The deceased was in a hospital in Pretoria West, Tshwane, has admitted suffering from tonsillitis, 8 August, then released after three days. The deceased later, severe respiratory distress and was taken to hospital Kalafong (Tshwane), who is in intensive care and his death on August 17. H1N1 infection was confirmed late yesterday afternoon in the INET. The INET is the only World Health Organization (WHO) reference laboratory in South Africa in the pandemic influenza H1N1.
The death takes to seven the number of deaths caused by the pandemic influenza H1N1. The Ministry of Health continues the epidemic of influenza, according to the guidelines that do not meet the WHO guidelines in this regard.
Testing for H1N1 influenza have been distributed only on the recommendation of doctors in compliance with clinical guidelines for physicians immediately after the outbreak in parts of South America. Treatment (usulally Tamiflu) to be prescribed by a doctor and is only recommended for people with mild symptoms (but high-risk category, such as pregnant women, people with chronic diseases like diabetes, tuberculosis (TB), HIV and AIDS, hypertension), mild symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, persistent vomiting and those with severe symptoms such as shortness of breath) (respiratory depression, drowsiness and loss of consciousness. mass treatment with Tamiflu could lead to mass resistance, drugs and unusable, even for those who can save, lives.
Experience worldwide has shown that the closure of schools, colleges and negotiate effectively in the fight the spread of the disease.
People who have mild symptoms and not the high-risk group should stay home and avoid contact. Basic hygiene such as washing hands regularly, coughing and sneezing into a sleeve or use tissue are some recommended, measures to reduce the spread and impact of influenza.
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