The Monkeypox continues to spread in Argentina. This Monday, 7 new cases confirmed -5 of them within the City of Buenos Aires, one in the Province and another in Córdoba- and in this way there was already a record of 32 people with the disease in the country, among 154 suspected infections.
Through the Epidemiological Bulletin, the Ministry of Health detailed that, after the alert issued in Epidemiological Week 33, increased the sensitivity of the surveillance system because it is reached 100 reports of suspected cases in the following two weeks.
Regarding the characteristics of the disease, the most affected populations are those of men who have sex with other men (65% of 20 cases with data for epidemiological variables), while the main risk factor is a history of sexual relations with new, multiple and casual partners.
Of the 17 cases that have information regarding HIV status, 12 show co-infection with HIV.
In 100% of the cases with information on signs and symptoms, the presence of rashes in different locations (including genitals, perianal areas, hands, face and torso) was detected, followed in frequency by fever and myalgia.
What to do in case of a suspected case of monkeypox
If you suspect the presence of the disease, the Health Department recommends that you first remain isolated until you have the results of the laboratory analysis.
If the disease is confirmed, it is essential to maintain isolation until the lesions have fallen off and a new layer of skin has formed.
If permanent isolation cannot be complied with, it must be implement measures to minimize the risk of transmission (cover lesions, use a well-fitting surgical mask covering the nose, mouth and chin, avoid contact with vulnerable people, avoid close contact with other people, ventilate the rooms).
Throughout the days of illness, it is also important to keep a record of the history, characteristics of the condition, information on close contacts and notify them within 24 hours.
Source: Ambito
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