one in Soacha, Cundinamarca and one in Viterbo, Caldas).

They reiterated the importance of measures of hygiene and prevention.

Moreover, in Bogota, the authorities raise the checks against the flu. The district authorities to closely monitor an indigenous community would be displaced in a vulnerable position. The District Secretariat of Health began days of education and application of antiviral Indian reservations and in areas of displaced living in the capital. Health authorities monitor the evolution of the symptoms of some members of the Embera community was part of that 48 days of the baby who died on July 6 last victim of the virus.

District Health Secretary announced that to avoid more deaths, suspected cases will be applied to the antiviral.

The country has one and a half million doses of antiviral But preventive measures such as hand washing and use of the mask must be maintained, especially now, which is about the return to classes.

In Colombia there are 166 confirmed cases, 10 probable and suspect 1882.

WHO said that the pandemic is unstoppable AH1N1

The World Health Organization, noted that a vaccine is needed to counteract the effects of the virus in all countries. However, he acknowledged that the vaccine soon. Even his production could be extended until December.

http://www.canalrcn.com/noticias/index.php/nacional/septima-muerte-en-el-pais--por-la-gripe-a-h1n1/

 

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Re: Colombia: A/H1N1 cases- 175; 7 deaths

Re: Colombia: A/H1N1 cases- 175; 7 deaths

Source: http://www.eluniversal.com.co/v2/ca...onas-afectadas-por-el-virus-an1n1-en-colombia
Already 175 people are affected by the virus AH1N1 in Colombia


Tue, 07/14/2009 - 18:06 - Lcar

The National Institute of Health confirmed the national focal point of the Ministry of Social Protection, nine cases of infection with influenza virus AH1N1 in Colombia.

The new cases were reported in Medellín and Itagui in Antioquia;, Tunja (Boyacá), Facatativa (Cundinamarca), Chinchiná (Caldas), Chaparral (Tolima), Bogota and Cali (Valle del Cauca).
With these new cases, raised to 175 the number of people affected by the new influenza, including seven deaths (five in Bogotá, one in Soacha, Cundinamarca and one in Viterbo, Caldas).

 

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Re: Colombia: A/H1N1 cases- 185; 7 deaths

Re: Colombia: A/H1N1 cases- 185; 7 deaths

Source: http://www.canalrcn.com/noticias/in...ifra-de-infectados--por-ah1n1-asciende-a-185/

Google translation:

The number of infected AH1N1 rises to 185
The number of infected AH1N1 is 185Hasta not yet found a definitive vaccine virus
Last updated: 2009-07-15 15:10:04

Bogot?, Colombia (RCN) - On Wednesday the authorities confirmed ten new cases of the virus in the capital of the Republic. The government insists that it must maintain preventive measures. To confirm the new cases of infection by AH1N1, Minister of Social Protection, Diego Palacio Betancourt, reiterated the call for workers in the health sector and the Colombian community in general to deal with the pandemic virus. The capital has the highest number of confirmed cases of infection with 59 cases.

"Community to reiterate the need not to underestimate, the presence of this virus is here and the rest of the world and we will continue to live with this virus," said Minister of Social Protection.

The highest number of deaths is also the country's capital, with five people.

"They are one hundred and eighty-five according to the latest report has and will continue to exist as it is a virus for which there is no possibility at this time of vaccination and the virus is circulating, so many more Colombians are going to be wearing the virus at a time as is happening in the world, "said Diego Palacio Betancourt.

The Minister reiterated the announcement of the World Health Organization that the spread of the virus that is unstoppable, and stressed that efforts should focus on mitigating the impact it may have the presence of influenza in all departments. Finally the head of the portfolio of Health requested assistance from the special sector workers.

Report reveals flaws in the care of AH1N1

The District Secretariat of Health found the apparent flaws in a medical diagnosis of death by the virus AH1N1. The case was treated in hospital where Kennedy was found to have the contingency plan would not have been implemented.

The report by the verification committee of the District Health Secretary says that the patient 28 years old who died last July 4 by the virus AH1N1 had seven of the ten symptoms listed in the protocol for the pandemic.

"The patient had fever, sore throat, eye pain, cough, runny nose, general malaise and vomiting, ie seven of the ten symptoms established" (says the text of the Report)

After seeing this report, the Secretary of Health ordered the investigation against Kennedy Hospital for possible flaws in the quality of health service provision.

"It provides those who are looking at is the side of the court of medical ethics. What to do with the behavior of professional medicine and the secretariat has already begun to develop research, "said Hector Zambrano, district secretary of Health.

The commission's report also revealed that the tents with the Kennedy Hospital to care for patients with respiratory symptoms alone have a doctor who is the same that makes the initial classification and evaluation in the emergency room, the baths there is no soap or paper towels and in one of these tents are only chairs and stretchers.

Also the committee of the Ministry of Health asked the hospital to adjust the contingency plan. "I ask the hospital to make adjustments to contingency plan in relation to human resource, bio-processes, staffing, physical facilities to ensure a diagnostic evaluation and appropriate treatment" (the text of the report)

Seven deaths so far have been presented in the country by the virus AH1N1, five have been in Bogota.

 

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Re: Colombia: A/H1N1 cases- 202; 8 deaths

Re: Colombia: A/H1N1 cases- 202; 8 deaths

Source: http://www.elespectador.com/articulo151293-confirman-octava-muerte-gripa-ah1n1

Google translation:

Confirms eighth death from influenza AH1N1
The case is a minor residing in the city of Bogot?, where they have most of the deaths.


The National Institute of Health confirmed the national focal point of the Ministry of Social Protection, the eighth death in Colombia because of the pandemic virus AH1N1/09.

The case is a minor residing in the city of Bogota, who consulted on July 11 by fever, cough, shortness of breath, nasal congestion, inability to drink fluids and muscle pain.

The patient presented as a risk factor syndrome, obstructive bronco-pulmonary chronic. He was hospitalized and treated in intensive care unit, receiving treatment according to the protocol, including antibiotics and oseltamivir. However, presented a negative trend and sadly died on July 13.

With these new cases rises to 202 the number of people affected by the new influenza, including eight deaths (six in Bogot?, one in Soacha, Cundinamarca and one in Viterbo, Caldas).

The new cases were reported as follows: one in Apartado (Antioquia), one in C?cuta and one in Pamplona (Norte de Santander), one in San Andr?s (San Andres and Providencia), five in Cali (Valle del Cauca), one in Soacha and one in Chia (Cundinamarca).

Current Situation

According to the latest report from local authorities to the national focal point of the Ministry of Social Protection and the National Institutes of Health to date, a total of 4340 warning of possible symptoms, distributed as follows:

1883 suspected cases
72 probable cases
202 confirmed cases (including eight fatalities)
2183 cases disposed (2,007 of these laboratory and 176 do not meet case definition).

Confirmed cases are distributed as follows: 60 in Bogot? DC (Including 6 deaths), 17 in Antioquia, 2 Atlantic, 13 in Barranquilla, 8 in Boyaca, Caldas 3 (including one death), 3 in Cartagena, 10, Casanare, Cauca, 1, 13 in Cundinamarca (including 1 death ) 1, Huila, Norte de Santander 5, 1 in Putumayo, Risaralda 6, 2 in San Andr?s, Santander 7, 5 and 45 in Tolima Valle del Cauca.

Ministry issues new circular

On the date the Department issued Circular 048, which updates the guidelines for monitoring and public health measures for the handling of cases infected with the pandemic virus AH1N1/09.

The Circular contains the latest recommendations of the PAHO / WHO in terms of case definitions and strategies for monitoring the course of the pandemic in the country and is the product of consensus among the experts of the Colombian Association of Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Health and INVIMA.

"The purpose is to simplify the definitions, to facilitate the capture of suspected and probable cases by the System. It should be remembered that the virus is circulating steadily in several regions of the country and therefore should be suspected in any acute respiratory infections, although it has no history of having traveled or had contact with travelers, "said the Minister for the Protection Social, Diego Palacio.

"You have to start treatment with oseltamivir, all patients hospitalized with severe acute respiratory infection and those with mild infections, but have risk factors or warning symptoms of rapid disease progression or deterioration, as stated in the protocol care, "he said, and urged the territorial directorates to disseminate the contents of the new Circular on the network of health service providers under their jurisdiction.

For its part, the Director of the National Institute of Health, Juan Gonzalo Lopez said: "In the current situation of the pandemic, there is no need for laboratory confirmed all suspected cases, which are those for mild acute respiratory infections. We will concentrate on evidence from patients who have severe infections and monitor only a minor part of the infections in the sentinel sites. This is to monitor the degree of spread, the severity and simultaneous movement of other viruses that cause respiratory infection. "" We are also giving directions to begin to monitor the occurrence of adverse events associated with Oseltamivir, "he concluded.

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Elespectador.com

 

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Re: Colombia: A/H1N1 cases- 245; 9 deaths

Source: http://www.elpaisvallenato.com/html/noticias/2009/julio/23/5804497novenavictimaenpais.html

Ninth victim in the country for flu AH1N1

Bogota, July 23 (www.elpaisvallenato.com) A woman who lived in the city of Medellin, who died last July 20. The news was confirmed by the National Institute of Health.

the ninth death in Colombia because of the pandemic virus AH1N1 is a woman who presented last July 13 and was hospitalized the same day, he was given treatment but died on July 20.

Similarly, the National Institute of Health confirmed that there were 24 cases of the strain in the country.

With these new cases amounted to 245 the number of people affected by the new influenza, including nine deaths, six in Bogot?, one in Soacha (Cundinamarca), a Viterbo (Caldas) and one in Medellin.

 

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Re: Colombia: A/H1N1 cases- 245; 9 deaths

Source: http://www.latarde.com/nacional/91-notas-nacionales/15190-nueva-muerte-por-virus-ah1n1.html

New Death by virus A (H1N1)
Colprensa / LaTarde


A woman aged 57 who allegedly died on July 30 in the capital Risaralda, was the victim of the virus A (H1N1).

So informed the mayor of this city, through the Ministry of Health and Social Security, according to analysis conducted by the National Institute of Health (NIH) confirmed that the death of the woman produced the flu A.
The victim had an acute respiratory infection, which was discarded when it was learned the final outcome of the biopsy tissue.
Javier Alejandro Gaviria Murillo, secretary of Health and Social Security Pereira, said "we continue to make an appeal to the community to take into account the necessary protective measures to avoid contracting the virus."

 

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Re: Colombia: A/H1N1 cases- 245; 9 deaths

Source: http://www.vanguardia.com/santander/comunera/36298-investigan-muerte-de-una-mujer-en-socorro-

Investigating death of woman in Socorro
Tuesday August 11 2009 00:00 Patricia Salazar Pineda

Alarm is commoner in the capital following the announcement that a woman with symptoms similar to the virus A (H1N1), died at the weekend in Bucaramanga, after it received the Regional Hospital Manuela Beltr?n Relief.

In this regard, the municipal secretary of health, Moya Javier Noriega, it was quick to ratify the diagnosis and only after knowing the results of the reviews may ratify or not the information, but for now it is handled as a possible case.

The victim was Luz Mirian Afanador, a woman of 40 years, mother of three, who was admitted to Hospital and Regional Manuela Beltr?n Relief with symptoms of dengue fever.

According to Noriega Moya after being diagnosed was sent back to the house, but three days later the woman returned to hospital, this time with more severe symptoms.

After being diagnosed with a picture of pneumonia multilobular, but also suspected of presenting a picture of A (H1N1), the woman was sent on Saturday, August 1 at University Hospital in Bucaramanga, where he died on Saturday August 8 .

"It was neglect of the Hospital Relief"

To Armirola Adolfo Molina, husband of Luz Mirian Afanador, the death of his wife was neglected for the Relief Hospital. He assured his wife that this language did not die due to pandemic virus, it was an oversight of doctors from the Hospital Relief.

He also indicated that documents the history of his wife said it was not a carrier of the disease, but he suffered a pulmonary problem.
He added that if a case of A (H1N1), he and his family would be under medical observation, which has not happened.

No cases

On the death of a woman who had been referred for Relief appears to be carrying the virus A (H1N1), a spokesman for the Departmental Secretariat of Health indicated that they have no information on the death of any of the cases that have so far been regarded as suspect carriers.

Development of three possible cases

Three cases remain under medical observation from the previous week, when two children and a wife of 40 years showed symptoms similar to influenza.

One of the cases, the women, was sent to Bucaramanga, where, according to medical authorities, is evolving satisfactorily.

All children are treated at the Hospital Relief, where doctors had initially diagnosed as a respiratory infection.
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