Measles Outbreak in Ecuador left 193 confirmed since July

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http://www.entornointeligente.com/articulo/1183567/ECUADOR-El-virus-del-sarampion-llega-a-Quito
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ECUADOR: Measles virus arrives in Quito

A 10 year old boy is the first reported infection in Quito, confirmed this yesterday Alexandra Rosero, Director of Children's Hospital Baca Ortiz, who reported that the child was hospitalized and isolated. The presence of the disease forced the staff of the nursing home and patients are vaccinated. But Rosero said the child's presence does not create any problem for the care of patients in outpatient clinics, because the disease is spread by direct contact so the risk is minimal. The infant was admitted to hospital on Tuesday night and suspect that it may have been infected by people who were in the province of Tungurahua and had contact with him. Two similar cases are also under observation, but not yet confirmed that bear the evil. Until yesterday, the Ministry of Public Health (MSP) was to confirm new cases of the disease in Tungurahua, Pichincha, Cotopaxi, Santo Domingo, Los Rios and Pastaza. In the latter province suspected of infection of three indigenous Huaorani community. Until Wednesday night, Health had reported 68 confirmed cases, 67 of them in Punjab and the lesser of Quito. But the report also recorded 90 cases additional suspects. For his part, former Health Minister Francisco Andino, has more questions than answers about what caused the outbreak of measles, considering that Ecuador was about to be declared free of the virus. The doctor explains that it is necessary to investigate three points to glimpse the source of the outbreak and if necessary the number of 1'200 .000 vaccines requested the Ministry of Public Health. The first is whether you respect the cold chain for vaccines that were provided during the plan Immunization System MSP, for the antibody can take effect. The second is to determine if the vaccinated child population suffering from chronic malnutrition. And the last aspect is to determine the immunization techniques used.

 

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http://www.periodicoelsatelite.com/...rote-de-sarampion-ecuador-registra-108-casos/
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Alert measles outbreak America: Ecuador records 108 cases
October 26, 2011 |

In Ecuador there have been 108 cases of measles so far this year
The Ministry of Health of Ecuador noted that so far this year, there have been 108 cases of measles . 69 of which were confirmed and 39 epidemiologically linked laboratory.

Most confirmed cases occurred in September (epidemiological week 38), with an attack rate of 0.11 per 100 000 people throughout the country.

However, when considering the population of Ambato in Ecuador, the most affected by the outbreak, the attack rate in this county amounts to 48.86 per 100 000 inhabitants.

The Region of the Americas, said the interruption of endemic transmission of measles in 2002. However, in April this year, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO-WHO) issued an alert for the unusual occurrence of measles cases.

Until epidemiological week 41, the PAHO-WHO reported a total of 1 161 cases of measles throughout the Americas with reported outbreaks of imported cases in Canada, USA, Brazil, Argentina, Panama and others.

What is Measles?
Measles is a severe illness caused by a virus. Its transmission occurs from person to person and can cause epidemics of disease. Before the vaccine became available, most children contracted the disease. Due to the intensification carried out during the days of vaccination, the District is currently free of this virus.

How is the virus?
Measles is spread through the air or by direct contact with mucous membranes of the nose or throat of someone infected. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases.

What are the symptoms of measles?
The symptoms of measles occur in two stages. In the first, it causes fever, runny abundant, red eyes and coughing. The second stage begins around the third to seventh day, through red rash that begins to appear on the face and around the body. You can also see small white spots on the gums and inside cheeks.

What are the complications associated with measles?
middle ear infections, pneumonia, diarrhea and encephalitis (brain infection) can occur in a percentage of cases. Measles is more severe in children and young adults.

How can you prevent measles?
The immunization of children is the main measure to prevent measles. Two doses of measles vaccine are recommended for all children. The first dose should be administered 12 to 15 months of age and the second dose when the child starts primary school. But against possible contagion of the disease are necessary to apply an extra dose and the child or the child has received the year before the booster at 5 years.

 

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Re: ECUADOR: Measles virus arrives in Quito

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http://feeds.univision.com/feeds/article/2011-12-18/brote-de-sarampion-en-ecuador
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Measles Outbreak in Ecuador left 169 confirmed since July
Date: 12/18/2011

An outbreak of measles that appeared in Ecuador in July left 169 confirmed, 131 of them in the Andean province of Tungurahua (south, with a strong indigenous presence), said Sunday the health ministry.

The disease was recorded in six of the 24 provinces of Ecuador, including that of Pichincha (Quito is the capital) with 14 cases, said the portfolio, which has not yet reported deaths from the virus.

The authorities also reported ten patients in Karnataka (southwest), eight and three in Chimborazo Cotopaxi (both south) and three in Pastaza (southeastern border with Peru).

The ministry, which has vaccinated 3.4 million children and adolescents, 107 cases had been reported until last October.

The surveillance system remains alert for suspected cases of measles in the Indian community Kapawi in the Amazon Pastaza, where he recommended that people avoid their mobilization to avoid running the risk of spreading the virus.

Ecuadorian Health Minister, David Chiriboga, said that the measles outbreak "occurred in the presence of a virus usually circulates in Africa and the United States (genotype B3), and probably came to the country with someone who traveled to abroad ".

A week ago, the government declared a health emergency in a remote Amazon region where 11 Indians died since mid-November after being bitten by bats infected with rabies.

The extent governed by two months in Taisha, a town in the province of Morona Santiago (southeast and bordering Peru) and several villages about 20 km radius to which are only accessible by air.

 

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Re: Measles Outbreak in Ecuador left 193 confirmed since July

http://feeds.univision.com/feeds/article/2011-12-22/aumentan-a-193-casos-confirmados

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Increased to 193 confirmed cases of measles in Ecuador

AFP | Date: 12/22/2011

Confirmed cases of measles in Ecuador, in which Andean center was an outbreak of the disease in July, increased from 169-193 between 13 and 20 December, said Thursday the Ministry of Health.

According to the latest report, 131 patients were detected in the Tungurahua province (south) and 28 in the Pichincha (Quito is the capital), with no deaths.

The ministry also reported ten cases in Karnataka (southwest), eight and three in Chimborazo Cotopaxi (both south) and another thirteen in Pastaza (southeastern border with Peru).

The outbreak of measles "was given by the presence of a virus usually circulates in Africa and the United States (genotype B3), and probably came to the country with someone who traveled abroad," pointed out earlier, Health Minister David Chiriboga .

On 9 December, the government declared a health emergency in a remote Amazon region, where 11 indigenous people killed since mid-November after being bitten by bats infected with rabies.

The extent governed by two months in Taisha, a town in the province of Morona Santiago (south and bordering with Peru), and several villages about 20 km radius to which are only accessible by air.