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Posted: June 01 2015 at 8:37am |
Swine flu surprise: Despite heat, virus claiming lives
Though temperatures have soared to 35°C, H1N1 has not only survived, but also claimed three lives in the metropolitan region over the fortnight. Doctors and virologists are stumped at the resurgence of the virus in summer, but say timely diagnosis can save lives. Two of the three deceased, all below 50, did not have underlying ailments. But at least in two cases, time was lost in starting them on Oseltamivir, the most effective H1N1 drug. After a brief lull towards the end of April, doctors have again started treating three to four cases per week. Former director of Pune's National Institute of Virology Dr AC Mishra explained that the general climate may not be conducive for the virus, but it may have found a favourable micro-climate. "That is how viruses always manage to survive and travel. It may be thriving in some cooler part of the country and since people are travelling, the virus too is on a move," he said. The virus struck at January-end and circulated wildly till April, killing 528 people in the state. Almost 11,000 people had to be hospitalized. Mumbai recorded 1,850 cases, the highest since the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. "It is probably time to discard the belief that influenza viruses circulate only in the cold season or after monsoon," said Dr Om Srivastava, director of Jaslok Hospital's infectious diseases centre. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Swine-flu-surprise-Despite-heat-virus-claiming-lives/articleshow/47494234.cms |
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H1N1 did not slow at all the summer of 2009. It has always shown itself to be resilient.
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I am glad someone is tracking this. Was tracking Swine Flu in India and then data just dried up. Medclinician |
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Official Website of Kumbh Mela 2013 Allahabad Uttar The Kumbh Mela, believed to be the largest religious gathering on earth is held every 12 years on the banks of the 'Sangam'- the confluence of the holy rivers. Health department gears up to fight swine flu during Kumbh NASHIK: The surge in swine flu deaths and cases this year even before the monsoon season has thrown the district health administration into firefighting mode to ensure minimum damage during Kumbh, when over crore pilgrims are expected to arrive in the district from July. Health department data shows that the maximum number of swine flu cases was registered between July and September over the last five years. Doctors attributed the rise in swine flu cases due to drop in maximum temperatures and humid weather, which are conducive for the spread of the virus. Analysis of the last five years showed that May and June have recorded the least number of swine flu cases, while the virus raises its head from July to September. "The Kumbh Mela would begin in July and continue till September. Most swine flu cases are reported during this period. The cases decline gradually later in the year," district health officer Sushil Wakchaure said. The district has registered 41 deaths and 224 positive cases since January, the highest for the period in the last five years. Of these, 24 deaths and 134 positive cases were reported from the city, while in rural areas had 9 deaths and 46 cases. Wakchaure said more cases were recorded this year because of the fluctuating weather conditions and unseasonal showers, which were conducive for the spread of the virus. Unlike other years, the highest number of swine flu cases so far this year was registered in March. The district received four spells of heavy unseasonal showers in March this year. "The virus becomes more active in low temperatures. With rain, hailstorms and low evening temperatures prevalent earlier this year, the disease was more active. The virus is at bay when the day temperatures are highest," he added. District epidemiologist Uday Barve said the study also revealed more women than men had caught the virus. Out of the 224 positive cases, 124 women and 100 men were detected with the disease. The maximum number of cases was reported from the age group of 26 to 45 years. "Surprisingly, as many as 55 cases have been reported from this age group, which is assumed to be most immune to the virus," he said. Barve said almost 65% swine flu cases were registered in urban areas, while 20% were from rural areas. The tribal and hilly areas of the district reported the remaining 15% cases. "The reason for cases more from urban areas is large population, migration and other social factors. Most cases were reported more from Rane nagar, Cidco and Indira nagar area of the city. The area is witnessing lot of construction activities and labourers and migrant population is more here," he added. Barve said more surveillance and strict measures would be needed taking into consideration the large number of visitors expected in the city during Kumbh. In the rural areas, Sinnar and Niphad talukas and the adjoining villages reported maximum cases. These talukas are largely semi-urban areas. The health officer pointed out that in Malegaon, all the patients died due to the disease whereas Deola and Baglan talukas showed 50% and 40% fatality rate, respectively. Barve said the data had revealed the areas prone to swine fly and where additional attention needs to be focused. The health officials will now take preventive steps to curb the spread of the disease. http://kumbhmelaallahabad.gov.in/english/index.html http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/Health-department-gears-up-to-fight-swine-flu-during-Kumbh/articleshow/47579267.cms |
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