MORE H1N1 FLU CASES IN LATVIA

UNCLAS RIGA 000377 E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: AEMR AMGT CASC KFLU PREL LG SUBJECT: MORE H1N1 FLU CASES IN LATVIA REF: RIGA 350 ¶1. SUMMARY: The Latvian health authorities have confirmed five new cases of H1N1 in Latvia between July 11 and July 14, bringing the total to six. They report that the actual number might be higher because people with mild cases of H1N1 might be undiagnosed and simply recovering at home. To date, the health authorities do not consider any of these cases as serious. END SUMMARY CASE ONE ¶2. The first confirmed case reported in reftel quickly recovered after a week of treatment. CASE TWO ¶3. The second confirmed case was a woman who had been in contact with a group of dancers that had traveled recently to Mexico. After seeking treatment for flu-like symptoms at a local hospital, the patient was immediately transferred to the Latvian Infectious Disease Center for testing and treatment. She has a mild case of H1N1. CASES THREE THROUGH FIVE ¶4. These cases were three members of the Latvian dance group who recently visited Mexico. CASE SIX ¶5. A young man who had traveled to California fell sick upon his return. ROGERS