- Skin lesions in the genital area, perianal region, trunk, face and extremities, most common symptoms.
- Transmission generally occurs by direct contact with lesions.
- The most recent report states that there are 252 cases in Mexico.
A priority in the control of the monkeypox reinforce information on prevention of this infection, mainly in vulnerable populations and at high risk of exposure, said the director of the National Center for the Prevention and Control of HIV and AIDS (Censida), Alethse de la Torre Rosas.
In this context, the head of Censida led the virtual forum in coordination with community leaders. The objective was to reinforce the most effective measures so that people with the highest risk of acquiring it have access to all the information available to date, based on scientific evidence and free of stigma or discrimination. In this way, the population will have tools to decide on the health self-care.
He highlighted the participation of civil society organizations that expressed positions and needs to face this health emergency.
De la Torre Rosas announced that the professionals who work in units of the public health sector receive training on prevention, detection, treatment and control of this disease.
First symptoms and complaints
He explained that the monkeypox lasts an average of 21 days. It starts with fever and general malaise, although not all infected people have these symptoms. Then one or more skin lesions appear that can occur in the genital area, perianal region, trunk, face and extremities. These blisters turn into scabs that later fall off.
During the discussion table to give a community response to the monkeypoxDe la Torre Rosas clarified that unlike COVID-19, monkeypox is transmitted mainly by direct contact with injuries or non-disinfected surfaces.
The specialist recommended that people with symptoms isolate themselves and get tested. He recalled that the alarm data to go immediately to a care unit are: cough, shortness of breath, increase or changes in the number of lesions, increase in pain, persistent fever, nausea, vomiting and difficulty swallowing, eye pain or vision disturbances, dizziness and confusion.
He pointed out that the prevention measures are similar to those of COVID-19, that is, keeping a healthy distance, frequent hand washing with soap and water or application of antibacterial gel and correct use of face masks. The information available to date on this infection can be check this link.
The general director of Censida reported that on August 1, the Ministry of Health published the Guide for the medical management of monkeypox cases, which is the result of an inter-institutional effort to provide information to all health sector personnel in the country. on preventive measures and infection control, as well as the Recommendations for medical units that care for people with HIV in the face of monkeypox health emergency.
Will there be a vaccine in Mexico?
He announced that the Vaccination Technical Advisory Group (GTAV) in Mexico reviews the available scientific evidence to assess the relevance of vaccination against monkeypox, since international availability is limited.
Likewise, work is being done on the establishment of prevention and treatment protocols in the medical units selected by the Ministry of Health of each federal entity for the care of the infection.
The control of monkeypox is a commitment of all sectors of the population, the federal and state health departments, social security institutions, human rights, civil society organizations and the population in general, he stressed.
The latest report from the General Directorate of Epidemiology available at viruela.salud.gob.mx specifies that 94 percent of infections correspond to men and six percent to women; Of the total number of men who were infected, 45.6 percent are between 30 and 39 years old.
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