FLU TENTACLES.Alarming spread of virus to new city areas THE RISING death toll due to influenza A influenza A n. Influenza caused by infection with a strain of influenza virus type A. influenza A Infectious disease An avian virus, especially of ducks–which in China live near the pig reservoir and 'vector'; H1N1 virus has left Indian scientists Ancient Scientists from India
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Though deaths have taken place across all age groups, several of them are young people in the age group of 25- 35 years -- which is considered healthy. Several of these people did not have any chronic condition that reduces immunity either. Generally, people in the extremes of age -- below five years and over 65 years -- are considered most vulnerable to infections. The infection may also be serious for those with underlying conditions like heart disease, diabetes and cancer. But worldwide, around 40 per cent of severe swine flu swine flu n. A highly contagious form of human influenza caused by a filterable virus identical or related to a virus formerly isolated from infected swine. cases are now occurring in previously healthy children and adults, usually under the age of 50 years, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. reports compiled by the World Health Organization ( WHO). Some of these patients experience rapid deterioration in their clinical condition, usually five or six days after the onset of symptoms. Clinical deterioration is characterised by primary viral pneumonia viral pneumonia Pulmonology Pneumonia of viral origin, which is more severe in the very young and very old Common pathogens Adenovirus, influenza virus, parainfluenza virus, RSV, rhinovirus, HS, CMV. See Influenza, Pneumonia, Respiratory syncytial virus. , which destroys the lung tissue and does not respond to antibiotics, and the failure of multiple organs, including the heart, kidneys, and liver. These patients require management in intensive care units using therapies in addition to antivirals. Delayed treatment due to various reasons appears to be the main cause of deaths, but analysis is going on, Katoch said. It is a cause of concern. However, he said, the new guidelines which recommend early treatment for people having moderate to severe symptoms like high grade fever and severe cold and cough, would stabilise the situation. The health ministry has maintained that most deaths have occurred due to the late arrival of patients in designated government hospitals after initial treatment in private facilities. Evidence reviewed by an expert panel of WHO has indicated that Oseltamivir, when properly prescribed, can significantly reduce the risk of pneumonia -- which is a leading cause of death for both pandemic pandemic /pan·dem·ic/ (pan-dem´ik) 1. a widespread epidemic of a disease. 2. widely epidemic. pan·dem·ic adj. Epidemic over a wide geographic area. n. and seasonal influenza -- and the need for hospitalisation. savita.verma @mailtoday.in Copyright 2009 India Today This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Group. All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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