In a new Epidemiological Bulletin, the Ministry of Health reported 10 new cases of monkeypox in the past week. 7 of the infected were reported in the City of Buenos Aires, two in the Province and one in Santa Fe.
In this way, they are already 42 people have been infected so far this year (41 men and one woman) across the country.
So far, 17 of the confirmed cases were identified as variants at the Malbrán Institute and all corresponded to clade II. The report adds that the average age is 34 years, with a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 49.
The most affected populations continue to be the men who have sex with other men (70% of 27 cases that have data for epidemiological variables) and the The main risk factor is a history of sexual relations with new, multiple and occasional partners.
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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