President of Colombia Uribe has SWINE FLU
If media cant start to work out more seriously , mostly in issues that create panic it is difficult to let people know and how to take the measures for preventing and protecting about pandemia .
In Argentina we had the swine flu pandemia , not all the news in the rest of the world took seriously how it was taking care , what fast decisions has to be taken for avoiding the spreading and how the hospitals worked so fast giving the medicine and treatment because laboratories got the rights patents to create the generics medicine that can be available to everyone without no exceptions.
Here we see that Mr Uribe , President of Colombia got the swine flu, and remarks that he was in the meeting of UNASUR last friday in the beautiful resort of Bariloche , Argentina and the news point he got contagious from this meeting when we could see the meeting by TV and he presented sympthoms of coughing and snoozing , throat not good conditions, we thought that could be Bariloche , Patagonia climate effects .
It is sad and ironic how at such high level , there are no more serious research about the swine flu
Swine flu: Colombian president Alvaro Uribe contracts virus
Alvaro Uribe, the Colombian president, has contracted swine flu, prompting officials to contact other South American governments whose leaders attended a summit last week with the Colombian leader.
Alvaro Uribe, the Colombian president, has contracted swine flu, prompting officials to contact other South American governments whose leaders attended a summit last week with the Colombian leader.
Union of South American Nations summit.L-R Presidents of Surinam Ronald Venetiaan, Colombia Alvaro Uribe, Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, Ecuador Rafael Correa, Argentina Cristina Fernandez, Bolivia Evo Morales, Chile Michelle Bachelet, Paraguay Fernan Photo: EPA
Mr Uribe, 57, began feeling unwell on Friday, the same day he attended a meeting of South American presidents in Bariloche, Argentina.
In the way that is presented the new, well shows how all the leaders were close to him including the President Cristina Fernandez and President Lula , should be warned to get contagious as well .
He was confirmed to have swine flu after returning home, Diego Palacio, the social protection minster, said."This isn't something that has us scared," Mr Palacio said at a news conference. Mr Uribe, a key US ally in Latin America, is not considered a high-risk patient and will continue working from his computer, officials said.
Gilberto Alvarez, public health director, said that there was no need to put the president in isolation and that his condition would monitored for three days to a week
No family members or close associates of Mr Uribe had shown swine flu symptoms, officials said.
During a Union of South American Nations summit of the region's presidents on Friday, Mr Uribe spent hours defending his plan to give US troops more access to Colombian bases as part of his government's fight against drug traffickers and leftist rebels. Many of his colleagues have voiced concerns about the idea.
During a Union of South American Nations summit of the region's presidents on Friday, Mr Uribe spent hours defending his plan to give US troops more access to Colombian bases as part of his government's fight against drug traffickers and leftist rebels. Many of his colleagues have voiced concerns about the idea.
Of course , no one of the leaders were agree with this plan, We wonder how USA would react if Russia decides or other foreing country , to settle militar basis in any country of Southamerica , but Mr Uribe took the compromise that only is for his internal issue , that many of the people of Southamerica believe in this but it was proved that the democracy in the region exists .
the point here is that the President Uribe got the swine flu he could get it from anywhere not necessarily from the meeting .
first detail : What is the incubation period for swine flu?
According to the Health Protection Agency, the incubation period for swine flu (the time between infection and appearance of symptoms) can be up to seven days, but it is most likely to be between two and five days. But it is currently too early to be able to provide details on virus characteristics, including incubation period, with total certainty
According to the Health Protection Agency, the incubation period for swine flu (the time between infection and appearance of symptoms) can be up to seven days, but it is most likely to be between two and five days. But it is currently too early to be able to provide details on virus characteristics, including incubation period, with total certainty
so this answer that it is impossible he got in the same day of the Meeting cause if you see like all could see by tv , he was snoozing and feeling not well , we thought the allergic may be to Mr Chavez ,and that all the leaders of Southamerica were against to his decision , but no, it was the swine flu ,
2: When are people most infectious?
People are most infectious soon after they develop symptoms. They can continue to shed (spread) the virus (for example, in coughs and sneezes) for up to five days (seven days in children). People become less infectious as their symptoms subside, and once their symptoms are gone they are no longer considered infectious to others
People are most infectious soon after they develop symptoms. They can continue to shed (spread) the virus (for example, in coughs and sneezes) for up to five days (seven days in children). People become less infectious as their symptoms subside, and once their symptoms are gone they are no longer considered infectious to others
3 :Should one avoid contact with people suspected of having swine flu?
People with suspected swine flu will have been asked to stay at home and restrict their contact with people. Most people should continue their normal life, including going to school or work. This includes children who attend a school with a confirmed case of swine flu.
There is no need to avoid contact with people who might simply have come into contact with those with the illness, such as the parents of children at schools with a confirmed case but who are not themselves ill.
People with suspected swine flu will have been asked to stay at home and restrict their contact with people. Most people should continue their normal life, including going to school or work. This includes children who attend a school with a confirmed case of swine flu.
There is no need to avoid contact with people who might simply have come into contact with those with the illness, such as the parents of children at schools with a confirmed case but who are not themselves ill.
4: Is the new swine flu virus contagious?
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) says the new swine flu virus is highly contagious and is spreading from person to person.
Swine flu spreads in the same way as ordinary colds and flu. The virus is spread through the droplets that come out of the nose or mouth when someone coughs or sneezes.
If someone coughs or sneezes and does not cover it, those droplets can spread about one metre (3ft). If you are very close to them you might breathe these in.
If someone coughs or sneezes into their hand, those droplets and the virus within them are easily transferred to surfaces that the person touches, such as door handles, hand rails, phones and keyboards. If you touch these surfaces and touch your face, the virus can enter your system and you can become infected.
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) says the new swine flu virus is highly contagious and is spreading from person to person.
Swine flu spreads in the same way as ordinary colds and flu. The virus is spread through the droplets that come out of the nose or mouth when someone coughs or sneezes.
If someone coughs or sneezes and does not cover it, those droplets can spread about one metre (3ft). If you are very close to them you might breathe these in.
If someone coughs or sneezes into their hand, those droplets and the virus within them are easily transferred to surfaces that the person touches, such as door handles, hand rails, phones and keyboards. If you touch these surfaces and touch your face, the virus can enter your system and you can become infected.
5: Which people are most vulnerable from swine flu?
Those who are more at risk from becoming seriously ill with swine flu are people with:
chronic (long-term) lung disease, including people who have had drug treatment for their asthma within the past three years,
chronic heart disease,
chronic kidney disease,
chronic liver disease,
chronic neurological disease (neurological disorders include motor neurone disease, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis),
suppressed immune systems (whether caused by disease or treatment),
diabetes,
pregnant women,
people aged 65 or older, and
young children under five.
For specific advice on antiviral treatment for these groups, go to People with long-term conditions, Pregnancy and children, and Older people.
Those who are more at risk from becoming seriously ill with swine flu are people with:
chronic (long-term) lung disease, including people who have had drug treatment for their asthma within the past three years,
chronic heart disease,
chronic kidney disease,
chronic liver disease,
chronic neurological disease (neurological disorders include motor neurone disease, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis),
suppressed immune systems (whether caused by disease or treatment),
diabetes,
pregnant women,
people aged 65 or older, and
young children under five.
For specific advice on antiviral treatment for these groups, go to People with long-term conditions, Pregnancy and children, and Older people.
6: What is swine flu?
Swine influenza is a disease that pigs get. The virus currently spreading among people is now generally referred to as swine flu, although the origin of the disease is still under investigation. There is no evidence of this strain of the disease circulating in pigs in the UK.
There are regular outbreaks of swine flu in pigs worldwide. It does not normally infect humans, although this does sometimes happen, usually in people who have had close contact with pigs.
Swine influenza is a disease that pigs get. The virus currently spreading among people is now generally referred to as swine flu, although the origin of the disease is still under investigation. There is no evidence of this strain of the disease circulating in pigs in the UK.
There are regular outbreaks of swine flu in pigs worldwide. It does not normally infect humans, although this does sometimes happen, usually in people who have had close contact with pigs.
7: Why is swine flu affecting humans?
Because the swine flu virus has mutated (changed) and is now able to infect humans and transmit between them.
8: How is the swine flu infection diagnosed?
There is now a new self-care service, called the National Pandemic Flu Service, which allows people to check their condition online or over the telephone (0800 151 3100 or textphone 0800 151 3200) and obtain antiviral medication if swine flu is confirmed.
The following people should call their GP directly for an assessment of their symptoms and a diagnosis:
those with a serious existing illness, such as cancer
pregnant women,
those who have a sick child under one,
those with a condition that suddenly gets much worse, or
those with a condition that is still getting worse after seven days (five for a child).
For more information, go to the Flu service: Q&A.
9:Will I die from swine flu?
For most people, the illness has been mild and self-limiting. The virus has caused severe illness in a minority of people, most of whom had an existing serious condition. NHS staff are well trained in treating people who are in hospital with swine flu. They can provide effective treatment for any secondary bacterial infections, such as pneumonia.
Swine flu viruses are usually of the H1N1 sub-type. The swine flu that has spread to humans is a version of this virus
10- What are the symptoms of swine flu?
The symptoms of swine flu in people are expected to be similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal flu and include fever (a high body temperature of 38°C/100.4°F or over), fatigue, lack of appetite and coughing (see Symptoms). Some people with swine flu have also reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
The symptoms of swine flu in people are expected to be similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal flu and include fever (a high body temperature of 38°C/100.4°F or over), fatigue, lack of appetite and coughing (see Symptoms). Some people with swine flu have also reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
11-Has the swine flu virus developed resistance to Tamiflu?
Not at the moment. Routine sampling of the virus in the UK has shown that there is currently no resistance to either Tamiflu or Relenza.
One H1N1 virus strain showing Tamiflu resistance was reported in a patient in Denmark who had received treatment. However, Tamiflu resistance in individual patients does occur in a low percentage of cases and is of limited public significance. The Health Protection Agency is monitoring whether such viruses are being spread from person to person.
Not at the moment. Routine sampling of the virus in the UK has shown that there is currently no resistance to either Tamiflu or Relenza.
One H1N1 virus strain showing Tamiflu resistance was reported in a patient in Denmark who had received treatment. However, Tamiflu resistance in individual patients does occur in a low percentage of cases and is of limited public significance. The Health Protection Agency is monitoring whether such viruses are being spread from person to person.
12-Will the swine flu virus become resistant to antivirals in the future?
It is possible. The virus may mutate (change) and become resistant to the antiviral drug, and then spread from person to person. If the virus does develop resistance, it’s more likely to be to Tamiflu, the main antiviral treatment. If this happens, the government has a supply of Relenza that could be used instead
It is possible. The virus may mutate (change) and become resistant to the antiviral drug, and then spread from person to person. If the virus does develop resistance, it’s more likely to be to Tamiflu, the main antiviral treatment. If this happens, the government has a supply of Relenza that could be used instead
13-Should we expect a more severe second wave of the pandemic in the winter?
The history of previous flu pandemics suggests that the current viral strain will spread more widely in the autumn or winter, causing more illness and death. It is possible that the virus will mutate (change) into a stronger strain.
The history of previous flu pandemics suggests that the current viral strain will spread more widely in the autumn or winter, causing more illness and death. It is possible that the virus will mutate (change) into a stronger strain.
*Remember the President of Costa Rica has also swine flu he was not in the meeting.
Hope media dont use this kind of issues to make it a political and business propaganda, too much work for this next winter to the North hemisphere about this issue.
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