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    On August 18, 2009 in Belgaum, India, 30 suspected cases of H1N1 flu were identified, with 25 cases from the District Civil Hospital and 5 from KLE Hospital. Sample tests from 23 patients revealed that 2 cases were positive for Influenza A H1N1. The district health authority has taken measures to control the spread of the disease, including establishing screening teams and an H1N1 ward in the civil hospital.

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    On August 18, 2009 in Belgaum, India, 30 suspected cases of H1N1 flu were identified, with 25 cases from the District Civil Hospital and 5 from KLE Hospital. Sample tests from 23 patients revealed that 2 cases were positive for Influenza A H1N1. The district health authority has taken measures to control the spread of the disease, including establishing screening teams and an H1N1 ward in the civil hospital.

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    Swine Flu-H1N1 Status in Belgaum As On 18-08-09-Nuchin

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    On August 18, 2009 in Belgaum, India, 30 suspected cases of H1N1 flu were identified, with 25 cases from the District Civil Hospital and 5 from KLE Hospital. Sample tests from 23 patients revealed that 2 cases were positive for Influenza A H1N1. The district health authority has taken measures to control the spread of the disease, including establishing screening teams and an H1N1 ward in the civil hospital.

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    Swine Flu-H1N1 Status in

    Belgaum as on 18-08-09

    By Dr.Nuchin MD, MBA


    • On 18-08-09, 30 suspected H1N1
    cases were identified in the District.
    • Out of total 30, 25 patients were
    identified from District Civil hospital
    and 5 are from KLE hospital.
    • Samples have been sent to NIMHANS
    Bangalore, the same day.
    • Till today, results of only 23 samples
    have been received and out of these
    two are tested positive for
    Influenza A H1N1.
    • The district health authority has taken
    all the measures to control the spread
    of the disease.
    • 17 screening teams have been
    formulated in the district, 8 teams in
    Belgaum division and 9 in Chikkodi
    division. They started working since 10th
    August 2009.
    • Today, that is, on 18-08-2009, 5091
    persons in Belgaum division and 2319
    persons in Chikkodi division have been
    screened in all 17 sites.
    • A special H1N1 ward has been
    established in Belgaum civil hospital
    and all the CMOs of taluks are
    instructed to reserve a room
    exclusively for influenza A H1N1
    • Extensive IEC activities are being
    carried out in the district
    • People are hereby advised not to fear
    • District has sufficient stock of
    Oseltamivir caps

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