The National Institute of Health (INS) noted that there were no confirmed cases of monkeypox in Colombia. however, it is advancing the analysis of possible contacts of a traveler who was diagnosed with the virus after returning home from Spain.
(You may be interested in: UK recommendations to prevent monkeypox transmission)
It was reiterated that there are currently no confirmed cases of monkeypox in Colombia, according to the INS. “The country is working on the investigation and follow-up of any cases that fit the profile already defined in the guidelines issued to healthcare providers.”
The entity also confirmed that the analysis of possible contacts of a passenger from Spain is ongoing, He probably came with the virus completely asymptomatically during the incubation period and on his return he presented the clinical picture of the disease and was confirmed there with monkeypox.
(Read: Monkeypox: EU considers quarantining pets)
“Benign, self-limiting pictures of all cases presented around the world and where outbreaks occur (i.e.,
illness completes its duration and the individual begins to recover) and disease-free
complications,” he said.
On your own behalf World Health Organization on alert for monkeypox cases detected in the UK As of May 6 These infections have also been added to those found in the United States, Spain, and Portugal.
(Be sure to read: Monkeypox: what is it and what measures will Colombia take?)
According to the National Institute of Health (INS) of Colombia, this disease is a POX-type virus that can be transmitted by many animals, and infections that occur in humans occur especially when a human enters the animal’s natural habitat.
According to the INS, early detection is crucial to breaking the chain of transmission. When the virus reaches organs of the human body, such as the brain or lungs, it can cause death.however, one death in a thousand cases is more likely than a few cases.
(Be sure to read: Spain shuts down sauna preventively due to monkeypox cases)
The entity stated that this is not a new virus, but that its origin is mainly in monkeys. While the monkey virus may cause public concern, a virus like Measles is hundreds of times more likely and more serious as it is highly contagious.
It is important to remember that there are cases of measles in the United States, Brazil, and Venezuela. It also spreads effectively from man to man through the respiratory tract.
In Colombia, work focuses on fine-tuning the Public Health Surveillance System.
The INS has strengthened the monitoring of diseases or outbreaks that cause rashes or skin eruptions.
(
– Monkeypox requires caution, but does not contain major alarms
– WHO predicts more cases of monkeypox will occur
– Anorexia goes beyond wanting to be weak: survivors’ testimony
Source: Exame
