On Saturday, September 10, the first case of monkeypox was confirmed in the municipality of Turbaco.
With this case there are already nine that have been registered in the entire department of Bolívar. It should be noted that until then, infections had only been reported in Cartagena.
It may interest you: Everything you need to know regarding monkeypox in Cartagena
regarding the disease
Monkeypox is a disease that is characterized by the appearance of skin lesions, however in most people it usually presents mildly, so it usually resolves without complications between two to four weeks following the onset of symptoms .
Its transmission from person to person can occur through direct contact with bodily secretions (saliva, semen, liquid from skin lesions, etc.), with personal items of the infected person and through skin-to-skin contact with the lesions produced by the infection. illness.
Identify the symptoms
The most common symptoms of monkeypox are:
– Fever.
– Headache.
– Intense tiredness.
– Dolor muscular.
– Swelling of the lymph nodes.
– Appearance of lesions on the skin that are filled with transparent or yellowish fluid and then form scabs. These lesions can occur on the hands, feet, face, mouth, eyes, and in the genital and perianal areas.
Remember that when a case is suspected, it is important to consult health services in a timely manner, maintain strict isolation, do not share objects for personal use, and report close contacts to reduce the risk of spread.
Monkeypox can be prevented under the following recommendations:
– Restrict contact with infected people.
– Do not share your personal belongings.
– Wash your hands frequently with soap and water.
– Clean and disinfect environments that might be contaminated with the virus from an infectious person.
