RSOE EDIS: Colombia - Epidemic Hazard - 2010.02.07

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2010-02-07 06:36:34 - Epidemic Hazard - Colombia EDIS CODE: EH-20100207-24829-COL Date & Time: 2010-02-07 06:36:34 [UTC] Area: Colombia, Province of Cauca, , Cali Number of death person(s): 9 Number of Infected person(s): 1247 Not confirmed information! Description: A state of emergency has been declared in the Colombian city of Cali, capital of western Cauca province, after the outbreak of hemorrhagic dengue killed nine people there, according to the country's health department. At least 1,247 dengue cases have been found in Cauca, and 162 of the victims are in a serious condition, said the Department of Health. Dengue fever is common in many Central American and Caribbean countries. Its symptoms include high fever, nausea, rashes, backache and headache. Most dengue cases are not fatal, but misdiagnosis or delayed treatment can cause death as some may advance with severe gastrointestinal bleeding and shock. Several deaths in Cali were due to misdiagnosis, local health official said. Colombia has reported 2,502 cases of dengue fever this year, with 594 of them becoming severe cases, according to the latest report by the Department of Health. The name of Hazard: Hemorrhagic Dengue Species: Human Status: Confirmed Posted:2010-02-07 06:36:34 [UTC] Please DO NOT reply to this message: replies may be treated as errors and result in your subscription being deleted. If you have trouble or other queries, send email to havaria@rsoe.hu RSOE EDIS is operated by the National Association of Radio-Distress Signalling and Infocommunications (RSOE), Budapest, Hungary. Because of the complexity of this system and its dependence on other systems, we cannot be responsible for delays or failures in forwarding or transmission. You're receiving this AlertMail because you subscribed for the service. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. Contact: havaria@rsoe.hu