Ohio: Human infections with H3N2v virus - 102 cases in 23 Counties - 1 fatality

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Re: Ohio: Human infections with H3N2v virus - 102 cases in 23 Counties - 1 fatality

Source: http://www.wmfd.com/local-news/single.asp?story=51798

First Confirmed Case Of H3N2v Reported In Ashland County
Story By: Larry Stine
WMFDWxitLocal

The first confirmed case of the H3N2v virus, or swine flu, has been reported in Ashland County.

Ashland County-City Health Department officials say a 14-month-old infant has been confirmed to have the virus when tested in August after having visited the swine barn at the Medina County Fair.

The child is now recovered but had been experiencing some mild illness and the infant's seven-year-old sibling also has shown some similar symptoms and is considered a probable case, although testing negative for the virus...

 

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Re: Ohio: Human infections with H3N2v virus - 102 cases in 23 Counties - 1 fatality

[Source: Ohio Department of Health, full page: (LINK). Edited.]


Influenza A H3N2v Updates, Case Count

The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) along with local health departments have identified human cases of Influenza A variant H3N2 in Ohio.

Currently, there are 107 cases of H3N2v statewide. (updated 9/24/12)



[County of Residence - Number of Confirmed H3N2v Cases]

1. Ashland ? 1
2. Athens ? 8
3. Butler ? 17
4. Champaign ? 15
5. Clark ? 3
6. Fairfield ? 1
7. Franklin ? 4
8. Gallia ? 12
9. Greene ? 6
10. Hamilton ? 3
11. Henry ? 6
12. Huron - 3
13. Jackson ? 1
14. Lake ? 1
15. Licking - 2
16. Madison ? 1
17. Medina ? 1
18. Monroe ? 2
19. Montgomery ? 5
20. Morrow ? 1
21. Preble ? 3
22. Richland - 2
23. Ross ? 7
24. Union - 1
25. Warren ? 1

Ohio documented the first known H3N2v-associated death during the last week of August. The 61-year-old female Madison County resident had multiple other underlying medical conditions, but the influenza virus may have contributed to the death. The individual had direct contact with swine at the Ross County fair.

Those with confirmed cases of H3N2v are between the ages of 6 months and 61 years old. There have been few hospitalizations, with mosth people recovering from a mild illness on their own.

Although there is no reason to avoid state or county fair activities, you are encouraged to take precaution especially in the animal exhibit areas.

Print the poster: KNOW How to be Safe Around Animals.


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