Indonesia: Prevention of human cases of birdflu H5N1, Family/Contacts Given Tamiflu

October 14, 2011

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Kadis Health, dr. Dewa Made Siangan, explained it had taken the bird flu emergency response. Both the family and the people who have had contact with the victim I Wayan Aldiawan (10) and her sister Ani Ni Nengah Rica (5) in Banjar Antugan-Tembuku, Bangli and surrounding communities. Prevention efforts conducted by administering the drug Tamiflu, and efforts to the field survey to identify any potential spread of the virus ILI (Influenza-Like Illness) is very similar to bird flu.

''The handling of this time we admit is not maximized. Due to the lack of adequate equipment for early detection, one of which is the standard masks and clothing for the doctors to handle the case. This condition is caused by lack of budget,''he said.

While CEO Bangli Hospital, dr. Wayan Sudiana, said in early diagnosis, the two victims who died there are no symptoms of bird flu gelaja. The first victim that came to hospitals Bangli Rica with body temperature reaching 40 degrees celsius. The victim has given febrifuge, then the next day the heat down to 37 degrees. At night rose again to 38 degrees, the next on Friday (7 / 10) the temperature rises again 39.9. Shortness of breath even started so directly referred to Sanglah Hospital.

In the second case it comes back I Wayan Aldiawan (10) are also sister Rika with hot 38 degrees. There was no shortness of breath, the next day the heat down to 36.4 and was up and down until the next day, Friday (7 / 10) and were referred to hospitals Sanglah, because there are indications FB (Bird Flu).

While Kadis P2, AA Ngurah Samba, said it has taken steps in the location of the discovery spraying indication of bird flu rapid test based on the results. The move was aimed at preventing the spread of the virus. It will coordinate with relevant parties handle this case, to do research the type of virus, because it did not rule out the H5N1 virus could mutate quickly. To prove it, his party with the relevant agencies still perform laboratory tests in the field.