Daijiworld Media Network – Bangalore (SP)

Bangalore, Jul 6: Three H1N1 cases were reported from Sagar in Shimoga district in the recent past. While one of these three women died a couple of days back, two others are recovering.

In the entire state, 42 confirmed swine flu cases were reported from the state since January till now. 27 of the cases pertain to the city.

A pregnant woman from the city had been to Sagar for delivery. After her flu symptoms refused to subside, she was referred to Manipal Hospital by the private nursing home where she was treated. At Manipal, she was diagnosed with swine flu. A woman, who was taking care of the first woman, also was found to have contracted the disease. She is also being treated at Manipal.

A woman from Atawadi in Sagar taluk, who used to frequent Manipal Hospital relating to complications caused by kidney failure, also was tested H1N1 positive. Although the hospital authorities had suggested her to undergo dialysis, she did not opt for the treatment because of the family’s poor condition. She died while coming back home.

The health department has confirmed that it has not been taking chances, even though the impact of swine flu is less this year. It said it has been strengthening the laboratories and testing procedures across the state, and keeping proper stock of Tamiflu tablets. The officials of the department have assured that there is no need to be panicky about this disease.