an hour agoKosovo's seasonal flu epidemic no more
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)Last week, 1913 light cases have been recorded throughout Kosovo. At the laboratory of the National flu Centre - IK KPS to this day 2019 have tested a total of 1104 suspicious samples in Influenza and 452 cases result positive in the type A (positive 40.9 %). According to subtype 375 Influence A unsubtyped samples and 76 [...]
According to subtype 375 Influence A non-subtyped samples and 76 samples result positive in the AH1pdm09 subtype and 1 sample results in positive AH3.
Hospitalizations within 24 hours: In the last 24 hours, six Dg cases have been hospitalised. Bronx (ARI) and 2 cases with Dg. Status Grigpos. To date, eight cases of death confirmed with the AH1N1 Influenza and 16 cases of influenza A have been reported. Sick patients have had chronic diseases of cardiovascular and respiratory systems and have not been vaccinated with seasonal flu vaccines.
The widespread vaccine in Kosovo has shown an efficiency and reduction of hospitalised cases. The laboratory diagnosis has been done over time and with high credibility because the diagnosis is done with the last RT- PCR (Real Time Protein Chain Action) The National Institute of Public Health throughout the year makes permanent supervision of seasonal flu by recommending and advising for inoculation indefinitely.
Kosovo National Public Health Institute National Institute of Public Health of Kosovo
INSTITUTI/ The Department of Epidemiology made surveillance of Influenza year-round, with intensification of it during the relevant season (week 40 to 20th)
Forward the epidemiological situation to cases I L/ ARI (weeks) and SARI cases.
They did laboratory testing at the Microbiology Department at the National Center for Influence Testing.
The National Institute has appealed to all Regional Directors of Public Health and health workers to raise the level of vigilance and reporting suspicious cases in all public and private health institutions in Kosovo.
It has recommended to the Health and Sanitarian Inspectorate to oversee all Kosovo health institutions, to order the legal obligation of introducing infectious diseases and cases of death from these diseases. 6. It has provided advice for the population on protection from disease and recognition of its symptoms with practical measures in preventing the spread of the seasonal flu virus.
It has provided recommendations for health institutions.
