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Detected a case of influenza ISSSTE
It was detected in an entitled ISSSTE Hidalgo the first case of influenza, with symptoms similar to type A/H3N2, said Ana Maria Tavares. Photo: El Sol de Hidalgo.
El Sol de Hidalgo
January 22, 2013
By Liliana Castillo
Pachuca, Hidalgo. - Was detected in an entitled Hidalgo ISSSTE in the first case of influenza with symptoms similar to type A/H3N2, which has attacked the 47 states of the American Union.
This virus, which is associated with more severe disease, unlike other strains of influenza, was reported active by the Center for Disease Control of the United States, but apparently exceeded borders.
The Secretary of Health in the state, Ana Maria Tavares, explained that according to the epidemiological, whose latest court on Thursday turned 17 this month, is aware of this case study, the characteristics of the virus point to be circulating in the United States.
He explained that the health authorities have taken all necessary measures to isolate the virus, but must be placed in preventive operation permanently by the population to prevent contagion.
If we compare the behavior of influenza from 2011 to 2012, he said, there is a significant reduction in the number of cases, thanks to the measures taken.
"2012 we closed with 324 cases. A/H1N1 Most".
He added that vaccines still apply, and so far added more than 300,000 doses of the 500,000 that the industry has to apply until March this year ..
"The earlier, our body generate the necessary defenses against contracting the virus."
He mentioned that from influenza outbreak that occurred in the American Union, has issued a warning to those traveling epidemiological apply trivalent vaccine two weeks earlier.
On the other hand, reported health centers in the municipalities are working 24 hours a day, by order of the Secretary, to provide general care.
"The disease has no time."
Dr. Tavares recalled that influenza is a cold with severe manifestations, so its onset is abrupt and involves fever of 39 or more degrees and discomfort that entails.
"We invite the public not to self-medicate and to go to a health unit. The Secretariat has launched the monitor units of influenza samples who makes these symptoms. Subsequently the State Health Laboratory makes a circulating virus typing.
"With this system, we determined last year that were 298 cases of A/H1N1. This year, apparently, is the zero circulating type B and A/H3N2"
Spanish-English translation
Detected a case of influenza ISSSTE
It was detected in an entitled ISSSTE Hidalgo the first case of influenza, with symptoms similar to type A/H3N2, said Ana Maria Tavares. Photo: El Sol de Hidalgo.
El Sol de Hidalgo
January 22, 2013
By Liliana Castillo
Pachuca, Hidalgo. - Was detected in an entitled Hidalgo ISSSTE in the first case of influenza with symptoms similar to type A/H3N2, which has attacked the 47 states of the American Union.
This virus, which is associated with more severe disease, unlike other strains of influenza, was reported active by the Center for Disease Control of the United States, but apparently exceeded borders.
The Secretary of Health in the state, Ana Maria Tavares, explained that according to the epidemiological, whose latest court on Thursday turned 17 this month, is aware of this case study, the characteristics of the virus point to be circulating in the United States.
He explained that the health authorities have taken all necessary measures to isolate the virus, but must be placed in preventive operation permanently by the population to prevent contagion.
If we compare the behavior of influenza from 2011 to 2012, he said, there is a significant reduction in the number of cases, thanks to the measures taken.
"2012 we closed with 324 cases. A/H1N1 Most".
He added that vaccines still apply, and so far added more than 300,000 doses of the 500,000 that the industry has to apply until March this year ..
"The earlier, our body generate the necessary defenses against contracting the virus."
He mentioned that from influenza outbreak that occurred in the American Union, has issued a warning to those traveling epidemiological apply trivalent vaccine two weeks earlier.
On the other hand, reported health centers in the municipalities are working 24 hours a day, by order of the Secretary, to provide general care.
"The disease has no time."
Dr. Tavares recalled that influenza is a cold with severe manifestations, so its onset is abrupt and involves fever of 39 or more degrees and discomfort that entails.
"We invite the public not to self-medicate and to go to a health unit. The Secretariat has launched the monitor units of influenza samples who makes these symptoms. Subsequently the State Health Laboratory makes a circulating virus typing.
"With this system, we determined last year that were 298 cases of A/H1N1. This year, apparently, is the zero circulating type B and A/H3N2"