Friday, October 8, 2010

Indonesia: Ha (15) Tests Negative, R (5) Awaits Test Results

Friday, October 08, 2010, 07:34:00

BALIKPAPAN - Ha, the patient suspect bird flu that was treated intensively in hospital isolation rooms Kusnojoso Djatiwibowo (RSKD) since Sunday (3 / 10) stated that the H5N1 virus negative. It is known after the results of laboratory tests Health Research and Development Agency (Balitbangkes) Health Department, yesterday.

"The results of laboratory tests have been received and the results showed negative patients (not suffering from bird flu, Red). Today (yesterday, Ed.) Patients had to return home, "said Chief Medical Officer of the City (DKK) Balikpapan Dyah Muryani to Kaltim Post.

He mentions, Ha general condition has improved. In addition, also had a normal appetite. Clinical symptoms such as cough, dizziness, fever, and flu has also been recovered.

But not so with the R (5 years). Young girl who was also hospitalized in isolation rooms RSKD since Wednesday (6 / 10) and because a similar case, until yesterday has not been allowed to go home. Because the results of laboratory examinations have not been received. "Samples swap (mucus throat) and our blood has been sent to Balitbangkes MOH. Laboratory test results are known the longest week ahead, "said Dyah.

He continued, the RSKD still observe the R. From clinical trials, the pain experienced by the R does not lead to bird flu. "Even so R remains hospitalized in isolation rooms until we obtain laboratory test results," said Dyah.

However, Dyah urged the public and relevant agencies remain vigilant as bird flu outbreaks in poultry increasingly widespread.

As reported, WG (40) Ha's mother said her son was never in direct contact with dead chickens. When Friday last week, a few chickens are dying suddenly, but her father is buried. "Saturday morning, the village asked my son to dig up the chicken that has been buried. My son wore gloves and masks, but no direct contacts. The day before my son was sick, but after digging the chicken, the night my son directly high fever, "explained Mg. On Sunday afternoon around 15:30 pm her son was rushed to the hospital.

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