Vadodara, Jan 03 : A 57-year-old man from the city succumbed to swine flu at state-run SSG Hospital.
The deceased was a resident of Manjalpur. He had tested positive for H1N1 virus at a private hospital from where he was shifted to SSG Hospital where he passed away on Monday.
He was admitted to the isolation ward of H1N1 at SSG Hospital on December 31. “The patient was suffering from multiple ailments including Austin’s disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and heart disease for the last 10 years,” said Dr Devshi Helaiya, resident medical officer of SSG Hospital.
When shifted to SSG Hospital, the patient was already critical. At the government hospital, he was on ventilator support before he succumbed.
The H1N1 flu, sometimes called swine flu, is a type of influenza A virus. Swine flu is a human respiratory infection caused by an influenza strain that started in pigs.
Increase in swine flu cases amid biting cold has left health department on its toes. Over 15 cases reported in Ludhiana in December, second highest in recent years. Data suggests 2022 had highest number of cases at 63. Civil surgeon advises wearing masks and avoiding crowded places. Contacts of patients given prophylactic treatment with Tamiflu. Health team conducts survey to identify flu-like symptoms. No deaths reported in December. Hospitals advised to assess viral cough and cold cases. Experts recommend taking precautions and getting Influenza vaccine.
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