The first case of influenza is that of a 19-year-old girl from Oradea. The patient was also tested for Covid



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The INSP confirmed the first case of AH1N1 flu this season and, according to the Bihor Public Health Directorate, it is a 19-year-old woman from Oradea.

According to a press release from DSP Bihor, cited by Agerpres, he presented, together with the rest of the family, in the consultation with the family doctor on October 20, the following symptoms: fever, headache, cough, rhinorrhea, fatigue (fatigue). , anxious.

The diagnosis of acute upper respiratory tract infection was established and symptomatic, antiallergic and vitamin treatment was prescribed.

Biological samples for influenza virological testing were collected on October 20 and sent to the laboratory of the Cluj Regional Center for Public Health.

“The result was received in DSP Bihor on October 29 and confirms the AH1N1 influenza virus infection. The test carried out for the SARS-CoV-2 virus is negative. The young woman and her contacts were isolated at home, improving the current clinical situation of the patient.“, is also specified in the statement.

According to the INSP, the total number of cases of acute respiratory infections, clinical flu, acute infections of the upper respiratory tract (IIACRS) and pneumonia at the national level last week was 51,730, 8.6% more than last week. previous.

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