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http://www.ultimahora.com/notas/270428-Alerta:-Posible-epidemia-simultánea-de-dengue-y-H1N1
Warning: Possible co-epidemic of dengue and H1N1
Dr. Ivan Allende, Director of Health Surveillance, Ministry of Public Health (MPH) explained that our country is at risk of facing two epidemics simultaneously during this summer, dengue and influenza AH1N1.
Allende epidemiological team reported that an MSP who is studying a suspected case of dengue, probably imported from Mexico, however, are generating blocking activities and rapid response. With regard to influenza, said it still where Central and Missions.
"There is possibility of simultaneous outbreaks of pandemic influenza and dengue fever, so we must be vigilant," he said.
He noted that the latent danger of entering the country new dengue virus, which may generate a major epidemic, as are the serotypes 2 and 4 due to the large number of people likely to buy this serotype, Allende said.
He also mentioned that you are expecting a rebound epidemic of A H1N1 because of the situation of the northern hemisphere passes, passing through a fairly crude fall and winter, which greatly facilitates the transmission of this agent in their populations, with potential impact in our environment due to population movement, he said.
In this situation, those who choose to travel to these passes at this time, know that you are exposed to influenza virus, and that this may generate a fresh outbreak in the country, he advised.
Warning: Possible co-epidemic of dengue and H1N1
Dr. Ivan Allende, Director of Health Surveillance, Ministry of Public Health (MPH) explained that our country is at risk of facing two epidemics simultaneously during this summer, dengue and influenza AH1N1.
Allende epidemiological team reported that an MSP who is studying a suspected case of dengue, probably imported from Mexico, however, are generating blocking activities and rapid response. With regard to influenza, said it still where Central and Missions.
"There is possibility of simultaneous outbreaks of pandemic influenza and dengue fever, so we must be vigilant," he said.
He noted that the latent danger of entering the country new dengue virus, which may generate a major epidemic, as are the serotypes 2 and 4 due to the large number of people likely to buy this serotype, Allende said.
He also mentioned that you are expecting a rebound epidemic of A H1N1 because of the situation of the northern hemisphere passes, passing through a fairly crude fall and winter, which greatly facilitates the transmission of this agent in their populations, with potential impact in our environment due to population movement, he said.
In this situation, those who choose to travel to these passes at this time, know that you are exposed to influenza virus, and that this may generate a fresh outbreak in the country, he advised.