Flu Reports Across Ecuador

Posted on October 21, 2017 • Filed under: Ecuador, Ecuador Emergency, Latin America Health

ELCOMERCIO.COM – The Ministry of Public Health reports to date(middle of September) in 2017, there have been confirmed 206 reported cases of people with the AH3N2 flu virus. There have been seven reported deaths. Children under five years of age are the most impacted. And, Pichincha Province has had the most cases, with a total of 152. Six individuals have been reported having the AH1N1 virus. One person has died. The patient had high blood pressure and Type-2 diabetes. Health authorities recommend if you have flu-like symptoms, don’t self-medicate. Seek a medical professional or facility.

Finally, the MSP reported that there were 116 cases of influenza type B. 51.72% were men and 48.28% women. The most affected were children under 5 years of age. There were five deaths, who had comorbidities. Read Article

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