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Paradise man first Butte County swine flu fatality
By ROGER H. AYLWORTH --Staff Writer
Posted: 11/19/2009 06:19:18 PM PST
OROVILLE ? A 65-year-old man from the Paradise area has become Butte County's first confirmed death from the H1N1 swine flu. The man, who had "multiple underlying health conditions," died almost two weeks ago, according to Dr. Mark Lundberg, Butte County health officer.
The victim, who is not being identified, died before his lab reports were in and his cause of death was originally listed as pneumonia.
Lundberg said once the definitive lab results come in the county Department of Health will be notified and the person's death certificate will be changed to reflect the swine flu diagnosis.
People with lung disease, diabetes, "most any chronic disease, anything that comprises the immune systems," makes them susceptible to potentially deadly complications if they contract the flu, according to Lundberg.
So far 146 lab-test-confirmed H1N1 flu cases have been recorded in Butte County. Of those 38 individuals have been hospitalized and 13 have required intensive care, according to the county Department of Public Health.
While only a relatively few cases have been lab-verified as swine flu, Lundberg believes there have been "hundreds, perhaps 1,000" cases in the county.
Lundberg pointed out even the seasonal flu can be deadly. On average 50 to 100 deaths a year in Butte County are attributed to "pneumonia/influenza."
Paradise man first Butte County swine flu fatality
By ROGER H. AYLWORTH --Staff Writer
Posted: 11/19/2009 06:19:18 PM PST
OROVILLE ? A 65-year-old man from the Paradise area has become Butte County's first confirmed death from the H1N1 swine flu. The man, who had "multiple underlying health conditions," died almost two weeks ago, according to Dr. Mark Lundberg, Butte County health officer.
The victim, who is not being identified, died before his lab reports were in and his cause of death was originally listed as pneumonia.
Lundberg said once the definitive lab results come in the county Department of Health will be notified and the person's death certificate will be changed to reflect the swine flu diagnosis.
People with lung disease, diabetes, "most any chronic disease, anything that comprises the immune systems," makes them susceptible to potentially deadly complications if they contract the flu, according to Lundberg.
So far 146 lab-test-confirmed H1N1 flu cases have been recorded in Butte County. Of those 38 individuals have been hospitalized and 13 have required intensive care, according to the county Department of Public Health.
While only a relatively few cases have been lab-verified as swine flu, Lundberg believes there have been "hundreds, perhaps 1,000" cases in the county.
Lundberg pointed out even the seasonal flu can be deadly. On average 50 to 100 deaths a year in Butte County are attributed to "pneumonia/influenza."