Monday, April 20, 2009

Indonesia: BIRD FLU: Zulaika Diduga Suspect


Senin, 20 April 2009

BANDAR LAMPUNG - Zulaika (30), the resident Sukajadi, Tanggamus, it was suspected contracted bird flu (suspect). That happened after he was touching with his kept poultry that died. Zulaika was carried to the Public Hospital of Abdul Moeloek (RSUAM) Banda Lampung on Friday (17-4), around struck 20,00. He was placed in the room that was isolated. Information that was assembled Lampung Post, last week Zulaika found his chicken that died near the house. Without the mask and some sort patrons, the mother of three children buried this chicken. Indeed in the area of his place was kept having approximately 16 chickens that died. Officially Peternakan local also ascertained the chicken that died this contracted bird flu.

The Pekon Sukajadi head, M. Amin, said Zulaika several times went out entered the community health centre to take medicine. The temperature of his body was high. Initially the doctor that checked only diagnosed Zulaika contracted flu and the common fever. However, medicine that was given by this doctor will never cure him. Then the Peternakan Service local observed the chicken that died. Then the service side suggested Zulaika was immediately checked to the hospital. The family afterwards brought Zulaika to the Peringsewu Public Hospital, Tanggamus, on Thursday (16-4), to be checked further. After hearing the family's story and examining the patient, finally the doctor said if Zulaika suspect bird flu and immediately must be brought and checked further in RSUAM. n MG-3/K-1

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