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Last week there was an exorbitant increase in suspected cases

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http://tribunadonorte.com.br/noticia/parlamentares-discutem-a-gripe-h1n1-em-audiencia/134882

Parliamentarians discuss Avian H1N1 in open
Published: December 15, 2009 at 14:16

City Christmas held a public hearing on Tuesday (15) in order to discuss strong combat and treatment of influenza H1N1. The initiative came from Councilman Franklin Capistrano (PSB) that he is worried about the spread of the epidemic in the city of Natal.

Dr. Luis Alberto Marino, a consultant with the Municipal Health Department, presented the epidemiological and clinical aspects of the disease. According to the doctor, the influenza A (HN) is an acute respiratory illness caused by a new flu virus. Like the common cold is spread from person to person primarily through coughing, sneezing or contact with respiratory secretions of infected people. "The estimate is that the virus causes problems throughout the year 2010. The problem has yet to be known in detail, we face the unknown, "he warns.

The individual should seek medical attention when a fever over 38 ? C, cough, with or without sore throat.

The pincipo measures to prevent viruses is to wash your hands often with soap and water especially after coughing or sneezing, coughing or sneezing, cover your nose and mouth with a disposable handkerchief, not sharing food, drinks, towels, scarves, glasses, silverware and personal items, people with influenza should avoid all indoor and crowded places, do not use drugs without medical prescription, the medication may be harmful to health, promoting a point that we emphasize is the concern about the availability of services health in Natal.

Are in the risk group children under 2, adults older than 60 years, pregnant women, individuals transplanted cancer patient undergoing treatment for AIDS or medication imunusupressora, heart disease, lung and kidney patients, chronic diabetes and morbidly obese.

According to data presented by Milena Martinez, the general direction of the Hospital Trigueiro ", last week there was an exorbitant increase in suspected cases, doubling to 300 calls. There is now reported 330 suspected cases, 24 hospitalizations, 11 deaths in the state. The promoter of health, Iara Maria Albuquerque, drew attention to the fulfillment of the scales of doctors and rearrangements need to be done in the municipal health service. According to the prosecutor, there is no focus in all cases Giselda Trigueiro.

The hospital is a reference in RN in disease epidemiology is receiving a high demand of patients who have symptoms from mild to severe. "Patients seeking health facilities, but are not doctors. Was going through a major problem of overcrowding, "says Milena Martins. According ane Anderson, representing the secretary of health of the city, the idea is to be deployed in a mobile unit with Gisela two doctors to serve patients who have early symptoms.

Participated in the hearing the council Hermano Morais (PMDB), Enildo Alves (PSB), Edvan Martins (PV), Adam Eridan (PR) and Ney Lopes Jr. (DEM) and Maur?cio Gurgel (PHS). They justified the council lack Chagas Catarino (PP) and Julia Alvarez (PSB).
 
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