If something is clear with the Covid-19 pandemic, it is that everyone is exposed. It is a disease that does not distinguish social classes and people of all strata and classes can be infected. During the health emergency, cases of celebrities, athletes and high-ranking politicians have been reported. Precisely today it was confirmed that the director of the Institute of Security and Social Services for State Workers (ISSSTE), Pedro Zenteno Santaella, is infected. Although one aspect that has attracted attention is that he also announced that he will resort to homeopathy for his recovery.
Other officials who have been infected
In this case, the list of representatives of health professionals with Covid-19 is becoming more extensive. From the Undersecretary of Health, Hugo López-Gatell, to the director of the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), they have tested positive for the Covid-19 detection test. Although all have overcome the disease satisfactorily.
Similarly, health workers have become one of the unions where the most infections have been reported. The situation seems natural due to the activity they perform. Patient care has become a high-risk task and even hospital outbreaks have occurred.
For his part, the most recent to join the list is the head of the ISSSTE. Through your social networks made the announcement. He also shared that he has mild symptoms and will remain in isolation as indicated by the protocols. Although the most distinctive thing is that he mentions that he will receive a homeopathy treatment for his speedy recovery.
Good afternoon, I inform you that I tested positive for COVID-19. I am fine with mild symptoms, I am already under homeopathic medical treatment. In a few days I will return to my activities, while I am still on the lookout from home and isolated. A strong hug in the distance.
— Dr. Pedro Zenteno Santaella (@drpedrozenteno) January 29, 2022
In this regard, it is necessary to remember the officer training. He is a graduate of the National School of Medicine and Homeopathy of the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN). Although later he studied a specialty in Geriatrics.
How should infected patients be cared for?
In this sense, the indications of the Ministry of Health (SSa) itself is that mild symptoms of Covid-19 should only focus on combating symptoms such as fever, headache and flu. There is no need to consume specialized medications or antibiotics because it can be counterproductive.
Although in cases with major discomfort, hospitalization is necessary to maintain constant monitoring of the patient. And if there is a risk of progressing to a serious condition, oral treatments can be used. Molnupiravir Y Paxlovid. Both have already been approved by the Federal Commission for the Protection against Sanitary Risks (Cofepris) for emergency use.
But something that none of the official medical guides mentions is the use of homeopathy in cases of Covid-19. That is why it has caused conflict that a professional doctor and the highest authority of the ISSSTE has resorted to this option as a treatment for his recovery.