Saturday, January 28, 2012 | 7:45
[JAKARTA] To date, avian influenza virus (H5N1) in Indonesia is still considered more virulent than the virus in another country. This is evident from the number of morbidity and mortality are still high due to Avian Influenza in Indonesia.
"In Egypt for example, only 40% mortality in Indonesia but even more than 80%. Until now not known what causes the virus in Indonesia is more virulent, so this year we will do some research about this, "said Trihono, Head of Research and Development Ministry of Health (Kemkes) in regular media briefing in Jakarta, Friday (27 / 1).
Malignancy in Indonesia Bird Flu virus has gained the international recognition, so many countries have taken it for their interests, among them to make vaccines. Since 2005 Indonesia has always put up a virus to the World Health Organization (WHO) but there is no agreement to share benefits from the virus.
Until later in the meeting of the World Health Assembly (WHA) to 64 in Geneva in May 2011 and, internationally acknowledged and agreed benefits for Indonesia. There are several alternative benefits obtained Indonesia if other countries take the virus, for example do not have to pay patent fees if Indonesia wants to produce vaccines.
"Indonesia has a strong position since the WHA 2011. Because of such recognition, now this virus into Indonesia could be shared internationally through the internet. If they sent the virus then there is a Standard Material Transfer Agreement, whatever there called our advantage, "he said again.
However, presumably because this virus malignancy many AI positive patients who eventually died had been given the drug despite bird flu, namely oseltamivir (brand name Tamiflu). Also alleged to have occurred viral resistance to the drug oseltamivir, but to prove a new Kemkes will conduct research this year.
In a previous meeting, Health Minister Endang Rahayu Sedyaningsih suspected drug oseltamivir resistance has occurred, because patients still die even if given the drug.
"The possibility of resistance may occur and not Menkes suspected this, so we asked to do research," he said.
In some countries had reported cases of resistance, but until now there is no definitive conclusions, and in Indonesia too so that Tamiflu remains the drug of choice. Even if resistance will occur can be anticipated by increasing the dose or find a replacement. Resistance occurs due to many factors, among patients not taking medication regularly.
However, to anticipate the spread of this virus, Kemkes perform integrated surveillance, by taking samples from each patient of influenza in health centers and hospitals later conducted the examination in the laboratory to ascertain whether the common cold / seasonal flu or bird flu. Suspicion leads to Flu Bird flu if the patient is in contact with dead birds.
Because the results of a new flu after laboratory tests are known, then Kemkes appealed to the public to remain alert to any type of influenza. Director General of Disease Control and Environmental Health (P2PL) Kemkes, Prof Tjandra Yoga Aditama, say, influenza is generally mild and can be cured by itself, except in those with low immunity or any other health problems.
As for tips to prevent flu, which cover the nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing, do not direct contact when they have flu-like shaking hands or hugging. Get plenty of rest at home, wash hands with soap, eating nutritious food, get used to living a clean healthy behaviors and health problems immediately consult with a health worker. http://www.suarapembaruan.com/home/virus-flu-burung-indonesia-lebih-ganas/16565#Scene_1
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