The Epidemic Flu A (H1N1) Continues to Spread Around the World.

The number of confirmed cases is now 4,379 in 30 countries.The majority of cases (2532) are in the United States, and the States most affected are California, Illinois, Arizona, New York and Texas. Death have been reported not only in Mexico (48) but also in the US with a third victim from the State of Washington and in Costa Rica, with one death.The majority of deaths happen in people with underlying chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart and lung conditions. While most cases have followed a mild course, one never knows what will happen with a highly mutable virus such as Influenza A.