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There were more than five thousand visits for influenza-like illness

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http://www.abc.com.py/nota/hubo-mas-de-cinco-mil-consultas-por-enfermedades-tipo-influenza/

Spanish to Eng. translation

There were more than five thousand visits for influenza-like illness

In the first week of the year, the Ministry of Health recorded 5,684 visits for influenza-like illnesses throughout the country. After the pandemic of H1N1, there is sensitivity on the part of professionals to report cases portfolio and the public to attend the health posts.

"All year we respiratory viruses, including influenza, have permanent circulation," said Agueda Cabello, Department of Health Surveillance.

The professional said that currently uses a weekly form to report the total consultations. According to the newsletter of the state portfolio in the first week of January 5684 were recorded consultations for influenza-like illnesses throughout the country.

At this point, Cabello said that while there is a peak in winter and autumn consultations, too many patients with respiratory diseases come to health centers during the spring and summer.

"This not only happens in the country but others in the region by the circulation of seasonal influenza virus H3N2 (...) We have the mortality rate from severe acute respiratory disease 2.8 similar to Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, and the U.S." he said.

Also, Cabello said that after the pandemic is most sensitive, both by health professionals-to report cases, and patients, to consult with any suspicious symptoms.

He urged people to check any symptoms, and stand at the counter.
January 21, 2011 13:57
 
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