Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Indonesia: Bengkulu - Authorities Can Not Find Source of H5N1

Bird Flu Suspected Of Foreign Bengkulu
Mar 14th, 2012
BENGKULU - The bird flu virus has claimed lives in the city of Bengkulu. But the provincial government team has not found the source of entry of this deadly virus to attack the citizens of Bengkulu. It is found in cases of chickens found dead suddenly in a number of locations, but there has been no official statement the death was due to bird flu.

Latest info, there is a suspicion of bird flu virus that enters from outside of Bengkulu Bengkulu.

Head of Agriculture and Livestock (Distanak) the city of Bengkulu, Ir Arif Gunadi said the suspected bird flu virus originating from birds originating from the city of Bengkulu ordinary course have a point. "Perhaps, now it is based on information in newspapers in the district have started on guard Mukomuko or raids on the border of feathered friends that come out into the District Mukomuko. Allegations that could be because we have not been there to check on the cattle out of the city of Bengkulu, "Arif said Gunadi.

To that end, he continued, in the future it plans to do the same on every bird that comes out into the city of Bengkulu. Particularly birds that enter the city of Bengkulu in large numbers, are required to include a letter of recommendation from your veterinarian or local animal husbandry department. "That the birds were free of disease dangerous to humans," he added.

We are, he added, will coordinate the relevant agencies. Among the Department of Transportation. "To do a turn, we hope to be done by members of the Traffic and Road Transportation (LLAJ). Because they already have outposts in the border area into the city of Bengkulu "Arif explained Gunadi.

"For results of tests conducted by a team of Lampung, probably tomorrow (today). If not, then likely on Wednesday, "he concluded.

Separately, RB contacted last night, Chief Medical Officer of Bengkulu city, drg Mixon Syahbudin admit, it is still investigating the case of the death of a resident of Bengkulu city, the bird flu virus. "We are still investigating the source of the first so that the bias attacks and inflicted casualties," said Mixon RB when contacted by telephone last night.

Health Team continued, difficult to uncover the source of the first victims of the virus that causes bird flu and died. "We're somewhat kesulitran, because the victim did not have a history of contact with poultry. Either cooking or playing or poultry. We were not sure, whether the source is outside the city of Bengkulu, or any of its own in the city of Bengkulu. We are still doing the investigation, "lid M Nasir.

Mandatory Drinking Water

Meanwhile, two suspected patients (suspected, red) contracted the H5N1 virus, aka Ad GDS (20) Garden Village residents Dahri and YO (22), from Village Cage, YO (22), still being treated intensively in the Myrtle RSMY, Monday ( 12/3). Although it has improved, the patient is still awaiting results of lab tests related to the center of their blood specimens.

"I myself have not heard the results of lab tests related to central blood specimens. It is scheduled for today (yesterday, red) but there has been no report from the hospital (RSMY, red), "said the GDS that can sit up with a better condition.

RB watchlist, other suspected victims, YO, visible presence of reporters who tried to resist menayanakan current condition of the patient. The family immediately closed the window curtains of cloth one isolation room Kemuning space. Victims look weak, given the patient's status as a student city of Bengkulu the PTS decreased platelets.

"Drink lots of water, yes," said medical care when monitoring the condition of the victim using Protective Equipment (PPE) like the astronauts.

By APD closing body and head, and do not miss the gloves, masks and goggles clear, Kemuning room nurse check the patient's current circumstances of the suspect is located in the adjacent room.

"The condition of two patients to date in good condition. Since the beginning of never using any ventilator or regulator, given both the condition is still stable, "said dr. Johannes, who accompanied one of H.Hs nurse when to check the patient.

Apart from having to drink lots of water, the two patients suspect msih also recommended to eat soft mushy. But not allowed to eat fruits or other heavy foods.

"The needs of patients would water is very important. Primarily to replace lost body fluids as well as to stabilize circulation and metabolism among adult, "said Johannes.

Separately, Deputy Director (Vice Director) Field of Medical Care and Nursing RSMY, Dr. Lista Cerlyviera, MM claimed to have received an attachment-related results of lab tests conducted in Jakarta. Lista's just still unsure if the results of lab tests are negative specimens of two patients.

"We pray for it, the result is negative. Indeed, for the second suspect is still hospitalized patients in the Kemuning have been no reports of both oral and enclosed centers. We're also still waiting for its attachments to be sent by fax, "Lista said.

Previously, one patient suspect, RJ (2), a resident of Jalan Bandar Raya Village Pematang incoming governor Kemuning room, Tuesday (6/3), has come home and undergo outpatient since Saturday (10/3) afternoon. RJ confirmed negative suspect after the hospital received the results of lab test specimens of patients who were toddlers it orally.

"For patients RJ, we have just received a verbal report. Only waiting for a fax copy of his course, "Lista said.

As is known, the victims suspect bird flu, the risk factors indicated GDS bird flu after a pet bird died suddenly one day before he was rushed to the Kemuning, Friday (9/3) afternoon. (Hue / MRX)

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