Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Indonesia: Suspected Human H5N1 Case in Bengkulu

[Previously post on situation here ]

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Patients suspect bird flu, P (19) residents Lempuing goes to hospitals M Yunus on Friday (6 / 8) at around 17:00 pm. Victim in because experiencing the heat and fever, sore throat and is known also contaminated or previously associated with poultry after burying his chickens that died a few days earlier. After review by the medical team M Yunus Hospital was hit by the H5N1 virus is suspected victims should be treated intensively.

Hospital director Dr M Yunus Bengkulu. RB Zulman Zuri yesterday to justify his side are caring for residents who suffer from one suspect bird flu. "We are currently performing maintenance on the patient suspect bird flu. But for now we are not sure whether the victims tested positive for bird flu or not. Because they still find in the medical team care hospitals M Yunus, "said Zulman.

He also revealed that he is currently treating casualties suspect bird flu isolation room Kemuning. But for now after getting the medical care it is starting to improve the condition of the victim. "For a while we thought it was not bird flu. Because based on our inspection, this was a few days of heat casualties have decreased condition and getting better. After we do a swap, which means making sempel throat throat secret. We have checked into R & D laboratories Kes Jakarta every day diving three days. And we also have to do x-rays, but we can not confirm and is still waiting for lab results first, "explained Zulman

In addition, the Hospital M Yunus Bengkulu now also been anticipating the arrival of bird flu patients, by preparing two special rooms for patients infected with bird flu. Special rooms have been placed in a room with a very tight Kemuning, view using equipment that is safe for patients and medical care for her.

"Because the rampant spread of bird flu that we see now in Bengkulu. We've mengantisifasinya by forming a team for handling bird flu disease chaired by Dr. Rasjmijon. Sp.PD, "explained director of the Hospital M Yunus.

Extends to Betungan

Meanwhile, officers Participatory Deasease Surveylens and Response (PDSR) or Bird Flu Response team discovered new cases in Sub Betungan, yesterday (9 / 8). On the same day the bird flu spread to the Middle Bengkulu (Fortress) exactly Village Pasma, 24 male officers to ensure that died suddenly of bird flu positive.

The spread of bird flu last two weeks is increasingly worrisome. Previously, the spread has occurred in the District Kepahiang. The more widespread dissemination of these cases, the status of Bengkulu City designated as Extraordinary Events (KLB) by the Disease Control Unit of Avian Influenza (bird flu), or the Local Disease Control Centre (LDCC).

LDCC Coordinator is said, drh. Emran Kuswady, Bengkulu City deservedly outbreak status. Given the increasingly wide spread and will spread to susceptible humans. "People were asked to participate to this bird flu penangnan. During this difficulty in combating the spread of this virus because of the very low awareness of citizens. With this status is expected penangannnya further enhanced. Besides support from the government and citizens should also be more, it's not considered normal, "he asserted.

Related to the status and distribution of bird flu will have a negative impact, particularly chicken meat traders. But Emran described so far not been found in cases of livestock in the region. "We will constantly monitor and supervise the broiler farm. In addition, there will be checks on each farm, especially in the fasting month and Lebaran day ahead, "Emran said.

Meanwhile, the spread of bird flu more serious not so perceived by broiler breeders. Disclosed Putra, CV broiler farm manager. Anggas Jaya at Jalan Lintas Kemiling Padang, Padang Village Kemiling, the outbreak of bird flu cases has not been so influential in their efforts. Currently their sales because of the higher ahead of fasting and Idul Fitri.

Son assured, they always follow the procedures and procedures for poultry properly. For example always doing bio security, sanitation, at least twice a day. So they are not worried about his livestock is diseased tau bird flu virus. "We are very concerned the health of livestock. Before the seed or feed into the cage area must also be checked and sprayed. Every morning we do the spraying in the barn and in the afternoon in the cage environment, "he explained.

Affirmed the Son, the circulation of the chicken pieces in Bengkulu stay safe. Because the process of maintaining standards. "We guarantee a healthy and marketing as much as possible will prevent entry of disease into the stable area," he asserted.

Similar to the Son, Viktor, poultry livestock owners in The Village Sumber Jaya, they are not assured of cattle affected by bird flu. According to him, well kept birds from avian influenza will be spared. However, to anticipate the entry of this virus in cattle, Viktor haru harder to clean cages and sprayed. "I am ready to do anything to spread the disease from spreading. For now I'm trying to keep this disease does not infect my cattle, "he said. (Cik/cw1)

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