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| Today: 09 February 2010 Time: 02:21 PM |
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| Kuwaiti teenager dies from swine flu; fatality toll up to 9 - ministry |
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| Health 10/2/2009 3:51:00 PM |
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KUWAIT, Oct 2 (KUNA) -- A Kuwaiti teenager died after being infected with
the A (H1N1) or swine flu virus, bringing the fatality toll up to nine, the
Health Ministry said on Friday.
The deceased, a 14-year-old female with the Down syndrome, was also
suffering from severe pneumonia and chest pain, as she was hospitalized and
admitted into ICU with a critical condition on September 25. She was treated
with antivirals but was too weak to fight the disease, an official source at
the ministry told KUNA.
The deceased passed away last night.
Most of swine flu deaths were those of patients suffering from other
illnesses. Most infectees have recovered. The recovery percentage in Kuwait
reached 99 percent.
Children under five years, pregnant women and people suffering from
diabetes, asthma and weak immune systems are more prone to be susceptible to
the disease. (end)
mah.hb
KUNA 021551 Oct 09NNNN
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