Peru: Dengue 2011

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http://www.rpp.com.pe/2011-01-05-lo...egunda-victima-en-iquitos-noticia_324535.html

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Loreto: Dengue takes its second victim in Iquitos
Hilary Alva, six, died in the regional hospital after nine days of the first symptoms appear.


Today, a six year old girl died in the regional hospital because of dengue hemorrhagic fever and became the second fatality of the disease in the city of Iquitos, Loreto region.

Hilary Alva Rojas was transferred to the referral hospital in critical condition where she passed away at the few hours of their arrival and confirmed by the regional hospital's director, Martin Casapia.

The doctor said that to date 18 patients are hospitalized with this disease, seven of whom are children and remain in the area of pediatrics. Casapia noted that cases have increased a week ago, so it has set up a special treatment unit for dengue in the emergency room of the hospital.

As recalled, the first victim of this dangerous disease, who was also a minor, was registered on Saturday 01 January.

 

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http://www.larepublica.pe/07-01-2011/loreto-dos-menores-fallecen-por-dengue

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Loreto: Two children die of dengue
Fri, 07/01/2011 - 14:47

The Regional Health Bureau (Diresa) of Loreto confirmed the death of two children, 13 and 6 years, dengue serotype 2, which is why actions intensified fumigation of homes and search for new cases, said the owner of the entity, Carlos CalAmp.



"This is a dengue serotype 2, which is very serious and calls our attention because it is targeting children with serious complications, ie, attacks different organs and lowers the defenses," he said.

The children died in the Intensive Care Unit Regional Hospital of Loreto on 28 December and 2 January. One victim is from an area between the edge of Iquitos and Punchana district and the jurisdiction of San Juan, said.

"There were six patients hospitalized with the same type of dengue, but they were discharged," he said noting that the preventive and enforcement actions are led by Loreto regional president, Yvan Vasquez.

In this situation, said the campaign began Diresa spraying of houses in Iquitos (provincial capital) and Yurimaguas (capital of the province of Alto Amazonas), and the search for new cases from house to house to prevent the spread of this wrong.

 

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January 11, 2011

LIMA | Dengue: Iquitos Hospital not source

Hospitals and medical centers of Loreto are on alert for the high number of cases of dengue -1.600 - that have occurred in the region. Among patients who were treated at the Regional Hospital of Loreto had three with the deadly dengue hemorrhagic fever. All died. In addition, since Saturday have treated 170 cases and people are accommodated in corridors and in tents support. The Ministry of Health (MoH) has initiated a spraying campaign to prevent the spread of the disease

 

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http://elcomercio.pe/peru/702701/noticia-iquitos-nueve-aumento-numero-fallecidos-dengue-hemorragico

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Iquitos: nine increased the number of deaths from dengue hemorrhagic fever

There are already 65,000 houses have been sprayed, according to figures from the Regional Government of Loreto

Sunday January 23, 2011 - 1:45 a.m.

In the absence of vaccines, the best way to prevent dengue is to prevent mosquito proliferation. (Photo: File / El Comercio)
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Dengue claimed another victim in Iquitos, which now number nine deaths from this disease.

According to the regional president of Loreto, Yvan V?squez Valera, the last death was due to poor primary care received by the victim in a local health center. "Is given antibiotics, accelerating the disease process," he said.

The authorities of the Regional Health Bureau (Diresa) had warned in recent days that this is dengue hemorrhagic type, so it is more aggressive, and therefore should dispense with the use of antibiotics and aspirin to relieve the discomforts caused by the disease.

According to statements of the Diresa-Loreto, total 5269 confirmed cases since 25 December, when it reported the first infected.

Until yesterday were 65,000 houses that had been sprayed as part of the campaign against dengue undertaken by the Regional Government of Loreto, which includes the pickup of unusable material.
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http://www.rpp.com.pe/2011-01-26-pi...oreto-por-casos-de-dengue-noticia_330642.html

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Wednesday, January 26, 2011 | 10:12 pm

Call to declare emergency in cases of dengue Loreto
'What of Iquitos and exceeded. Shortage of doctors, nurses shortage, hospitals are overwhelmed, "warned Ciro Magui?a, dean of the Medical College of Peru.

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The dean of the Medical College of Peru, Ciro Magui?a, suggested that emergency is declared in the Loreto region and the areas where dengue, in order to prevent this disease from spreading in the country.

"We have raised in the National Emergency is declared in Loreto and the areas where dengue. In almost a month have killed twelve patients and hospitals are overwhelmed, "he told RPP Noticias.

"Much of this problem is carelessness on the defensive and this has been emphasized. The danger is that this new strain could spread in areas where there are conditions, "he added.

On the case of Iquitos, Magui?a warned that the place "a shortage of doctors, nurses shortage, hospitals are overwhelmed."

 

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http://peru21.pe/noticia/705687/loreto-hospitales-estan-desabastecidos

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Loreto: hospitals are stocked out

Authorities call for more help to fight dengue. Disease claimed another victim yesterday, which was raised to 11 the death toll.

Begin campaign on how to prevent the disease. (Outreach)
The large number of cases of people infected with dengue each day are presented in Iquitos has filled the input of the main hospitals of the city. Therefore, the Regional Government of Loreto said yesterday in an imminent shortage of Loreto Regional Hospital and the hospital support Iquitos.

The measure was adopted after a long meeting of health authorities, Education and Tourism, who evaluated the possibility of declaring emergency department.

The proposal was unsuccessful, despite yesterday reported a new death from dengue. This time, it was a 40 year old woman, identified as Rosa Chota, who died at his home located at kilometer 1.5 of the Iquitos-Nauta road. In addition, it was learned that the hospital Essalud a 13 years was dying because of the bad.

Support Hospital director Iquitos, Ciro Torrej?n reported that the outbreak has exceeded the capacity of this hospital, which currently houses 120 patients admitted daily reach at least 100 people.

For its part, the doctor Eleodoro Guerra, chief of Emergency of the hospital, said that dengue units created to address cases of Iquitos are already fully taken over and the labs can not keep to solve the flood of cases filed.

"The 12 have exceeded emergency medical attention span. There is a depletion of resources and need more medical support. This gives no more, "he said.

CASES GROW. The head of the Regional Health Bureau (Diresa), Carlos CalAmp, acknowledged this situation and said that more professional and inputs to control the disease progression.

However, reported that 80 percent of the 7.943 cases of dengue have been recorded so far this year in the department is mild and therefore easily cured. Also reported that 19 percent of cases is moderate and only 1 percent remaining symptoms seriously.

 

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Re: Peru: Dengue 2011

http://elcomercio.pe/peru/705299/no...e-produce-shock-inmediato-que-llevaria-muerte

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New strain of dengue produces immediate shock leading to death

However, despite the large number of cases reported, the authorities decided not to declare a state of emergency to Loreto

Friday January 28, 2011 - 12:43 pm 15 comments

Health Minister Oscar Ugarte, said that a new strain of dengue-American Asian detected in Iquitos produces an immediate shock that could lead to death.

The virus has spread from Brazil into the Amazon River, thus differs from the usual signs that shows a person who has contracted dengue, it does not cause bleeding.

Therefore, Ugarte noted that the State intends to slow its expansion to Pucallpa and Yurimaguas, from where it could spread throughout the country.

In this regard, he reminded people to properly dispose of their waste and cover water tanks and other interim to prevent the spread of larvae.

However, despite the large number of cases reported following a meeting of more than three hours, the authorities decided not to declare a state of emergency in the region of Loreto.

But agreed to attend the National Assembly of Regional Governments to declare the hospitals and health centers in imminent shortage.

 

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Re: Peru: Dengue 2011

http://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=259667&Itemid=1

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Two more children killed by dengue in Peru

Lima, Jan 30 (Prensa Latina) The death toll from dengue in the Northeast and the Amazon city of Iquitos Peru rose to 12, with the death of two children, according to official information.

Iquitos health authorities stated that the disease caused the death of a pregnant minor of 13 years and a boy of 11, in two hospitals in the largest city in the Peruvian Amazon.

The Minister of Health, "scar Ugarte, confirmed there were seven thousand people with symptoms of the disease in Iquitos, where presumably came from Brazil a new variety of the dengue virus, called Asian American.

He said outbreaks of dengue fever in other regions were quickly suppressed, but the new strain causes severe clinical symptoms and the situation becomes more difficult.

He said the goal of your portfolio is not only to contain and reduce the outbreak, but also keep it from spreading to the city of Pucallpa centroamaz?nica and then the rest of the country.

At the same time, intensified prevention efforts in the Lima neighborhood of Huaycan, where it was detected the presence of a mosquito that transmits dengue.

 

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Re: Peru: Dengue 2011

http://peru21.pe/noticia/707582/detectan-cuatro-casos-dengue-lima

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Detected four cases of dengue in Lima
Infected people came to the capital from Iquitos. Minister of Health said they are "imported cases" and said they are controlled.


It is advisable to take preventive measures against dengue. (Peru 21)
The Ministry of Health announced yesterday that it has detected four cases of dengue in Lima. But he said that people infected in the capital came from Iquitos, where there is an outbreak of this disease that has killed over 11 people.

The health minister Oscar Ugarte, describing them as "imported cases"and said it already controlled. "The bite did not occur here. Now they are isolated and treated, "he said. There were no reports in which districts are sick, but the mosquito transmitter is already in 26 jurisdictions.

"We have to eliminate the mosquitoes before they become infected with evil, is in our power to prevent a dengue outbreak in Lima, "he said.

It is noteworthy that for a person to be infected should be bitten by an infected mosquito. To prevent transmission is recommended to clean the containers that store water.

 

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Source: http://www.livinginperu.com/news/14005

Health | February 2, 2011 [ 16:56 ]
Peru Health Ministry identifies four cases of dengue in Lima

LivinginPeru.com

Yesterday Peru's Health Minister Oscar Ugarte, announced that four cases of dengue have been identified in Lima. The disease that currently plagues cities in the Peruvian jungle is a new variety that produces different symptoms.

"The four cases are similar and we know for sure that all of them contracted the virus while in the jungle city of Iquitos, before coming to Lima," Ugarte clarified.

Ugarte estimates there are some 10,000 probable cases and 6,000 proven cases. To date, 11 people have died in the Iquitos area...

 

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Re: Peru: Dengue 2011

http://www.ultimahora.com/notas/401227-Carnavales-aumentan-riesgo-de-ingreso-del-dengue-tipo-4

RED ALERT IN A REGION OF PERU BY SEROTYPE 4

Peru authorities declared red alert in the Loreto region, northeastern Peru, affected by an outbreak of dengue. The epidemic is caused by a new strain of virus that was introduced by the basin of the Amazon from Brazil, reported a source of internet. Add thousands of people are affected.

The region of Ucayali, Loreto and the border with Brazil, reports that a new serotype of dengue, which is affecting the population, is so strong that even played in chlorinated swimming pools in a shorter time of incubation.

In both Brazil and sent a warning to the entire region with the confirmation of cases of dengue serotype 4, in the Amazon.

 

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Source: http://www.livinginperu.com/news-14145-2011-elections-dengue-update-32-cases-perus-capital

Health | February 16, 2011 [ 16:13 ]
Dengue update: 32 cases in Peru's capital
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The number of patients infected with dengue in Lima rose to 32 this week, with the majority having recently traveled from Iquitos, Peru?s ministry of health reported today.

The virus is carried by the mosquito species Aedes aegypti. In Iquitos, the number of victims is around 20,000.

Health minister Oscar Ugarte told authorities and citizens not the let down their guard, reminding the public that Lima is still in a state of ?yellow alert...?

 

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Deaths due to dengue in the Peruvian region-14
Lima, Feb 16 (Prensa Latina) The death toll from a dengue outbreak in the northeastern Peruvian Amazon region of Loreto has now risen to 14, confirmed today the director of Health instead, Hugo Rodriguez.

He added that the deaths occurred from the beginning of the year, mostly in Iquitos, the capital of Loreto and Amazonas River waterfront.

In the official figures included 16 000 patients with febrile illness, suspected dengue, and two thousand 133 cases confirmed.

Rodriguez said that in recent days has decreased the number of cases due to fumigation and other preventive measures to eliminate or prevent mosquito reproduction of the sea.

There are also outbreaks of dengue in northern coastal and southeastern Peru and the Ministry of Health developed a prevention campaign in Lima, to the danger of that evil comes and spreads in the city of eight million inhabitants. mgt / mrs

 

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Re: Peru: Dengue 2011

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A 139 account for cases of dengue in Cajamarca
Posted on February 19, 2011 at 3:55 am | Comment

13 new dengue cases were detected in the Cajamarca region, reported the Regional Directorate of Health who also stated that since there are 139 detected in the border areas of Jaen and San Ignacio.

This sector Cajamarquino Panorama informed that in the last hours the Health Sub-region of Jaen and San Ignacio have reported two new cases with signs of risk, forcing them to take preventive measures urgently, they said.

They explained that so far the figures are lower compared to 2009 in which 184 cases were filed and 2010 statistics were zero, because there were no cases, they reported.

DIRESA was clear in stating that the population has not become aware of the consequences of this condition, because according to reports kept their containers uncovered and exposed to the spread of vector.

However, the DIRESA continue aggressive prevention campaigns to reduce and prevent this disease that does not control can lead to death.

 

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Re: Peru: Dengue 2011

http://peru21.pe/noticia/717555/hallan-larvas-dengue-carabayllo
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NEWS | Mar. 22 FEB '11
Dengue larvae found in Carabayllo
Transmitter mosquito eggs were found in a community wawawasi Progress. This district has been declared at risk.

Deputy Minister of Health called upon to take measures to prevent dengue. (Andina)
Larvae of the mosquito Aedes aegypti were found in tanks without lids, wheels and vases disused in different houses and wawawasis Carabayllo district, which has been declared at risk .

Deputy Minister of Health, Zarela Solis, toured the slum Progress , where he inspected health measures to counter the presence of the dengue mosquito.

"The water containers we have found are for human consumption (...) So it would not have dengue, have to be covered and cleaned periodically to prevent diseases Diarrheal "he said.

During the visit to wawawasi "Christ lives" was found mosquito Aedes aegypti larvae in water from a bucket of flowers. "There are a dozen children and a metro is the bucket of flowers. It is not recommended. The larvae will be found soon, then mosquitoes will attack children " , said the official.

The vice minister called on people to not neglect preventive measures against dengue . Recommended removing the tires and bottles found in the backyards and roofs of houses.

Health brigades Tupac Amaru Network will continue with visits to homes and deliver leaflets and educational brochures to strengthen the fight against this disease that presents 32 cases of infection in Lima .

 

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There are now 23 cases of dengue in Piura
February 26, 2011

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The work of abatizaci?n will join college students currently are being trained in entomological surveillance efforts and educating the public about preventive measures against dengue.


Piura | Piura. So far this year accumulated positive cases of dengue add 23 to the regional level, confirmed yesterday the Department of Health. The latest cases come from the settlements Consuelo de Velasco, El Indio, and surrounding the drain 1308.

Of the 23 cases, 17 have occurred in the province and of this number 15 are of Piura district. Other 3 come from Talara Mancora specifically, 1, 2, Sullana and other cases imported from other regions, said the director Hector Rodriguez.

IN SECHURA. The DISA reported yesterday the discovery of dengue mosquito larvae in nine human settlement houses Tupac Amaru, in Sechura.

Although in this province have not yet reported cases of dengue, Health and the municipality involved immediately with a starting city of 28 thousand soles designed to raise awareness.

He announced that on Monday it plans to strengthen the campaign abatizaci?n health centers to perform as part of their regular activities.

 

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http://www.larepublica.pe/archive/all/larepublica/20110302/26/node/331801/todos/13
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Cusco: 23 cases of indigenous dengue

More cases. Disease is present in the district of Camanti. In Paucartambo and specialists Quispicanchi cleaning campaigns at home. Asked to remain vigilant.

Editorial. The Republic.

According to the latest epidemiological report of the Health Region of Cusco, to date there have been a total of 23 cases of indigenous dengue in the district of Camanti.

For his part, Carlos Inns, Bureau of Health Intelligence, said the district Pillcopata only detected 9 cases of imported dengue, which are already controlled.

But false alarms are not waiting. For example, the health sector has ruled out 50 suspected cases of dengue so far.

While clean-up campaigns are driven home with the support of a team of specialists in risk areas and targeted as Paucartambo Quispicanchi.

Mother of God

But there is another region that also has been affected with this disease, as is the case of the Madre de Dios region.

In this regard, the Health Minister Oscar Ugarte, said that area now has more than four million new soles, intra-sector and the Civil Defense Institute (INDECI) to address the outbreak of dengue, which until far affected 582 people, of which 27 are being held.

"Mother of God is able and has the resources to continue tackling the dengue and other vector-borne diseases like malaria," he said.

The official also said that this budget has allowed the purchase of supplies and the hiring of new staff.

Control actions

And although the place has shown little incidence, Ugarte asked to remain vigilant in the control measures and prevention, as there is presence of the mosquito, so it should not be neglected fumigation activities abatizaci?n.

victim in Pucallpa

Prevention. The Regional Director of Education, Efrosina Gonzales, reported to be included in the curriculum prevention and care of this disease in Loreto.

Affected. Dengue hemorrhagic fever claimed its first victim in Pucallpa. This is Andrew Pacho Rufino Malpartida, 45 years old.

 

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Dengue in Iquitos Peru
Peter Gorman
Award-winning journalist
Posted: March 11, 2011 04:48 PM

I've just gotten back from two months working in Iquitos, Peru and the surrounding jungle. There is an epidemic of dengue fever raging in the area. News of it has been stifled by the Peruvian federal government and what little news has been released has vastly downplayed the epidemic. It is an epidemic that should never have occurred: greed alone is responsible for it.

Here's the story...

 

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http://www.losandes.com.pe/Nacional/20110409/48450.html
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Red alert for two cases of indigenous dengue in Puno
Write: The Andes | National - April 9, 2011

The Regional Health Directorate Puno (DIRESA), declared a state of red alert the jungle of the Puno region, were detected after two cases of dengue in the town of Loromayo, Carabaya province.

As indicated by the holder of the DIRESA, Angel Ramos Casas, exist throughout the region 16 probable cases of dengue, however, have already confirmed two cases of indigenous dengue.

These two people have been infected by this disease in the district of San Gaban, on the frontier with the department of Madre de Dios, where evil has greatly affected the local population.

The provinces of Sandia and Carabaya are two of the most prone to this kind of evil in the region for its warm humid climate and the abundance of water holes where the population captures many times to drink water. (VOV)

 

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Source: http://www.livinginperu.com/news-15310-health-yellow-alert-dengue-declared-four-departments-peru

June 21, 2011 [ 15:34 ]
Yellow alert for dengue declared in four departments of Peru
LivinginPeru.com


The Ministry of Health has declared a yellow alert for 60 days for the health centers in the departments of Loreto, Madre de Dios, San Mart?n and Amazonas, due to the persistence and extent of dengue fever...

...In February health authorities declared a red alert in Peru's northern Amazon jungle region following the outbreak of an "very aggressive" dengue strain that lead to the death of 14 people and affected thousands...

...Now Peru is facing "a new variety that we did not previously know and that probably entered from Brazil via the Amazon," Minister of Health Oscar Ugarte told Peruvian media in February.