Thursday, February 2, 2012

Indo/Banten: 2005-2012 31 Confirmed Human Cases - 28 Died

February 3, 2012

SERANG - MICOM:
Four districts in Banten, considered vulnerable spread of avian influenza virus (H5N1).
Four districts are Attack, Lebak, Tangerang, and South Tangerang.

But the four regions of endemic areas, but it's not high risk areas against the spread of bird flu virus."The first bird flu cases in Indonesia occurred in Serpong," said Didin Aliyudin, Head of Disease Control & Environmental Health Office in Banten Province, on Thursday (2 / 2).

Suspected case of bird flu in Banten since 2005-2012 reached 193 cases, 31 of them positive H5NI. Of the 31 cases that tested positive, 28 cases of them died and three cases can be cured. "Prevention of us continue to do until now," said Didin.

In the valley residents are asked to remain alert to this deadly virus, especially in the transitional seasons like this now. "We appeal to citizens to remain vigilant, especially if there are birds were found dead suddenly," said Head of Department of Livestock Lebak Iman Santoso.

At present, add Faith, there are seven districts in the valley that is vulnerable to the spread of the H5N1 virus.Seven district as the center of the chicken farm is Rangkasbitung, Maja, Sajira, Cimarga, Kalanganyar, Warungunung, and Cikulur. (WB/OL-04)

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