Wednesday, April 28, 2010

PLAGUE, BUBONIC - PERU: (LA LIBERTAD) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

Archive Number 20100428.1373
Published Date 28-APR-2010
Subject PRO/AH/EDR> Plague, bubonic - Peru: (LL) RFI


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Date: Mon 26 Apr 2010
Source: Correo Peru [in Spanish, trans. Corr.SB, edited]



The outbreak of bubonic plague in the Chicama district of La
Libertad, Peru has been increasing rapidly, specifically in the
Libertad settlement, where 3 new cases of infection have been confirmed.


This was revealed by the chief epidemiologist of the Belen Hospital,
Pedro Diaz Camacho, who came to that area to assess the critical
condition of those affected, aged 8, 9, and 14.

"The presence of rats has increased in the settlement, and we ask the
intervention of local and regional authorities," emphasizes the epidemiologist.

Diaz Camacho also said that the 9-year-old patient is in serious
condition and the prognosis is guarded.

[Byline: Lucia Ortecho]

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