A 58-year-old Nashik resident succumbed to swine flu in KEM hospital, Parel, on Wednesday, taking the city toll to 10. Across the state, the virus has killed 80 so far out of which eight died in the last 24 hours.
A 58-year-old Nashik resident succumbed to swine flu in KEM hospital, Parel, on Wednesday, taking the city toll to 10. Across the state, the virus has killed 80 so far out of which eight died in the last 24 hours.
Hospital dean Dr Avinash Supe said, "The latest victim in city was diagnosed in Nashik and was already on Tamiflu treatment. However, his condition worsened and he suffered multiple-organ failure."
The man, who had remained on ventilator in ICU, was a diabetes and hypertension patient. BMC health report said he had hepatitis C and died of "cardiac respiratory arrest in a case of H1N1".
In the last two days, the city had 49 H1N1 positive cases. "Most of these patients are stable and taking treatment from OPD. There is nothing to panic about. People with co-morbid factors — hypertension, diabetes, immunosuppression — need to be careful. If our swine flu prevention instructions are followed, there is nothing to worry about," said Dr Mangala Gomare, in-charge of the epidemeology department, BMC.
Agreeing with Gomare, Dr Hemant Thacker, a physician at Breach Candy Hospital, said swine flu is part of the Influenza A virus family. "One doesn't need to panic if s/he has swine flu, as the mortality rate is around 1%. With treatment, you can get better and most cases don't require hospitalisation. But a person needs to follow certain instructions so that the chain of infection is cut and the virus doesn't affect others who can be vulnerable," added Thacker.
He said people testing positive should wear a mask and stay at home in isolation if it is not serious.
Don't panic!
1 in 10 lakh die of swine flu annually
1 in a lakh die of seasonal flu annually
Take care
Avoid crowded places, such as public meetings, schools, malls, theatres.
Wash hands carefully and often with soap and water, and use sanitiser.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth after you come from a crowded place. Wash your hands first.
Avoid close contact with sick people — those who appear unwell or have fever or cough.
See a doctor if your temperature is about 100.4 F and if you have a dry cough, sore throat, breathing difficulties, muscular pain and headache.
Eat fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins A and C.
Drink plenty of water and get more sleep to help your immune system to fight infection.
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