2024-05-03 20:20:00
A 30-year-old man is admitted to intensive care at the local hospital after contracting hantavirus, in Bariloche. Health sources reported today at 5 p.m. that he is still in serious condition. and has respiratory failure. It is suspected that the infection may have occurred while he was carrying out rural tasks, although it is not ruled out that it may have occurred at his home. There is four isolated people.
Doctor Víctor Parodi from the Bariloche zonal hospital informed Diario RÍO NEGRO that this is a patient who arrived «derived from a sanatorium, with febrile syndrome and respiratory distress«. He pointed out that he is in ICU «with respiratory assistance, his condition is serious«.
confirmed that the patient has address in Bariloche. «He was doing some field work«; Indian.
He reported that there is close contacts that have already been notified. He noted that “more could be added«, because the epidemiological investigation is still continuing.
At 9, a new health report was released. It was reported that he is still on mechanical ventilation and in serious condition. Also that for the case, There are four isolated people.
How the young man infected with hantavirus continues
At 5 p.m. this media outlet consulted again about the patient’s condition and from the Ramón Carrillo hospital they indicated that there were no changes in his health. Besides They confirmed that he was still on mechanical respiration.
As for the other four people who are isolated, they also They are in good condition, indicated by the health center.
On April 12, a rural laborer died after contracting hantavirus while He carried out work in Mallín Ahogado and Los Repollos. In this case there were 16 people isolated.
Hantavirus in Bariloche: what are the prevention measures
From the Government of Río Negro they reported that contagion to humans occurs through inhalation of the virus due to direct contact with rodents and their excretions. They pointed out that the variant that circulates in Patagonia can be transmitted from person to person.
Hantavirus can present with symptoms such as flu, fever, muscle pain, nausea, vomiting, headaches and abdominal pain.
Prevention measures were also disseminated.
If you are going to carry out recreational tasks:
Camp only in authorized and weeded places. Use tents with airtight closure.
Circulate on authorized, clear paths, if possible during the day and with closed shoes.
If collecting firewood, do so only in open places and as much as possible during the day.
Before consuming water from natural sources, add one drop of bleach per liter of water.
Avoid entering abandoned buildings
If you enter places that have been closed for a long time:
Use respiratory protection filters No. 95 or No. 99 and eye protection.
Open doors and windows allowing ventilation for 60 minutes.
Spray liberally with water and 10% bleach (1 part bleach to 9 parts water) and let sit for 30 minutes.
Then clean and tidy.
At home:
Keep the place where you live clean and tidy. Avoid leaving garbage and food available to rodents.
Ensure proper closing of doors and windows by sealing cracks and crevices.
Clean and weed the surroundings of the home, sheds, greenhouses, compoteras, corrals.
If you are going to clean the land, remember to use respiratory protection (masks or chinstraps type N95, N99) and eyes, when necessary; and appropriate work clothing.
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