SEATTLE — The number of swine flu-related deaths outside Mexico has inched up to five with the U.S. reporting its third fatality and Costa Rica its first, both involving men who also had underlying illnesses.
Washington state health officials said the victim there was a man in his 30s who had underlying heart conditions and viral pneumonia when he died Thursday from what appeared to be complications from swine flu. The state Department of Health said in a statement Saturday that swine flu was considered a factor in his death.
"We’re working with local and federal partners to track this outbreak,” said Washington State Secretary of Health Mary Selecky.
The man was not further identified. He began showing symptoms April 30, and was treated with anti-viral medication. The death of a 53-year-old man in Costa Rica on Saturday was the first involving swine flu outside North America.
He also suffered from diabetes and chronic lung disease, the Health Ministry said
Most of the victims are in Mexico, where 48 people with swine flu have died. Most have been adults aged 20 to 49, and many had no reported complicating factors.
by the associated press
Washington state health officials said the victim there was a man in his 30s who had underlying heart conditions and viral pneumonia when he died Thursday from what appeared to be complications from swine flu. The state Department of Health said in a statement Saturday that swine flu was considered a factor in his death.
"We’re working with local and federal partners to track this outbreak,” said Washington State Secretary of Health Mary Selecky.
The man was not further identified. He began showing symptoms April 30, and was treated with anti-viral medication. The death of a 53-year-old man in Costa Rica on Saturday was the first involving swine flu outside North America.
He also suffered from diabetes and chronic lung disease, the Health Ministry said
Most of the victims are in Mexico, where 48 people with swine flu have died. Most have been adults aged 20 to 49, and many had no reported complicating factors.
by the associated press
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