Re: It raises to 52 the number of deaths for the virus H1N1 in Santa Catarina
Re: It raises to 52 the number of deaths for the virus H1N1 in Santa Catarina
Health concludes investigation of deaths in SC
Most people comorbidities and were not tested in oseltamivir 48, as indicated by the MS.
Research conducted by the Ministry of Health, the state of Santa Catarina, on cases and deaths from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which were laboratory-confirmed for Influenza A/H1N1, revealed the presence of comorbidities in the profile of victims. The main diseases were heart disease, lung disease, obesity and diabetes, predominantly among males aged between 40 and 59 years. According to research, people who began treatment later died, with a history of more than one service in the health service, before the last hospitalization.
The investigation also concluded that in Santa Catarina, half of the people that died started treatment with the antiviral oseltamivir with more than five days after onset of symptoms. As you can prevent worsening of cases and deaths occur, is rapid access to antiviral oseltamivir.
"Data analysis confirms that there is no change in the pattern of occurrence of influenza. If we had prior evidence, we now have concrete information that the treatment at the right time, has not yet been adopted in all services, "explains the director of the Department of Communicable Disease Surveillance, Ministry of Health, Claudio adds.
The director points out that oseltamivir must be used more quickly to prevent severe cases and deaths from influenza. "We consider it of fundamental importance that professionals follow the Protocol for Treatment of Influenza, prescribe and provide, as soon as possible, antiviral," stressed the director.
On the other hand, according to Maierovitch, people also need to be aware of the need to seek a health unit as soon as possible, the first signs of symptoms of flu-like illness. "Influenza is a disease and has free treatment at health facilities in public schools. Treatment with antiviral, at the right time, reduces the risk of worsening disease, "says the director.
GUIDANCE - In most cases investigated, the portrait of deaths shows that when treatment with oseltamivir was initiated, the disease had worsened. Protocol for Treatment of Influenza - 2011 updated health professionals regarding the treatment of flu cases, confirming with physicians prescribing and guidance for rapid access to antiviral oseltamivir. The determination is clear: treatment with the drug should be started as soon as possible after the first symptoms, without waiting for laboratory results or signs of worsening, the people that are experiencing flu-like syndrome and are part of groups vulnerable to complications - such as pregnant women, small children, elderly, obese and those with chronic diseases. The flu-like illness is identified by fever accompanied by cough or sore throat.
Patients with flu-like illness that does not belong to risk groups should receive the drug immediately if showing signs of deterioration, such as shortness of breath or persistent fever for more than three days. To achieve maximum efficacy, the antiviral should be initiated within 48 hours after the onset of the disease. But even beyond this period, the Ministry of Health indicates the prescription drug.
WARNING - The Ministry of Health is monitoring cases of influenza throughout the country since the emergence of the first notification, including spot, on the occasions that the secretaries of state support request. At the request of the government of Santa Catarina, from July 15, the Ministry of Health staff visited the Secretariat of Health Surveillance Secretariat to support State and local health departments in investigating and analyzing cases and developing an effective response .
To build the profile of deaths in the state, we selected the first 28 deaths this year until June 17 Hospitals in Santa Catarina. Medical records of attendance and made home visits to supplement the information in order to identify factors associated with the framework of aggravation.
People with diseases associated part of the special, because they have high risk - to the flu - have complications that can progress to death. Therefore, the vaccine is provided in public health units across the country.
By Amanda Costa, the Health Agency - Ascom / MS
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