Update on Influenza A (H1N1-2009) Cases in Hospital (15 July 2009)

15 July 2009

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15 Jul 2009

There are 50 confirmed Influenza A (H1N1-2009) cases in hospitals, including 3 in ICU.

The 51-year-old patient with multiple co-morbidities (diabetes, hypertension) is still in ICU in CGH, though in stable condition.

New ICU cases

A 45-year-old woman with multiple co-morbidities (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, and peripheral vascular disease) is now in critical condition in SGH ICU. She had sought treatment at SGH Emergency Department on 4 July 09 after 2 days of vomitting and diarrhoea, and was admitted. Patient was also on immunosuppressants as she had undergone a kidney transplant in 2006. Her condition deteriorated and she was transferred to ICU on 12th July. Laboratory tests confirmed that she was also infected with H1N1.

A 22-year-old woman who is 24 weeks pregnant was admitted to KKH on 13 July when she developed pneumonia and was tested positive for H1N1 at a private hospital. On 14 July, she was transferred to ICU for closer monitoring as her requirement for oxygen increased. She has no underlying medical conditions.

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Public Hospital	*Hospitalised (in ICU)**
Alexandra Hospital	2
Changi General Hospital	14(1*)
KK Women's and Children's Hospital	9(1*)
National University Hospital	12
Singapore General Hospital	4(1*)
Tan Tock Seng Hospital	2
CDC 2	7
Total	*50(3)**

*number of patient(s) in Intensive Care Unit