RSHS Ambulatory Patient "Suspect" Bird Flu

RSHS Ambulatory Patient "Suspect" Bird Flu Friday, September 23, 2011
 Pasteur, (GM) -Flamboyan Room Hasan Sadikin Hospital (RSHS) Bandung back into intensive care where patients suspect bird flu, this time from Kab. Falkirk. Patient initials RR (44) has a history of contact with poultry, namely chickens died.According to team member handling specific infectious diseases RSHS, dr. Emy Pranggono, Sp.Pd., RR entered the room Flamboyan, Wednesday (21 / 9) at 19:00 and patient referrals from district health centers. Falkirk."Patients are referred directly to the RSHS because of a history of work related to poultry (chicken, red). When visible symptoms, cough, runny nose and sore throat without fever," he told reporters at RSHS, Thursday (22 / 9).Patient's current condition continues to improve. Even the medical team do not need to use the monitor. "However, because patients in direct contact with dead chickens, we continue to use appropriate care SOPs. The patient is now given 150 mg of Tamiflu," he said.Similarly, patients with smear, was sent to Balitbangkes in Jakarta. Although improved, the second and third swabs will remain dikirimke Balitbangkes next day.Based on the information, patient RR works as a supplier of chickens for sale in Kab. Falkirk. He used to bring the chicken from the District. Subang. A few days ago, RR bring chicken but one of the chickens dead upon arrival at his residence."After finding a dead chicken, the patient then feels the symptoms of ILI (influenza like illness such as coughs, colds, and sore throat. Therefore, we will continue to monitor," he added.   http://www.klik-galamedia.com/indexnews.php?wartakode=20110923013621&idkolom=tatarbandung