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Health confirms first case of monkeypox in Paraguay
August 25, 2022 - 11:49
The Ministry of Health reported this Thursday on the detection of the first confirmed case of monkeypox in the country. The fact is related to a person with a history of travel abroad.
The health portfolio also reported that another 17 suspected cases of monkeypox, or monkeypox, were ruled out in the country.
The confirmed case is related to an adult male and "has a history of travel abroad." The case is closely followed by the Directorate of Health Surveillance.
Deputy Minister Hernán Martínez said that the person is already in a period considered to be healing. He stated that the patient consulted, barely presented injuries and the protocol was activated.
Martínez explained to NPY that the blockade carried out seeks to prevent the patient from having contact with other people in order to prevent the spread of the disease.
This is the first confirmed case in Paraguay through laboratory studies. The patient has already been discharged and is resting under medical indications...
Health confirms first case of monkeypox in Paraguay
August 25, 2022 - 11:49
The Ministry of Health reported this Thursday on the detection of the first confirmed case of monkeypox in the country. The fact is related to a person with a history of travel abroad.
The health portfolio also reported that another 17 suspected cases of monkeypox, or monkeypox, were ruled out in the country.
The confirmed case is related to an adult male and "has a history of travel abroad." The case is closely followed by the Directorate of Health Surveillance.
Deputy Minister Hernán Martínez said that the person is already in a period considered to be healing. He stated that the patient consulted, barely presented injuries and the protocol was activated.
Martínez explained to NPY that the blockade carried out seeks to prevent the patient from having contact with other people in order to prevent the spread of the disease.
This is the first confirmed case in Paraguay through laboratory studies. The patient has already been discharged and is resting under medical indications...
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