Alert for new case of monkeypox in Oaxaca
Medical services in Mexico have been put on alert again following the detection of a new case of Mpox, better known as monkeypox, registered in the state of Oaxaca.
Oaxaca Health Services ( SSO ) confirmed the presence of a confirmed case of Mpox ( monkeypox ), in Santa María Huatulco .
The agency detailed that the case is a 26-year-old man who went to receive medical attention at the General Hospital of Zone number 41 of the Mexican Social Security Institute ( IMSS ) , located in Santa Cruz Huatulco, on February 20 .
The patient presented symptoms such as cephalocaudal rash with characteristics of macules, papules, vesicles and crust, as well as fever, headache, chills, ulcers, among others .
"In response, the treating institution took samples that confirmed the presence of Mpox, so they activated the corresponding protocols for this type of case, without any other patient having been detected so far."
In light of this confirmed case, the Ministry of Health reported that it is maintaining an intentional monitoring of cases in the fixed and mobile medical units of the 4th Coast Health Jurisdiction, to strengthen epidemiological surveillance.
The provision of condoms in health centres has been increased and a call has been made to society in general to use condoms as a method of preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
He recalled that Mpox's preventive measures include avoiding physical contact with infected or suspected persons and with their personal objects or materials, washing hands with soap and water or using antibacterial gel, and covering the nose and mouth with the inside of the elbow when sneezing or coughing .
In addition to avoiding sharing food, drinks, cutlery and plates, wearing face masks, both for patients and for the people around them, washing the sick person's clothes, towels and sheets and eating utensils with warm water and detergent, cleaning and disinfecting contaminated surfaces .
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