Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Indo: Balikpapan - 15 yo Suspects Initial Testing Is Negative

October 5, 2010

A vocational student in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan suspects (suspect) bird flu and has been hospitalized in the isolation room of General Hospital Kanudjoso Djatiwibowo (RSKD), will undergo a re-examination after the initial examination showed negative results.

"I hope no one is infected," said Secretary of Health Office of Balikpapan ballerina, Tuesday (5 / 10).

To ensure the condition of the patient, whether the suspect bird flu or not, the City Health Department will conduct examinations

According to him, the symptoms of bird flu disease rather unique. Each patient has a fever such as fever usual, so to see if the bird flu disease in question must be done in the laboratory examination of health.

"We will conduct a re-examination of our patients and tells people who experience symptoms of fever to check their health. It is better to prevent than to treat," he said.

He revealed the patient suspected bird flu will be borne by the City of Balikpapan to

"Aberdeen City Government through DKK ready to pay for treatment and care of people hit by the disease until the applicant has recovered," he said.

To anticipate the spread of bird flu, Balikpapan City Government has provided 150 olseta mivir or tamiflu. Tablet anti-virus for humans affected by bird flu are free. If not, will be proposed additions to the East Kalimantan Provincial Health Office. (SY/OL-2) (SY/OL-2)

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