Hugo Lopez Gatell, Prevention and Health Promotion, confirmed the first case of monkeypox in Mexico in a 50-year-old man who is treated in the City of Mexico.
Through his Twitter account, the official from the Ministry of Health reported that the man is resident permanent city of New Yorkwho probably contagion in Holland.
ópez Gatell reported that andRegarding the patient’s situation, he revealed that “fortunately” he is stable and in preventive isolation, without revealing more details about his location.
The undersecretary recalled that the monkey pox is transmitted by direct contact with another infected personthat is, close person-to-person contact.
The official pointed out that “it is not spread by air, water or food” and that the efficiency of contagion is low, so cases of monkeypox infection generally occur isolated or in small outbreaks, but not in epidemics. widespread.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE DISEASE
This disease develops in two periods that are generally self-limited in two to four weeks after the onset of symptoms. The phase one occurs in the first five days and characterized by fever, severe headache, of the lower back and muscles, as well as swollen glands and lack of desire to move or do any physical activity.
In the second phase appear small blisters during the first three days of onset of fever; the rash usually affects the face first and then spreads to the rest of the body.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The Ministry of Health recommends before the arrival of the first case of monkey pox the following:
– Frequent hand washing with soap and water or gel alcohol solution.
– Cover nose and mouth with the inside of the elbow when sneezing or coughing.
– Avoid sharing food, drinks, cutlery and plates.
When you are physically close to a sick person, wear medical face mask, especially if you are coughing or have sores in your mouth; Wash clothing, towels, eating utensils, and sheets that have come into contact with the sick person, using warm water and detergent.
Also clean and disinfect the spaces in which a sick person has been found and avoid close contact, especially with injuries; if they must be touched, wear gloves and dispose of properly. In case of symptoms, seek medical attention and do not approach other people.
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