Pachuca; Gentleman / 18.05.2022 22:17:00
A minor from the municipality of Tulancingo died at the Hospital de La Raza of the IMSS, in Mexico City, following being diagnosed with hepatitisso authorities of the Secretary of Health of Hidalgo and the federal government are awaiting the result of the viral panel to rule out or confirm severe acute pediatric hepatitis of unknown origin.
According to the Secretary of Health of Hidalgo, the case is still considered suspicious, while there are four more minors who have been diagnosed with hepatitis and are under observation.
This is a minor from Tepeji del Río diagnosed with type A hepatitis, so severe acute pediatric hepatitis is ruled out.
In addition to three minors from Zacualtipán (two brothers and a cousin), who are doing well at home and the results of the National Epidemiological Reference Institute (InDRE) are awaited.
The agency indicated that at this time in the country we are in a time of viral hepatitis, so it recommended washing hands before eating or preparing food and following going to the bathroom and each diaper change, as well as drinking only bottled water. or boiled.
It also recommends consuming disinfected or cooked fruits and vegetables and eating freshly cooked and hot foods when serving, as well as see a doctor immediately if The following symptoms are detected among family members: yellow skin and eyes, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and dark urine or light-colored fecal material.
“The Health sector of Hidalgo is on alert for any suspicious case, so the population is asked to continue with biosecurity measures to avoid diseases in this hot season,” the agency reported.