- Most infections have occurred in men between the ages of 30 and 39.
- The entities with the most cases are Mexico City, Jalisco and Yucatan.
- So far no deaths from monkeypox have been reported in Mexico.
Through a statement, the Ministry of Health (SSa) reported the current status of the monkeypox in Mexico. Until now, 147 infections have been confirmed in 18 states. Similarly, he emphasized that no deaths have been reported and monitoring is maintained permanently.
Where have more cases been reported?
The Institute of Epidemiological Diagnosis and Reference (InDRE) reported that the 147 cases with positive results are distributed in 18 states: Mexico City, 75 infections; Jalisco, 33; Yucatan, seven; Nuevo Leon, four; Baja California, three; Chiapas, three; State of Mexico, three; Quintana Roo, three; Tabasco, three; Veracruz, three; Oaxaca, two; Puebla, two; Baja California Sur, one; Colima, one; Michoacan, one; Queretaro, one; San Luis Potosí, one; and Sinaloa, one.
Regarding the distribution by sex, 93 percent of the infections correspond to men; 44.89 percent are between 30 and 39 years old, that is, 66 of the 147 confirmed cases.
On the other hand, As of August 5, 26,556 confirmed cases of monkeypox had been registered in 89 countries.territories and areas in the six regions of the World Health Organization (WHO). While there have been 12 deaths.
disease transmission
The monkeypox It is transmitted by direct contact with the secretions of a sick person through mucous membranes or skin lesions, respiratory droplets, and objects contaminated with body fluids. Also by direct contact with sick animals such as monkeys and rodents; from eating undercooked meat and other animal products contaminated with the virus.
In Mexico, monkeypox is not an endemic diseaseso transmission is mainly through close contact (including sexual intercourse) with infected people during their contagious period or through contaminated objects (clothes, bedding, towels, and others).
Symptoms
The main symptoms are: sudden onset fever of 38 degrees or higher, headache, fatigue and weakness, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, and particularly skin lesions that are characterized by small blisters with a navel in their center. .
Prevention
This disease can be prevented by avoiding direct physical contact with sick or suspected people, as well as with personal objects and materials used for medical care. It is recommended to wash your hands with soap and water or use antibacterial gel.
The sick person should cover the nose and mouth with the inside of the elbow when sneezing or coughing (respiratory etiquette); avoid sharing food, drinks, cutlery and plates. Both sick people and those around them should correctly wear face masks to reduce risks.
People caring for family members with the disease should wash the sick person’s clothing, towels, sheets, and eating utensils with warm water and detergent; also, clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces. In case of symptoms, sick people should avoid approaching other people and go to public places.
Finally, we share with you a graph prepared by the team at salutary with some general indications to prevent contagion of monkeypox.