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Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Patient Suspect Bird Flu, H5N1 Negative

Results Laboratory Patient Suspect Bird Flu, H5N1 Negative Darali 
Wednesday, 13 February 2013 

PADANG, METRO- Darali (73), a farmer from Padangpariaman suspected of having the H5N1 virus (avian influenza) or more commonly known as bird flu turned out to be not infected with the virus. Of laboratory inspection results in the negative and said Darali only affected by the virus. 

Chief Medical Officer (PHO) Sumbar Rosnini Savitri when contacted by reporters on Wednesday (13/2) during the call, the patient suspect bird flu has been hospitalized since a few days ago on the third floor isolation Medicine Dr M Djamil Padang has improved his condition. In addition, the results of the laboratory did show negative. 

"At this time, the victim suspect bird flu was getting better and maybe in the next few days had been allowed to go home," said Rosnini. 

Added, to see the condition of the Darali, West Sumatra Health Office will be fielded to Dr M Djamil Padang specifically to monitor the progression of the patient's health. Then, a new future can be ascertained whether the patient can go home or not. 

Previously, Darali suspected of having bird flu after some birds that surround her home in Korong Patokan, Nagari Sunua, Sabaris Nan Subdistrict, Regency Padangpariaman died suddenly. Coupled with a high fever Darali after the incident. 

Seeing Darali condition worsens, he was taken to the nearest health center was referred to Dr M Djamil Padang on Saturday (9/2). Then, after examination of the victim. Not yet certain whether the victim suffered from bird flu or not. http://posmetropadang.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2094&Itemid=29  HATTIP DBG