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29-527: The region is bordered by the Anseba , Maekel and Debub regions and situated in the highlands of Eritrea . It sits at an altitude between 1600–2400 meters above sea level, with a semi-arid climate. The total population of Logo Anseba is 33,446; it is composed of 13 Kebabis, and 22 villages. Tigrigna is the main spoken language in the region. Most of the inhabitants of Logo Anseba live by farming, cultivating wheat, sorghum, finger millet and pulses. During

58-468: A combination of epidemiologic and clinical data (information about recent other patients and the individual patient) and, if necessary, laboratory and radiographic tests to determine the cause of the ILI. The use of multiplexed point-of-care testing such as CRP ( C-reactive protein ) along with an examination by a doctor may help to identify a bacterial and avoid an unnecessary antibiotic prescription. During

87-716: A fever greater than or equal to 38 °C and a cough, which began in the last 10 days. If the patient requires hospitalisation, the illness is classified instead as a severe acute respiratory infection (SARI). Other organisations may have different definitions. For instance, the CDC defines it as a 100 °F (38 °C) fever or greater, and a cough or sore throat. The causes of influenza-like illness range from benign self-limited illnesses such as gastroenteritis , rhinoviral disease , and influenza , to severe, sometimes life-threatening, diseases such as meningitis , sepsis , and leukemia . Technically, any clinical diagnosis of influenza

116-958: A flu-like syndrome include bisphosphonates , caspofungin , and levamisole . A flu-like syndrome can also be caused by an influenza vaccine or other vaccines, and by opioid withdrawal in physically dependent individuals. Influenza-like illness is a nonspecific respiratory illness characterized by fever, fatigue , cough, and other symptoms that stop within a few days. Most cases of ILI are caused not by influenza but by other viruses (e.g., rhinoviruses , coronaviruses , human respiratory syncytial virus , adenoviruses , and human parainfluenza viruses ). Less common causes of ILI include bacteria such as Legionella , Chlamydia pneumoniae , Mycoplasma pneumoniae , and Streptococcus pneumoniae . Influenza, RSV, and certain bacterial infections are particularly important causes of ILI because these infections can lead to serious complications requiring hospitalization. Physicians who examine persons with ILI can use

145-532: A general surveillance program, a border surveillance program, and a hospital surveillance program, all devoted to finding new outbreaks of influenza. In most years, in the majority of samples tested, the influenza virus is not present (see figure above). In the United States during the 2008–9 influenza season through 18 April, out of 183,839 samples tested and reported to the CDC , only 25,925 (14.1%) were positive for influenza. The percent positive reached

174-439: A maximum of about 25%. The percent positive increases with the incidence of infection, peaking with the peak incidence of influenza (see figure). During an epidemic, 60–70% of patients with a clear influenza-like illness actually have influenza. Samples are respiratory samples, usually collected by a physician, nurse, or assistant, and sent to a hospital laboratory for preliminary testing. There are several methods of collecting

203-426: A number of flora and fauna species within this region. Notably this was historic habitat for the endangered painted hunting dog ( Lycaon pictus ), a canid which is now thought to be extirpated from the region. Eritrea as a whole was extensively forested as recently as 1900. However, at present the total forest cover of Eritrea is less than one percent. As of 2005, the region had a population of 549,000 compared to

232-426: A person with ILI also has either a history of exposure or an occupational or environmental risk of exposure to Bacillus anthracis ( anthrax ), then a differential diagnosis requires distinguishing between ILI and anthrax. Other rare causes of ILI include leukemia and metal fume fever . ILI occurs in some horses after intramuscular injection of vaccines . For these horses, light exercise speeds resolution of

261-477: A population of 484,200 in 2001. The net growth rate was 11.80 per cent. The total area of the province was 23200.00 km and the density was 23.66 persons per km . As of 2002, the Total Fertility Rate (TFR), defined as the children per woman was 5.6. The General Fertility Rate (GFR), defined as the births per 1,000 women between the ages of 15 and 45 remained at 184.0. The Crude Birth Rate (CBR),

290-687: A respiratory sample, depending on requirements of the laboratory that will test the sample. A sample may be obtained from around the nose simply by wiping with a dry cotton swab . Infectious diseases causing ILI include respiratory syncytial virus , malaria , acute HIV/AIDS infection, herpes , hepatitis C , Lyme disease , rabies , myocarditis , Q fever , dengue fever , poliomyelitis , pneumonia , measles , SARS , COVID-19 , and many others. Pharmaceutical drugs that may cause ILI include many biologics such as interferons and monoclonal antibodies . Chemotherapeutic agents also commonly cause flu-like symptoms. Other drugs associated with

319-611: Is Keren and it has an area of about 23,000 km . It is named after the Anseba River around which the region is situated. The river begins in the central Eritrean highland plateau, in the suburbs northwest of the capital Asmara . It then descends northwards into the northwestern lowlands, traversing the mountains of Rora Habab and Sahel before joining the Barka River near the border with Sudan . Other towns in this region include Halhal . The region borders Gash-Barka to

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348-447: Is a medical diagnosis of possible influenza or other illness causing a set of common symptoms . These include fever, shivering , chills , malaise , dry cough , loss of appetite , body aches, nausea , and sneezing typically in connection with a sudden onset of illness. In most cases, the symptoms are caused by cytokines released by immune system activation, and are thus relatively non-specific. Common causes of ILI include

377-449: Is a diagnosis of ILI, not of influenza. This distinction usually is of no great concern because, regardless of cause, most cases of ILI are mild and self-limiting. Furthermore, except perhaps during the peak of a major outbreak of influenza, most cases of ILI are not due to influenza. ILI is very common: in the United States each adult can average 1–3 episodes per year and each child can average 3–6 episodes per year. Influenza in humans

406-419: Is an administrative region of Eritrea , located in northern Eritrea. The capital and the most populous city in the region is Keren . The region is named after Anseba River , which passed through most parts of the region. The average elevation in the region is around 1,800 m (5,900 ft) to 2,100 m (6,900 ft). The hottest month is May recording temperatures up to 30 °C (86 °F), while

435-432: Is similar to the one of Ethiopia . The average elevation in the region is around 1,800 m (5,900 ft) to 2,100 m (6,900 ft). The hottest month is May recording temperatures up to 30 °C (86 °F), while the coldest month is December to February when it reaches freezing temperature. The region received around 508 mm (20.0 in) of rainfall and the soil is conducive for agriculture. There are

464-500: Is subject to clinical surveillance by a global network of more than 110 National Influenza Centers . These centers receive samples obtained from patients diagnosed with ILI, and test the samples for the presence of an influenza virus. Not all patients diagnosed with ILI are tested, and not all test results are reported. Samples are selected for testing based on severity of ILI, and as part of routine sampling, and at participating surveillance clinics and laboratories. The United States has

493-457: The 2009 flu pandemic , many thousands of cases of ILI were reported in the media as suspected swine flu . Most were false alarms. A differential diagnosis of probable swine flu requires not only symptoms but also a high likelihood of swine flu due to the person's recent history. During the 2009 flu pandemic in the United States , the CDC advised physicians to "consider swine influenza infection in

522-403: The common cold and influenza , which tends to be less common but more severe than the common cold. Less common causes include side effects of many drugs and manifestations of many other diseases. The term ILI can be used casually, but when used in the surveillance of influenza cases, can have a strict definition. The World Health Organization defines an illness as an ILI if the patient has

551-455: The coldest month is December to February when it reaches freezing temperature. The region received around 508 mm (20.0 in) of rainfall and the soil is conducive for agriculture. As of 2005, the region had a population of 549,000 compared to a population of 484,200 in 2001. The net growth rate was 11.80 per cent. The total area of the province was 23200.00 km and the density was 23.66 persons per km . The capital of Anseba region

580-471: The differential diagnosis of patients with acute febrile respiratory illness who have either been in contact with persons with confirmed swine flu, or who were in one of the five U.S. states that have reported swine flu cases or in Mexico during the 7 days preceding their illness onset." A diagnosis of confirmed swine flu required laboratory testing of a respiratory sample (a simple nose and throat swab). If

609-501: The dry season from November to March, the inhabitants perform other work such as trade and construction. Logo Anseba is the origin for one of the main rivers, the Barka River , which flows all the way into Sudan . 15°23′03″N 38°35′52″E  /  15.3842°N 38.5977°E  / 15.3842; 38.5977 This Eritrea location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Anseba Anseba Region ( Tigrinya : ዞባ ዓንሰባ , Arabic : إقليم عنسبا )

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638-403: The elections are presided by representatives from PDFJ. Policy decisions should be centered around the party mandate and opposition and dissenters have been imprisoned. 16°00′N 38°00′E  /  16.000°N 38.000°E  / 16.000; 38.000 Acute Respiratory Infection Influenza-like illness ( ILI ), also known as flu-like syndrome or flu-like symptoms ,

667-489: The number of births per 1,000 population, was 35.0. The percentage of women pregnant as of 2002 out of the total population was 8.8 per cent. The mean number of children ever born stood at 6.3. The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), defined as the number of deaths of children for every 1,000 born was 37.0 while the Child Mortality Rate (CMR), defined as the number of child deaths for every 1,000 children 5 years of age

696-408: The region was 2,028 while it was 2,368 females. The per centage of literate males was 52.30 and the percentage of literate females was 36.60. A fraction of 45.70 males had no education, while the corresponding number for females was 60.20. The fraction of males completing secondary school stood at 2.50 and the fraction of males completing more than secondary was 000. The corresponding numbers for females

725-601: The south, the Maekel (Central) region to the south-east, the Northern Red Sea Region to the east and north, and the Sudan to the west. The topography of the region has highland plateau, which are cooler than the regions around the coastal plains. There are two rainy seasons, the heavier one during summer and the lighter one during spring. The climate and geography of the region along with other regions of Eritrea

754-504: The time of independence since 30 May 1991, the country has been continuing with a transitional government elected during the elections in April 1993. The scheduled elections in 2001 has been postponed indefinitely. The regional and local elections are conducted on a periodic basis on a restricted framework. All men and women of any ethnic or religious background are eligible to vote. No parties or groups other than PFDJ are allowed to contest and

783-508: Was 1,421. The number of men who were paid their total earnings in cash was 64.70 per cent, in kind was 0.80 and in both was 30.30. The number of women who were paid their total earnings in cash was 76.80 per cent, in kind was 4.00 per cent and in both was 13.30 per cent. The region is divided in ten subregions : Eritrea has a one party national Assembly governed by People's Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ) (originally Eritrean Peoples Liberation Front ), an authoritarian government. From

812-522: Was 1.00 and 000 respectively. As of 2002, the number of people engaged in Professional/technical/managerial activities was 10.90 per cent, Clerical was 6.10 per cent, Sales and services was 16.80 per cent, Skilled Manual was 5.00 per cent, Unskilled Manual was 0.00 per cent, Domestic Service was 15.90 per cent and Agriculture was 45.40 per cent. The total number of employed men was 1,436 and the total number of employed women

841-423: Was 37.0. The under-5 mortality rate stood at 73.0. The number of children with the prevalence of Acute Respiratory Infection (ARI) was 877, fever was 877, and Diarrhea was 877. The number of women with the knowledge of AIDS was 1,130 and the number of people with no knowledge of the disease or its prevention was 0.0 per cent. As of 2002, the number of males completing or attending highest level of schooling in

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