Disease outbreaks will increase as per ZetaTalk

 

Taking Sick

On Jan 15, 1998 ZetaTalk stated that Illness will increase as Planet X approaches.  Zetas right again !!!

ZetaTalk: Take Sick, written Feb 15, 1998.
Increasingly, as the pole shift nears, the populace will take sick. This will take the form of known illnesses occurring more frequently, seemingly depressed immune systems, but will also appear as new and puzzling illnesses not seen before in the memory of man. What is going on here?

The changes at the core of the Earth that have resulted in El Nino weather patterns and white buffalo and deformed frogs also affect man. The germs are on the move. Their carriers are on the move. And thus humans are exposed to diseases that are so rare as to be undocumented in medical journals.

You will see increasing illness, odd illnesses, microbes that travel because an insect is scattering about and spreading germs in places where it normally doesn't travel. 90% of all the illness and distress you're going to see is a natural situation, a natural occurrence. Because of the changing, swirling in the core of the Earth, and this will continue to up-tick until the pole shift.

And reiterated in 1999

ZetaTalk: Next 3 1/2 Years, written Sep 15, 1999.
Sickness will slightly increase from where it is today. There is a lot of illness now because people who are already unstable are unable to take the turmoil caused by the increased emanations from the Earth. Some of them have simply sensed what is coming and have decided to die. This is true of animals as well as humans. Sickness will increase, but not to the point where it is going to get exponentially worse.

On Feb 2, 2000 a Washington report confirmed this increase, and published concerns were subsequently reported.

Diseases From Around World Threatening U.S.
Reuters, Feb 2, 2000
30 New Diseases Make Global Debut
At least 30 previously unknown diseases have appeared globally since 1973, including HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis C, Ebola haemorrhagic fever and the encephalitis-related Nipah virus that emerged in Indonesia. Twenty well-known infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria, and cholera have re-emerged or spread since 1973.
  
Is Global Warming Harmful to Health?
Scientific American, August 2000
Notably, computer models predict that global warming, and other climate alterations it induces, will expand the incidence and distribution of many serious medical disorders. Disturbingly, these forecasts seem to be coming true.

And since this time, SARS and increased incidence of flesh eating disease,
and entire cruise ships regularly returning to port with the passengers ill with stomach flu have been reported.
Depressed immune systems?
Zetas RIGHT Again!

After the pole shift, there will be many opportunistic diseases that will afflict mankind. This does not require an imagination, as today they afflict mankind after disasters. The primary affliction will be from sewage laden water, which will pollute the drinking water man is forced to use. We have been adamant about mankind distilling their drinking water after the pole shift for this reason. Distillation removes heavy metals as well as killing microbes by the boiling process. Any disease that flourishes in malnourished bodies and in areas of poor hygiene will take advantage of the pole shift disasters. Scurvy due to lack of Vitamin C will occur, with bleeding gums and even death if not corrected. Many weeds are high in Vitamin C and survivors should arm themselves with knowledge about the vitamin content of weeds. Unprotected sex by survivors either taking advantage of the weak, as in rape, or by simple distraction and grief and a lack of contraceptive devices will spread AIDS and hepatitis. Morgellons, which is caused by a synergy of parasites and microbes when the immune system is low will likely increase. There will be outbreaks of diseases which were endemic in the past, such as small pox or measles, but in those survivor communities where the members have been immunized in the past these will be limited and quarantines can help in this regard.

http://www.zetatalk5.com/ning/20no2010.htm

 

Chile battles youth unrest and typhoid fever outbreak

September 15, 2011SANTIAGOChile’s problems dealing with youth unrest over slow education reforms are being compounded by concerns the capital may be in the grip of a typhoid fever outbreak. The government has battled to enforce restraint on law enforcement agencies amid angry student-led protests, which have disrupted urban centers across the country for more than a month. The reforms demanded by youth groups are nowhere near being implemented and protests continue to simmer with support from teachers and workers unions. Now authorities are faced with the more immediate risk of typhoid. Health authorities issued repeated alerts for tougher hygiene checks and controls after they found several people infected and seriously ill with typhoid in the western metropolitan area of Santiago. At least seven cases were confirmed by the Public Health Institute but there were no immediate reports of fatalities. “Typhoid fever is an acute infectious disease triggered by a salmonella bacteria strain,” Institute Director Maria Teresa Valenzuela said. In most cases the infection is caused by consumption of contaminated food and drink or fruit and vegetables grown in areas where contaminated water is used in irrigation. Typhoid fever produces symptoms of high fever, diarrhea or intense headaches. The Santiago region has been prone to typhoid outbreaks since the 1990s when incidence of the disease caused up to 190 cases a year.

http://theextinctionprotocol.wordpress.com/2011/09/15/chile-battles...

Epidemic Hazard in India on Saturday, 17 September, 2011 at 03:16 (03:16 AM) UTC.

Description
The Department of Health and Family Welfare has informed that it had received a message through telephone on 12th September 2011 of an outbreak of fever of unknown cause leading to three deaths at Poilwa village, Peren District. Immediately the State Rapid Response Team (RRT) of Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP), Nagaland, comprising of Dr. John Kemp (State Surveillance Officer), Dr. Sao Tunyi (Epidemiologist), Dr. Kevisevolie Sekhose (Epidemiologist), and Venezo Vasa (Entomologist) conducted an outbreak investigation at Poilwa village. The team collected three samples from suspected cases out of which all the three were tested positive for Scrub Typhus. Till date, there are 9 cases with 3 deaths. This was stated in a official press note issued by Dr. Imtimeren Jamir, the Principal Director, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Kohima. Scrub Typhus is Rickettsial disease caused Orientia tsutsugamushi and transmitted by the bite of mite called Leptotrombidium deliense. In Nagaland, it was formerly detected by IDSP with Central Surveillance Team at Longsa village Mokokchung in 2006, and in Porba village of Phek District in 2007. The State RRT team carried out the outbreak investigation along with doing and entomological survey. The patients were treated with appropriate medicines and awareness and preventive measures were communicated with the villagers. The concerned local health authorities and programs are informed for further necessary action. The mop-up operation is being carried out by the National Vector Borne Disease Control Program.
Biohazard name: Typhus (Scrub)
Biohazard level: 3/4 Hight
Biohazard desc.: Bacteria and viruses that can cause severe to fatal disease in humans, but for which vaccines or other treatments exist, such as anthrax, West Nile virus, Venezuelan equine encephalitis, SARS virus, variola virus (smallpox), tuberculosis, typhus, Rift Valley fever, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, yellow fever, and malaria. Among parasites Plasmodium falciparum, which causes Malaria, and Trypanosoma cruzi, which causes trypanosomiasis, also come under this level.
Symptoms: - After bite by infected mite larvae called chiggers, papule develops at the biting site which ulcerates and eventually heals with the development of a black eschar. - Patients develop sudden fever with headache, weakness, myalgia, generalized enlargement of lymph nodes, photophobia, and dry cough. - A week later, rash appears on the trunk, then on the extremities, and turns pale within a few days. - Symptoms generally disappear after two weeks even without treatment. - However, in severe cases with Pneumonia and Myocarditis, mortality may reach 30% Diagnosis - The most commonly used test for diagnosis is Wel-Felix Test, which is available at State IDSP laboratory, Kohima. - More specific serological tests like detection of IgM can also be done for diagnosis.
Status:

confirmed

 

Turns out, the plague isn't just ancient history. New Mexico health officials recently confirmed the first human case of bubonic plague — previously known as the "Black Death" — to surface in the U.S. in 2011. 

An unidentified 58-year-old man was hospitalized for a week after suffering from a high fever, pain in his abdomen and groin, and swollen lymph nodes, reports the New York Daily News. (Officials declined to say when the man was released from the hospital.) A blood sample from the man tested positive for the disease.

http://healthland.time.com/2011/05/10/first-case-of-bubonic-plague-...

Epidemic Hazard in USA on Saturday, 17 September, 2011 at 03:33 (03:33 AM) UTC.

Description
Umatilla County health officials today confirmed a case of plague in an adult male county resident. He may have been infected while hunting in Lake County, noted Sharon Waldern, clinic supervisor for the county’s public health department. “Lake County had two cases of human plague last year.” The man has been hospitalized and is receiving treatment, Waldern noted. “People need to realize he was never considered contagious and he started treatment fairly quickly.” Plague is spread to humans through a bite from an infected flea. The disease is serious but treatable with antibiotics if caught early, officials said. Plague can be passed from fleas feeding on infected rodents and then transmitted to humans. Direct contact with infected tissues or fluids from handling sick or dead animals can pass the disease, as well as through respiratory droplets from cats and humans with pneumonic plague, officials said in a press release. Some types are spread from person to person, but that is not the case here, Waldern said. Symptoms typically develop within one to four days and up to seven days after exposure and include fever, chills, headache, weakness and a bloody or watery cough due to pneumonia, enlarged, tender lymph nodes, abdominal pain and bleeding into the skin or other organs.

Plague is rare in Oregon. Only three human cases have been diagnosed since 1995 and they all recovered. Last year two human cases of plague were diagnosed in Lake County. As far as she knows, this is the first ever incident in Umatilla County. “In this recent case it is important to stay away from flea-infested areas and to recognize the symptoms. People can protect themselves, their family members and their pets,” said Genni Lehnert-Beers, administrator for Umatilla County Health Department. “Using flea treatment on your pets is very important, because your pets can bring fleas into your home.” People should contact their health care provider or veterinarian if plague is suspected. Early treatment for people and pets with appropriate antibiotics is essential to curing plague infections. Untreated plague can be fatal for animals and people. Antibiotics to prevent or treat plague should be used only under the direction of a health care provider. Additional steps to prevent flea bites include wearing insect repellent, tucking pant cuffs into socks when in areas heavily occupied by rodents, and avoiding contact with wildlife including rodents.
Biohazard name: Plague (Bubonic)
Biohazard level: 4/4 Hazardous
Biohazard desc.: Viruses and bacteria that cause severe to fatal disease in humans, and for which vaccines or other treatments are not available, such as Bolivian and Argentine hemorrhagic fevers, H5N1(bird flu), Dengue hemorrhagic fever, Marburg virus, Ebola virus, hantaviruses, Lassa fever, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, and other hemorrhagic or unidentified diseases. When dealing with biological hazards at this level the use of a Hazmat suit and a self-contained oxygen supply is mandatory. The entrance and exit of a Level Four biolab will contain multiple showers, a vacuum room, an ultraviolet light room, autonomous detection system, and other safety precautions designed to destroy all traces of the biohazard. Multiple airlocks are employed and are electronically secured to prevent both doors opening at the same time. All air and water service going to and coming from a Biosafety Level 4 (P4) lab will undergo similar decontamination procedures to eliminate the possibility of an accidental release.
Symptoms:
Statu

The Black Death: Bubonic Plague


 

confirmed

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Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on January 13, 2012 at 8:56pm

http://www.examiner.com/infectious-disease-in-national/scarlet-feve...

Scarlet fever outbreak in Baltimore elementary school

City health officials in Baltimore sent letters home Thursday to parents of students at George Washington Elementary to keep an eye on possible symptoms of scarlet fever after three students at the school were confirmed positive this week.

The letter urges parents of students at the school to contact their medical provider if a child has symptoms.

According to a WJZ Baltimore report, school authorities are having the southwest Baltimore school sanitized to prevent it from spreading to more students. Disinfection will be performed on all surfaces and handrails.

Dr. Nardine Assaad, a pediatrician at St. Joseph Medical Center told the news source that this is actually common this time of year, we’re seeing multiple kids with sore throats, strep throat and/or scarlet fever.

Scarlet fever is a form of group A strep disease, however this disease can follow strep throat.

In addition to the symptoms of strep throat, a red rash appears on the sides of your chest and abdomen. It may spread to cover most of the body.

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on January 10, 2012 at 3:13pm
Event Description

Epidemic Hazard in Canada on Tuesday, 10 January, 2012 at 04:15 (04:15 AM) UTC.

Description
A rare infection is the focus of an investigation by Alberta Health Services officials, more than two weeks after an Edmonton-area man contracted the illness. Greg Thor's condition has become the subject of discussion on an online forum, with many "get well" wishes flooding in from friends and family. A family friend said Thor became ill just before Christmas with what appeared to be the flu – but is now in critical condition, on life support and in isolation at the U of A hospital. CTV News has learned from a family friend Thor suffers from Legionnaires' disease, however an official from Alberta Health Services would only say Thor's was a probably case. "It can cause a spectrum disease from mild to pneumonia," Dr. Marcia Johnson, AHS Medical Officer of Health said. "The pneumonia can be mild to a severe pneumonia, and can be fatal." Dr. Johnson said Legionnaires' disease in not common, mild symptoms include fever, aches and pains. Five to fifteen percent of all cases of Legionnaires' disease can be fatal. The bacteria that can cause the disease is usually found in warm water, it's often contracted when a person travels to a warm climate, it's easily spread, but is not contagious. Last year, nine cases were reported in Alberta, and one was fatal.
Biohazard name: Legionnaires Disease
Biohazard level: 4/4 Hazardous
Biohazard desc.: Viruses and bacteria that cause severe to fatal disease in humans, and for which vaccines or other treatments are not available, such as Bolivian and Argentine hemorrhagic fevers, H5N1(bird flu), Dengue hemorrhagic fever, Marburg virus, Ebola virus, hantaviruses, Lassa fever, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, and other hemorrhagic or unidentified diseases. When dealing with biological hazards at this level the use of a Hazmat suit and a self-contained oxygen supply is mandatory. The entrance and exit of a Level Four biolab will contain multiple showers, a vacuum room, an ultraviolet light room, autonomous detection system, and other safety precautions designed to destroy all traces of the biohazard. Multiple airlocks are employed and are electronically secured to prevent both doors opening at the same time. All air and water service going to and coming from a Biosafety Level 4 (P4) lab will undergo similar decontamination procedures to eliminate the possibility of an accidental release.
Symptoms:
Status:

suspected

http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/site/?pageid=event_desc&edis_id=EH...

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on January 7, 2012 at 9:40pm

http://english.pravda.ru/health/02-01-2012/120134-murray_valley-0/

Outbreak of rare deadly disease in Australia

02.01.2012
 

Outbreak of rare deadly disease in Australia. 46290.jpegIt is called Murray Valley encephalitis, it is very rare, it can infect humans, it is deadly and it has been found among chickens in Australia's New South Wales State, in the first appearance since the 1970s. The population in the areas infected in this State and the State of Victoria is being warned to protect itself.

Murray Valley encephalitis is more commonly found in north-western Australia but has been seen before in the south-east after rainfall. It is a mosquito-borne disease and has been found in birds which were placed in high-risk areas - part of Australia's early warning system. High-risk areas for humans are wetlands and areas near rivers. The insect in question is the common banded mosquito, Culux annulirostris.

The symptoms of the disease are similar to meningitis and include a temperature and severe headache, stiffness of the neck, confusion and sleepiness, photophobia, nausea and vomiting. Symptoms last for a few days usually and the patient makes a full recovery. Only one per cent of those infected feel the symptoms, and a small percentage of these die. There is no specific treatment - patients with severe symptoms are treated in hospital, sometimes in Intensive Care Units.

Local sources point towards the outbreak among flocks of chickens in the southern and western regions of the Australian State of New South Wales. The "sentinel" chicken flocks had been strategically placed as part of an early warning system within easy reach of the NSW border town of Moama and the town of Echuca in the State of Victoria.

The last time a serious outbreak of the virus appeared was in the 1970s, when there were around 70 cases reported. Since then there have been very sporadic cases among humans. Mainly a virus that attacks birds, humans can also be infected if a mosquito carrying it bites, and can infect other humans from the blood of a person infected. 99% of victims do not feel any symptoms at all - one per cent can feel poorly and a small percentage of these can die. Last Summer one person in NSW was infected without symptoms, the other had very mild symptoms and recovered.

The conditions in which Murray Valley encephalitis, or MVE, appears are also propitious for other fatal diseases carried by mosquitoes such as Barmah Forest virus or Ross River fever. In times of global warming, such unheard-of viruses could become endemic in heavily populated areas of countries where such diseases have not yet been seen.

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on January 7, 2012 at 3:57am

Cholera cripples Haiti, two years after quake

http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/story/2012-01-05/haiti-cholera-o...

More than half a million people have become ill with the disease and at least 7,000 have died since the outbreak began in October 2010, said Jon Andrus, deputy director of the Pan American Health Organization. Health providers report about 200 new cases a day. He expects that number to increase when Haiti's rainy season begins in April.

The disease has spread across the island of Hispaniola to Haiti's neighbor, the Dominican Republic, which has reported 21,000 cases and 363 deaths from cholera, he said.

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on January 5, 2012 at 2:10pm

http://www.pstimes.com/2012/01/04/8-die-of-disease-outbreak-in-phil...

8 die of disease outbreak in Philippine flood area


CAGAYAN DE ORO: An outbreak of a deadly water-borne disease has claimed at least eight lives in the flood-stricken areas of the southern Philippines, officials said yesterday.

The health department said that there were almost 300 cases of leptospirosis recorded so far in areas that were inundated by floods brought by tropical storm Washi last month. “These people had a history of wading in flooded areas. Now government hospitals are full, they are overloaded already,” said regional health department director,

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on January 4, 2012 at 12:30am

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on January 2, 2012 at 9:59pm

More deadly bacteria at Tamar

http://www.thestandard.com.hk/news_detail.asp?we_cat=11&art_id=...

Tuesday, January 03, 2012

Top occupants of the Hong Kong government's new headquarters were shocked to learn last night that their offices are home to a deadly bacteria.

Legionella bacteria were found in water samples taken from the chief executive's office and those of other top government officials at the showpiece HK$5 billion Tamar complex less than five months after it was opened to occupation.

Centre for Health Protection controller Thomas Tsang Ho-fai revealed last night that nine out of the 31 samples collected on December 28 and 29 at the chief executive's office, offices in the East and West wings and the Legislative Council complex were positive for the bacteria.

Tsang said six bacteria-laden samples were found in the chief executive's office and the private washrooms of top secretaries in the East and West wings.

But he did not identify the secretaries whose offices were involved, saying that the center needs to analyze the results. But details are to be released today.

The checks came after Secretary for Education Michael Suen Ming-yeung came down with what can be fatal Legionnaires' disease late last month.

His office's private washroom was found to have bacteria levels 13 times higher than is acceptable under international standards.

Suen, 67, was discharged from hospital on December 29 after 12 days of treatment.

The additional checks have also included the bacteria being found in samples from three kitchens - a coffee shop on the second floor in the East Wing, a ca
nteen on the first floor between the East and West wings, and one in the Legco complex.

Tsang said Legionella can be found in water easily enough, but whether people catch the disease depends on factors such as the density of the bacteria and whether a person has a weak immune system or inhaled water mist contaminated with the bacteria.

Legionnaires' disease is caused by a type of bacteria that got its name in 1976 when many people who went to a Philadelphia convention of the American Legion suffered from an outbreak of this disease - which can be a virulent pneumonia.

"Finding Legionella bacteria in the water is not equal to an outbreak of the Legionella disease," Tsang added.

Bureaus involved have been warned, he said, but it is not necessary for the chief executive and the top secretaries to stop working. They can use filters to minimize risk or not use the washrooms where the bacteria have surfaced.

In fact, a spokesman for the chief executive's office said a filter will be installed on a pantry tap and there will be disinfectant liquid in toilets and the lift lobby along with other safety measures.

But the center's Tsang also said the scare had nothing to do with Chief Executive Donald Tsang Yam-kuen's absence from a public function on Friday, and the center has not received reports of any more people afflicted with the bacteria.

The Centre for Health Protection also announced yesterday that laboratory results on water samples taken from a tap at Suen's private washroom confirmed preliminary findings that the bacteria were there.

But the water source for the government headquarters is supposedly free from contamination.

Immediate control measures include disinfecting water systems where the bacteria are found, and workers from the Architectural Services Department were still busy last night. They are expected to finish disinfecting today.

The Centre for Health Protection will next collect post-disinfection water samples for analysis.

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on January 2, 2012 at 4:47pm

http://www.theafricareport.com/index.php/east-horn-africa/mysteriou...

Mysterious disease hits Uganda

By Geof Magga

As Ugandans celebrated Christmas and New Year, most people in the northern parts of the country were seeking answers about a mysterious disease that has mainly affected children.



Map of Uganda

Map of Uganda

The head nodding disease which mostly attacks children aged between five and 15 has killed over 50 children in the last three months alone.

"The major symptom of the disease is the continuous nodding of the head" said community officer Jacob Okello.



"Over 2400 children in the districts of northern Uganda are suffering from the disease.

"Some of the victims faint after several minutes from the continuous head nodding".



There are fears that the little known disease might escalate into an outbreak amid admissions by authorities that they have no knowledge of the ailment.

"The nodding disease which is at times called the nodding syndrome is a little known disease in Uganda," said Gregory Obulu, a medical officer in northern Uganda.

"It is alleged that it even hit South Sudan in the 1980's."

According to Obulu, some health workers have associated the disease with epilepsy.

Joseph Wamala, an official at Uganda's epidemic and surveillance department of the Ministry of Health said the nodding disease could be a new type of epilepsy.

He said it could be associated with a parasitic worm known as Onchocerca Volvulus, which is also known to cause river blindness. 



"Studies are being carried out to get facts on that" Obulu said.



Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, Rukia Nakamatte said the government had dispatched a team to the affected areas to carry out investigations.



Nakamatte said research was being done with assistance from the United States' Center for Disease Control in Atlanta.



Experts who have been monitoring the situation in northern Uganda say victims start nodding their heads once food is presented to them.



"Giving food to the (affected) children triggers the attack," said Carol Acani, a nurse.

"In most of the children the seizure begin when they start eating.

"They nod helplessly with uncoordinated hand movements and even fail to direct the food to their mouths."

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on January 2, 2012 at 4:45pm

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/local-news/2012/01/02/lept...

Leptospirosis outbreak declared in Oro

CAGAYAN DE ORO -- The Department of Health (DOH) in Northern Mindanao declared Monday an outbreak of leptospirosis in Cagayan de Oro City after five persons have died while more than 200 have been infected with the disease.

“We have more cases now compared in 2009 with less than 70 patients infected with leptospirosis while we only have 10 cases in 2009,” DOH Regional Director Dr. Jaime Bernadas said in a television interview Monday.

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The outbreak was spurred by flash floods that ravaged 24 barangays in the city last December 17 following torrential rains brought by Tropical Storm Sendong (international codename: Washi). The incident left thousands of residents dead and scores still missing.

Councilor Dante Pajo, chairperson of the City Council’s committee on health and sanitation, said the City Government is alarmed over the increase in the number of persons infected with leptospirosis.

Pajo said 142 of the patients are now confined at the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC), while 12 are at the J.R. Borja Memorial City Hospital. Some have already been discharged.

He said two of the fatalities were reported at NMMC, while another was “unreported”, who allegedly died in Barangay Balulang.

He said the “unreported” case was identified as leptospirosis based on the signs and symptoms.

Based on an advisory from the National Center for Disease Prevention and Control (NCDPC), leptospirosis is caused by leptospira bacteria that enter a person’s body through breaks in skins/wounds, eyes and nose when in contact with flood waters and vegetation, moist soils contaminated with the urine of infected animals, especially rats.

Among the signs and symptoms of leptospirosis include fever, non-specific symptoms of muscle pain and headache, calf muscle pain and reddish eyes in some cases.

In severe cases, some vital organs such as liver, kidney and brain are affected which might be evident by yellowish body discoloration, dark-colored urine and light stools, low urine output and severe headache.

The NCDPC listed the incubation period of the disease at between two to 25 days.

“Leptospirosis is very common nowadays and it is alarming. We have to see to it that those who were soaked in flood waters would take doxycycline,” Pajo said.

Doxycycline is a prophylactic medicine and antibiotic against leptospirosis.

Bernadas said they are hoping that cases of leptospirosis would not increase as the DOH and the City Health Office (CHO) have been distributing doxycycline to affected residents, especially those who are staying in evacuation centers.

The DOH has reportedly started distributing doxycycline as early as December 18.

Bernadas also encouraged those who were affected by the flood but are staying in their homes to visit the health centers for the free medicine.

Pajo, meanwhile, assured there would be no shortage of medicines in the city.

“We are very thankful that the City Government purchased the medicines, while the DOH also gave medicines along with other donors like the Cebu Medical Society,” he said.

He also encouraged the residents especially those who are residing in subdivisions affected by the flood and are not in evacuation centers to go to the health centers or at the CHO for free medicines.

Pajo said a team of doctors will visit different subdivisions in the city, especially those in Macanhan and Barangay Balulang.

“Our campaign is that people should not be careless and complacent with regard to the disease since it a very fatal,” he said.

Related to this, Pajo said they are al

Comment by Starr DiGiacomo on January 2, 2012 at 4:43pm

Scabies outbreak hit East Sussex hospital wards: Spread of skin disease among reported incidents

http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/9446848.Scabies_outbreak_hit_St_Leon...

An outbreak of the highly infectious skin disease scabies struck patients on three wards at a hospital.

The spread of the disease was among eight serious incidents reported by East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust in November.

Another case involved a throat pack not being removed from a patient after dental surgery, which was carried out during general anaesthetic.

The pack was left inside the patient after the surgery and risked obstructing the patient’s airway.

The mistake was classed by the trust as a “never event”, which is one that should not happen if the right preventative measures are put in place.

A third incident involved a case where a patient’s confidential information was faxed via an insecure route.

Other cases were two incidents of bed- sores, intestinal bleeding following an operation, a delay in a doctor review following a patient having a leg amputated and a failure to respond to Freedom of Information requests.

The scabies case affected Egerton, Baird and Irvine wards at Conquest Hospital in St Leonards.

The trust, which also runs Eastbourne District General Hospital, revealed details of the incidents at its latest board meeting.

Director of nursing Jane Hentley said in the report the trust had dealt with 64 serious incidents so far this year compared to 47 last year.

She said this was partly due to the trust’s expansion to include more services earlier this year and changes in reporting criteria.

The report said: “The higher numbers in 2011 are due to the integration of the organisation with community services on April 1, 2011 and the requirement to report pressure ulcers Grades 3 and 4 as serious incidents.”

A trust spokesman said the outbreak of scabies had been contained and dealt with and all reported incidents were being looked into.

The trust has been given between 45 and 60 days to finish a full investigation into each case.

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