Patient with H1N1 virus dies

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Nov 13, 2009- 10:07 AM

By: Sudbury Northern Life Staff

A patient from Timiskaming being treated at the Sudbury hospital has died from H1N1-related causes, confirmed the Sudbury regional hospital.

In a press release, the Timiskaming Health Unit revealed that the patient had the H1N1 virus, but was unable to confirm if the patient had underlying medical conditions that complicated the illness.

This is the second death related to the H1N1 in the Timiskaming health unit, though the first patient had underlying medical conditions.

"We extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends who have lost their loved ones. Our thoughts are with them during this difficult time," said Dr. Pat Logan, acting medical officer of health for the Timiskaming health unit.

The H1N1 influenza virus is a fairly mild strain of the influenza virus, but can be a serious illness, especially in those with pre-existing medical conditions. Most deaths reported to date have been of patients with other medical conditions that worsened when H1N1 was contracted.

In Ontario, about 300 people die from seasonal flu-related causes each year. There have been 52 deaths this year from H1N1-related causes, as of Nov. 10.

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  • losinghope 11/15/2009 9:02:27 AM - Report Abuse

    "In Ontario, about 300 people die from seasonal flu-related causes each year. There have been 52 deaths this year from H1N1-related causes, as of Nov. 10."

    So why are we all panicking about this H1N1 flu?

  • MAXIMVS-corruptioncentral 11/13/2009 6:25:46 PM - Report Abuse

    Cant confirm if the patient had underlying medical conditions that complicated the illness? How convenient. About 70 percent of people who have been hospitalized with this 2009 H1N1 virus have had one or more medical conditions previously recognized as placing people at “high risk” of serious seasonal flu-related complications. This includes pregnancy, diabetes, heart disease, asthma and kidney disease. What happens if the government decided not to vaccinate anymore or the virus mutated? While most people who have been sick have recovered without needing medical treatment, hospitalizations and deaths from infection with the regular flu and H1N1 have occurred. Soo...thats why we have "assessment" centers. Education centers would be better. The percentage of mistakes in quick decisions is no greater than in long-drawn-out vacillation.
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