With three deaths in one week, influenza victims reach 23 in MS



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Last week, three people died of influenza in Mato Grosso do Sul and the total number of deaths this year reached 23, according to the epidemiological bulletin of SES (Department of State Health), with data recorded until last Wednesday (11). One death was recorded by H3N2 / Seasonal in Campo Grande and two by H1N1 in Alcinópolis and Fatima do Sul. The previous week, 20 deaths were confirmed

Last year, six deaths due to the flu were recorded throughout the year. Last Wednesday (11), a 26-year-old boy died in Nova Alvorada do Sul – 120 kilometers from Campo Grande – until now, the case is being treated as a suspect by SES. Confirmation of the cause of death will be made by Lacen (Central Laboratory) at Campo Grande

According to the bulletin, the total number of suspected cases is 921 this year. 234 cases of influenza (severe acute respiratory syndrome) were confirmed until the last day. 11. During the previous week, there were 222 cases. The laboratory tests confirmed 68 cases of influenza A H1N1, 31 influenza "A" unsubtyped, 119 H3N2 / seasonal and 16 influenza B

Among the risk factors that can lead to the death of those who take the flu are cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and chronic lung diseases. [1] Deaths due to influenza

H1N1 – 9 deaths: Alcinópolis, Chapadão do Sul, Costa Rica, Coxim, Fatima do Sul, Nioaque (1 death in each city). H3N2 / Seasonal – 9 deaths: Aquidauana and Naviraí (1 death in each city). Influenza "A" not subtyped – 3 deaths: Costa Rica, cushion and three Influenza B – 2 deaths: Campo Grande.

  • Covering the nose and mouth while sneezing or coughing
  • Washing hands after coughing
  • Cleaning hands after coughing
  • Avoid hand grips of hand, cuddling and social kissing
  • Reducing contact with others
  • Avoid touching the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose and mouth
  • Avoid socially and avoid, if possible, overcrowded environments;
  • Avoid visits to hospitals and ventilate environments.
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