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10-04-2006, 06:40 PM
The current flu and dengue outbreaks have caused some local health facilities to postpone operations because of a shortage of beds. This information was given to Listin Diario by Rafael Mena, the president of the Private Clinic and Hospital Association (ANDECLIP). Meanwhile, two more deaths were attributed to dengue, bringing the total to 39. The latest figures released by the Epidemic Watch System reveal a total of 4,376 cases, an increase of 443 cases over the previous period.
The Dominican Academy of Medicine is disputing the government figures on dengue. According to Milena Cabrera, a pediatrician and gastroenterologist, the 2003 outbreak was more severe, but it did not receive the same level of media attention. Fabio A. Cabrera, an epidemiologist with more than 50 years experience in the field, told Listin Diario reporters that lower white cell and platelet counts do not automatically mean dengue. He said that hasty diagnosis could lead to inappropriate treatments. Most of the deaths are attributed to inappropriate and delayed treatment.
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The Dominican Academy of Medicine is disputing the government figures on dengue. According to Milena Cabrera, a pediatrician and gastroenterologist, the 2003 outbreak was more severe, but it did not receive the same level of media attention. Fabio A. Cabrera, an epidemiologist with more than 50 years experience in the field, told Listin Diario reporters that lower white cell and platelet counts do not automatically mean dengue. He said that hasty diagnosis could lead to inappropriate treatments. Most of the deaths are attributed to inappropriate and delayed treatment.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#8)