Re: In Moscow a girl has died of H1N1 flu
Re: In Moscow a girl has died of H1N1 flu
The girl was originally diagnosed with SARS. This article also notes a 2nd child has died.
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February 20, 2013
"Swine flu suddenly resurfaced in Russia: two children allegedly died in Moscow
In the suburban town of Dmitrov, presumably from swine flu died a little girl.
Initially, she was diagnosed with SARS. Once the situation has deteriorated, the child was repeatedly misdiagnosed. The Ministry of Health believe that the threat of H1N1 flu so far, reports "Interfax" . But on Wednesday evening, it was reported that the 8-year-old boy died in Pushkin from swine flu. Health Minister Nina Suslonova confirmed that the diagnosis was finally - in contrast to the case of girls, where the experts are still waiting for test results. On the death of the boy will be tested.
Girl in Dmitrov ill on February 10. The next day the child deteriorated, so February 12 was hospitalized and examined by a pulmonologist, who again diagnosed SARS. Before this girl a few times called an ambulance, but the "mother refused hospitalization, after which the girl prescribed antibiotics," - said Suslonova.
She noted that the evening of 12 February was diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia. A special commission set up to analysis of the case, carefully check medical records to assess how medical care.
As for the boy - then, according to Suslonova in medical card in his mother's hand removed non-vaccination. "We can investigate any number, but the voice over tells us that to get vaccinated," - said Suslonova. The Minister explained that the "swine flu" goes a long time, and anyone can get them. But these infections are more dangerous, because the virus is constantly evolving.
"I think we should alert people to tell them that you need to take care of their children," - said the Minister, adding that all vaccines contain ingredients that inhibit the H1N1 and its modifications.
Suslonova noted that the "swine flu" is difficult to diagnose because the disease is the same as a normal infection...".