Re: Increase respiratory illnesses in Yucatan
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Respiratory infections increased 116.5 percent in Yucatan
People with the flu required to wear masks when they go to crowded places. / Photo: SIPS
[Source: SIPS]
Release Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2010 12:47:00
The spread of seasonal influenza viruses in the State has led to cases of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) is so unusual increase in the summer, an increase of more than 100 percent in the most recent week over the same period last year.
As reported by the Department of Epidemiology (Dgepi) of the federal Health Secretariat (SSA), in the 34th epidemiological week, from 22 to 28 August, there were 20 000 639 cases against 532 9000 34 weeks 2009, representing an advance of 11 000 107 cases, equivalent to 116.5 percent
NEW MILLENNIUM reported that influenza A/H3N2 began attacking from the epidemiologic week number 31, which corresponds to the first 7 August 9000 with 789 cases, while in the same week in 2009, 8000 reported 58 patients.
The Deputy Director of Public Health State Health Secretariat (SES), Salvador G?mez Carro, said the rise in the number of cases in the state is because people did not have antibodies to the virus, so that contagion occurs easier.
These events led to the record is shot in Yucatan in relation to other states of the Republic, which also presumes that the virus entering the country would have been in the Peninsula.
The physician said that so far no reports have been generated AH3N2 complications of the virus, which expresses the diagnosis and treatment offered by doctors.
"While cases of respiratory infections remain on the rise, what is abnormal behavior for this season, has given an accurate diagnosis and appropriate, and people have tried to assist the physician, so there have been no complications patients and the epidemiological system is controlled, "he said.
Carro G?mez explained that the box with this seasonal influenza virus should be given only once, but the respiratory symptoms are constant and to climate change should be kept in preventive measures to mitigate the health effects.
"Respiratory infections account for up to 60 percent of the daily care in health centers is a constant because the majority is viral, so do not forget basic hygiene measures such as washing hands and using hand sanitizers , which are essential to prevent infection, "he said.
He noted that with the implementation of vaccination and preventive measures in the population, are expected to decline in December the number of new cases.
Apply gel to "patriots"
In the presence in the state of seasonal influenza A/H3N2 virus, the health authorities and civil protection distributed among the attendees determined the ceremony of the Cry of Independence one hundred thousand envelopes with antibacterial gel as a measure to strengthen the prevention and avoid a massive contagion.
The event to be held tomorrow for the first time at the Monument to the Fatherland, the Secretariat of Logistics and Protocol expected to attend over 40 thousand people, to which staff of the Secretariat of State Health Services have presented them and apply the hand sanitizer, said the head of the Civil Protection Unit of Yucatan, Manuel Mora Ugalde.
Due to the outbreak of influenza type A/H1N1, last year during the celebrations of 15 September in the Plaza Grande little packets were distributed containing gel, but many people do not use the product because of difficulty opening the package represented .
Due to the above, this time the authorities decided that the various approaches one person gives another the envelope and open it and apply it to the audience upon entering the area near the main stage.
Filters for Health
* As the State DIF of the areas most contact with citizens are maintained sanitary measures necessary to prevent contagion by seasonal influenza.
* Since last year have kept the use of antibacterial gel in the units, and in case you need to strengthen measures immediately notify the directors to take you out.
* Comprehensive Care Centers of DIF, which serve 400 children a day, carry out a thorough medical filter at the time of entry.
* Hygiene measures are also performed in the main building, the Center for Rehabilitation and Special Education (CREE) and Cropafy, among others.
Urge to reinforce hygiene
Specialists of the Institute of Security and Social Services for State Workers (ISSSTE) urged people to continue with actions to promote health by strengthening health measures that limit the transmission of seasonal influenza viruses, as cases Respiratory Infections (ARI) continue to rise.
The charge of epidemiological surveillance in the Yucatan ISSSTE, Zaldivar Aremi Estrada explained that in recent weeks increased 10 percent the number of respiratory diseases, of which 5 percent are suspected cases of seasonal influenza, as has happened in all hospitals of the entity as a result of the circulation of A/H3N2 virus.
"In recent weeks there has been an increase in acute respiratory infections, with the start of school children are concentrated in the classrooms and there is a lot easier for the transmission of disease," he said.
The specialist said the ISSSTE performs ongoing monitoring of all cases of respiratory infections received with the goal of providing adequate treatment for each patient in the case concerned a case of seasonal influenza A/H1N1.
"Like all health institutions, ISSSTE monitors respiratory infections because it is a way it conducts surveillance. We have sent samples to the lab to see if some type of flu circulating, so far we only have reports of an influenza seasonal "he said.
To avoid infection, Zaldivar Estrada advised not to go to places with large concentrations or sharing utensils like spoons, plates and glasses. Suggested sneezing covered forearm and maintain the use of antibacterial gel.
"When you have fever, chest pain and a bad cough is a sign of alarm. You should consult with a doctor and not taking medicines on our own. It is best to consult a specialist because the symptoms of the diseases are similar," he said.
He warned that seasonal influenza is not treated quickly can turn into pneumonia and kill.
Symptoms
* Seasonal flu is characterized in that the patient has both a fever, cough and sore throat.
* Other symptoms include runny nose and malaise that prevents people from carrying out their daily activities.
* According to the SSE, were recorded from 3 January to 29 August 393,843 cases of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI).
