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22 more tested swine flu positive

Staff Correspondent
TWenty-two more people, mostly from urban areas, have been diagnosed with swine flu yesterday, bringing the total number of the H INI infected in the country to 139.
The swine flu cases were mostly imported from outside of the country, but the trend has just reversed as one fourth of the cases now are secondary cases (infected from another person inside the country), said Professor Mahmudur Rahman, director of Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR).
Earlier, Prof Mahmud cautioned that the number of swine flu cases in the country could multiply manifold within the next three to four months while the government officials confirmed that all the cases appear to be mild, except the case of a three-month-old child.
Only the baby was admitted to a hospital and rest are undergoing treatment at house though the IEDCR keeps an eye on them.
He also said under a training programme to handle the swine flu cases, the government had started to provide training to the physicians and employees of eight private medical college hospitals.
The government will also provide the medicines to the private hospitals as required to treat the swine flu cases, he added.
He said that the government is assessing the situation and probabilities, to ensure adequate medicine, doctors and hospital
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beds. The government has stocked anti-viral drugs and arranged training programmes for health professionals centrally and also in districts.
Patients with fever above 104 degrees Fahrenheit, cough, respiratory problems, runny nose, and pneumonia are presumed to carry the virus.
The H1N1 virus spreads mainly through coughing and sneezing. Touching a surface or object with flu viruses on it and then touching the mouth or nose may infect people.
Experts suggest people to keep at least an arm's distance from people with the symptoms.
'Do not shake hands or hug. Do not spit outdoors. Cover the nose and mouth with tissue paper when coughing or sneezing. Avoid touching the eyes, nose or mouth. Wash hands often with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing, ” they say.
Prof Mahmud urged people, who have been sneezing and coughing for more than seven days, to consult doctors and limit their interaction with others. Children might be contagious for longer, he added.
The H1N1 virus, widely known as swine flu, is a new contagious influenza virus first detected in the US in March. It consists of genetic materials from influenza viruses of birds, humans and pigs. A human body has no protection against it.
Ihe vims has spread to 177 countries leaving more than 1799 people dead. Another 1.82 lakh cases has been confirmed up to August 13, according to the Global Alert and Response of World Health Organisation website.