Posted on 06/24/2009 8:04:24 AM PDT by metmom
Within minutes, six-year-old Rubjit Thindal went from happily chatting in the back seat of the car to collapsing and dying in her father's arms.
"If we had known it was so serious, we would have called 911,'' Kuldip Thindal, Rubjit's distraught mother, said in Punjabi yesterday. "She just had a stomach ache -- she wasn't even crying.''
Rubjit was pronounced dead at hospital barely 24 hours after showing signs of a fever. Later, doctors told her parents she had the H1N1 influenza virus. She is believed to be the youngest person in Canada with the virus to have died.
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Egypt lists four fresh swine flu deaths
12/19/2009 10:36:00 PM
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2048475&Language=en
CAIRO, Dec 19 (KUNA) — The Egyptian Ministry of Health announced on Saturday four more deaths as a result of swine flu, bringing the toll of the disease on lives in the country to 84.
The deaths are for a 54-year-old man, a 53-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man in Cairo, as well as a 34-year-old man in Alexandria, ministry spokesman Dr. Abdulrahman Shahin said.
All deceased were suffering from severe breathing problems, pneumonia and chronic diseases, Shahin pointed out. (end) bna.hb KUNA 192236 Dec 09NNNN
Israel:
Swine flu vaccines available for all
Dec 20, 2009 5:45
By JPOST.COM STAFF
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?cid=1261244337939&pagename=JPost%2FJPArticle%2FShowFull
As of Sunday morning, any Israeli, as well as the foreign workers in the country, can receive the H1N1 vaccination.
The Ministry of Health is now offering vaccines suitable for pregnant women and children up to the age of three, who could not receive the previous form of the counteragent.
According to the ministry, some 150,000 people have so far gotten the shot, most of them health workers and persons with health conditions.
Sunday, December 20, 2009, 7:35 (GMT +7)
Research risk recombinant influenza among people with flu animals
TT - Dr. Maciej Boni, clinical research unit of the University of Oxford (UK), said so at the seminar on flu in Vietnam on 19-12.
According to Dr. Maciej Boni, A/H1N1/09 flu pandemic is causing the most number of lightly infected, but there is concern of pathogenic viruses can change through re-combination with other influenza virus . It is more than considerable concern in Southeast Asia, where high population density, less flu occur seasonally, contact between humans and animals occurs regularly and H5N1 are still circulating.
Dr. Maciej Boni left for to evaluate the risk of recombinant influenza virus A/H1N1/09 with animals and clinical studies unit of Oxford University developed a mathematical model track down school infections in people in who feed cattle and poultry in Vietnam. Can be estimated about 0.5 million pigs, a million ducks and four million chickens exposed to flu virus if there is a new recombinant between A/H1N1/09 with influenza virus strains in animals. http://www.tuoitre.com.vn/Tianyon/In...0&ChannelID=12
Commentary
Japan H1N1Tamiflu Resistance Levels Raise Concerns
Recombinomics Commentary 12:19
December 20, 2009
http://www.recombinomics.com/News/12200902/H274Y_Japan_Level.html
Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya-year-old man who died in the pandemic influenza infection (49), the new virus announced it had confirmed the effectiveness of Tamiflu drug resistant. Tamiflu-resistant virus was confirmed in 26 of cases nationwide, in the prefecture of four cases. People were confirmed dead from the first time.
The above translation refers to 26 cases of H274Y in Japan, including 4 cases in Aichi. These high numbers may have contributed to the recent totals posted by WHO, which were approaching 100. Although the WHO report indicated that this spike in cases was in the past few weeks, the locations were not given. However, the CDC weekly reports have cited 30 cases in the past 5 weeks and the Netherlands has increased its total to 13. However, Vietnam reported a cluster of 7 cases in the New England Journal of Medicine, which were from infections in July, but were not confirmed until September and were first made public in the NEJM paper. Some reports from Vietnam suggest 6% of H1N1 cases had treatment failures consistent with H274Y, but the number of lab confirmed cases remains unclear.
Similarly, NIID in Japan deposited 68 full sequences which included eight with H274Y, but it was unclear how representative the numbers or frequencies were. Other sequences from Nagasaki Prefecture were of the same sub-clade that had 3 isolates with H274Y, suggesting the Nagasaki sequences had H274Y, but only HA sequences had been released.
Thus, the above translation confirms that the number of cases in Japan is high, and phylogenetic analysis of the recently released sequences suggests significant silent spread, increasing concerns that H274Y will soon be fixed in pandemic H1N1.
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Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 8:45 am Post subject: Daily Fatality Summary
DAILY FATALITY SUMMARY(Reports posted on December 19,2009)
UNITED STATES—0
CANADA—0
WORLDWIDE—39
China(Hong Kong) 1
Costa Rica 6*
Egypt 23*
India 8
Pakistan 1
NOTES:The US figures are unchanged.
The increase in Costa Rica is the first in nearly a month; there have been 47 deaths. Egypt`s toll has doubled in a week to a current figure of 84.Turkey is ominously quiet.
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http://www.singtomeohmuse.com/viewforum.php?f=1
DAILY H1N1 REPORTS SUNDAY DECEMBER 20 ,2009
Commentary
Japan H1N1Tamiflu Resistance Levels Raise Concerns
Recombinomics Commentary 12:19
December 20, 2009
http://www.recombinomics.com/News/12200902/H274Y_Japan_Level.html
Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya-year-old man who died in the pandemic influenza infection (49), the new virus announced it had confirmed the effectiveness of Tamiflu drug resistant. Tamiflu-resistant virus was confirmed in 26 of cases nationwide, in the prefecture of four cases. People were confirmed dead from the first time.
The above translation refers to 26 cases of H274Y in Japan, including 4 cases in Aichi. These high numbers may have contributed to the recent totals posted by WHO, which were approaching 100. Although the WHO report indicated that this spike in cases was in the past few weeks, the locations were not given. However, the CDC weekly reports have cited 30 cases in the past 5 weeks and the Netherlands has increased its total to 13. However, Vietnam reported a cluster of 7 cases in the New England Journal of Medicine, which were from infections in July, but were not confirmed until September and were first made public in the NEJM paper. Some reports from Vietnam suggest 6% of H1N1 cases had treatment failures consistent with H274Y, but the number of lab confirmed cases remains unclear.
Similarly, NIID in Japan deposited 68 full sequences which included eight with H274Y, but it was unclear how representative the numbers or frequencies were. Other sequences from Nagasaki Prefecture were of the same sub-clade that had 3 isolates with H274Y, suggesting the Nagasaki sequences had H274Y, but only HA sequences had been released.
Thus, the above translation confirms that the number of cases in Japan is high, and phylogenetic analysis of the recently released sequences suggests significant silent spread, increasing concerns that H274Y will soon be fixed in pandemic H1N1.
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Death toll of A/H1N1 flu reaches 86 in Egypt
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-12/20/content_12674738.htm
2009-12-20
- Egypt on Sunday reported two more death cases of A/H1N1 flu, bringing the nationwide death toll to 86, said the Health Ministry in a statement.
A 35-year-old pregnant woman died of A/H1N1 virus in Gharbia governorate, 140 km north of Cairo, said the statement, adding that the woman suffered from dyspnea and fever.
Meanwhile, a two-year-old girl died of the novel influenza in Dakahlia, 150 km south of Cairo, according to the statement. She suffered from pneumonia, it added.
Egypt has so far reported more than 4,800 cases of the novel flu in the most populous Arab country.
On July 19, Egypt confirmed its first influenza A/H1N1 death case of a 28-year-old Egyptian woman, who returned from Saudi Arabia after making Umrah (pilgrimage to Mecca at any time of the year).
Egypt reported its first A/H1N1 flu case on June 2, a 12-year-old Egyptian-American girl coming from the United States via the Netherlands.
Toddler dies of H1N1 in Gaza, raising toll to 13
http://www.maannews.net/eng/ViewDetails.aspx?ID=248208
20/12/2009
Gaza – Ma’an – A three-year-old died of H1N1 flu in the Gaza Strip, bringing the death toll attributed to the virus to 13, the Health Ministry there said on Sunday.
Gaza Health Ministry official Hassan Khalaf also said that a total of 185 people have been diagnosed with the disease so far.
Eight people are receiving treatment for H1N1 in Ash-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, he said, adding that most people who died of the disease also suffered from other chronic illnesses.
H1N1 was first diagnosed in Gaza two weeks ago. An Israeli-Egyptian blockade has severely limited travel into and out of the territory over the past two and a half years, which may have delayed the virus’ arrival.
The blockade has taken a toll on the Strip’s medical infrastructure, however, hindering efforts to combat the disease.
One H1N1 flu death case reported in Sudan
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-12/20/content_12674465.htm
2009-12-20
One H1N1 flu death case was reported in the capital of Sudan, Khartoum-based Akhir Lahza newspaper said on Sunday.
Sources told the Arabic-language newspaper that there were another three H1N1 flu cases in quarantine centers, two in Khartoum hospitals and the other at an hospital in Omdurman.
The Sudanese Media Center (SMC) reported at its website that the Sudanese federal Ministry of Health had requested the WHO to provide it with its share of swine flu vaccines so that the ministry could implement its new strategy to combat the disease.
The director of the Epidemiology Directorate at the ministry, Babikir al-Magboul, told the SMC that the vaccine was requested to be used according to specific strategy at a recommendation by the WHO.
“The WHO recommended immunization of the health cadres and other categories exposed to danger of the diseases including children aged less than one year, pregnant women and elderly people besides persons suffering from chronic diseases such as heart, chest, kidney and liver diseases”
As for safety of the vaccine, al-Magboul affirmed to the SMC that the WHO authenticated safety of the vaccine and that the organization is known for its keenness on safety of the nationals of its member states.
He further noted that the manufacturers of the vaccine were subject to international monitoring by the WHO to verify quality of their products.
8-Year-Old Boy Dies of Swine Flu in Bulgaria’s Blagoevgrad
http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=111268
December 20, 2009,
Eight-year-old child passed away from swine flu Sunday afternoon in the southwest Bulgarian city Blagoevgrad.
Kaloyan, who was a student in the second grade, died after a 40-day treatment in the local hospital.
The medical tests have confirmed that he had the A(H1N1) virus. He is the eighteenth Bulgarian victim of the swine flu.
Lillian’s Obituary:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/providence/obituary.aspx?n=lillian-claire-chason&pid=137514965
CHASON, LILLIAN CLAIRE of Barrington, Rhode Island died of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome on December 16, 2009 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Lillian was born on March 3, 1991, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the daughter of Eric and Cate Chason. She later moved with her family to Barrington, where she attended public schools, including Barrington High School. She was an avid rower and softball player but her heart and passion lay in theatre. She was an enthusiastic member of the Barrington Community Theatre, where she held leads in Twelve Angry Men and Grease. She also directed a one-act adaptation of Of Mice and Men. As a freshman at UNC-Chapel Hill, she won the lead in a student play called ‘A New Dress for Mona.’
Lillian leaves behind a loving family, including her parents Eric and Cate, her sister Hannah, her grandmothers Miriam Chason and Tootsie Cox, and many aunts, uncles and cousins who will never forget her. Also grieving are a devoted community of friends both in Rhode Island and North Carolina, and Lillian’s dear friend, Matt Gamache. The family wishes to thank Dr. Anthony Charles, and the staff and nurses at UNC Hospitals, for their care and dedication to Lillian while she was ill.
Lillian was a joy, a talent, a beauty and a force to be reckoned with. She had strong opinions, a fierce intelligence and a sweet heart. She lived her life in all directions, bright and extravagant. She was, and is, a magnificent soul. The best lives take unpredictable turns; when we least expected it, Lillian soared, and sails under the gale force of the spirit.
Visitation will be at 4p.m to 8p.m. Monday, December 21, at PERRY MCSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue in East Providence. A funeral service will be held at 11a.m. on Tuesday, December 22, at First Unitarian Church 1 Benevolent Street in Providence. Graveside service will be at Swan Point Cemetery in Providence, followed by a reception at the Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Lillian’s name to the Foundation for Fighting Blindness, 11435 Cronhill Dr., Owings Mills, MD 21117-2220.
Commentary
German H1N1Tamiflu Resistance Cluster Raises Concerns
Recombinomics Commentary 17:34
December 20, 2009
For the first time in Germany when swine flu patients - a ten year old and a 31-year-old man - resistance to the influenza drug Tamiflu has been demonstrated.
Both had come with pre-existing conditions and a “weak defense” to the University Hospital of Munster, said the clinic on Friday. They were already infected with swine flu in the reception.
The above translation describes the first to H274Y confirmed cases in Germany. Although Germany has a strong surveillance system and has reported H1N1 since the spring, the first reported cases of H274Y come at a time when reported cases are exploding in the United States, Japan, and the Netherlands, suggesting H274Y is transmitting. This is further supported by the presence of H274Y in two patients from the same hospital. Hospital outbreaks have been reported in Wales and North Carolina in immuno-compromised patients and in North Carolina, three of the four died.
The sudden appearance of H274Y in Germany supports the phylogenetic analysis of recently released sequences from the US and Japan. This analysis shows clustering of H274Y confirmed sequences, and suggests other sequences which are in the same sub-clades also have undetected H274Y.
In one of these clusters, the H274Y is associated with D225E, raising concerns linkage between H274Y and receptor binding domain changes. In another cluster, one isolate has D225G paired up with H274Y, raising concerns that H274Y could be paired with RBD changes linked to fatal or more severe cases.
Thus, the two cases in Germany suggest H274Y is widespread and transmitting, and in some circumstances, the widespread appearance of H274Y may be linked to receptor binding domain changes
H274Y cluster germany
http://www.recombinomics.com/News/12200903/H274Y_Germany.html
Jaipur, India:
H1N1 mortality rate increases, 3 more die
TNN 21 December 2009, 04:12am ISTT
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/H1N1-mortality-rate-increases-3-more-die/articleshow/5360407.cms
JAIPUR: Despite massive efforts from the state government, swine flu death toll further increased as three more H1N1 patients died on Sunday. Beside this, 47 new cases were also confirmed across the state during the day. Where Jodhpur registered one more death during the day, two other deaths were recorded in Bhilwara and Udaipur districts. The total swine flu toll in Jodhpur has reached 31 while the health department till now has confirmed death of 116 swine flu patients across the state.
Following the recent deaths the mortality rate of the disease which had once dipped below 3% before December is now touching 4.2% among the 2,723 H1N1 cases confirmed in the state. Government officials have visited areas of high prevalence and mortality, however, no substantial findings have been made for effective control over the situation.
Along with Jodhpur some other districts too have reported high mortality figures. Meanwhile, the state government has now been focusing on further increase in the testing facilities, to provide early diagnosis and treatment for the patients.
Good news. Sister in-law got to go home yesterday. She had to use a walker and still needs to get dialysis treatments, but, hopefully both will not be necessary for long.
Wonderful news! A true Christmas blessing. Will pray that she recovers completely.
Merry Christmas!
Good news indeed. Just in time for Christmas!!
GREAT NEWS :)
Prayers for a speedy 100 recovery !
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