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Mexico - 171 cases, including 1 death, of V.cholera 01 Ogawa

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Eight cases of V.cholera 01 Ogawa detected in Hidalgo (Mexico)


UNITED ? SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 - 9:41 PM - BLANCA VALADEZ
The Ministry of Health reported that seven cases were treated promptly and are stable, but one death occurred.

Mexico City ? The Ministry of Health reported that it detected 8 highly virulent cholera cases in the state of Hidalgo, after the last major outbreak occurred in 1995.

The federal agency said that after the age of protocols established in the International Health Regulations of the World Health Organization, Epidemiological Surveillance System (MOH) had determined that "positive to Vibrio cholerae 01 Ogawa, which is the same strain circulating in some Caribbean countries. "
The first case occurred the first week of September, seven cases were treated promptly and are stable, but one death occurred.

In Mexico the last epidemic of cholera occurred in 1995 and before this situation, under the coordination of the Federal Commission for Protection Against Health Risks (COFEPRIS), the National Center for Preventive Programs and Disease Control (CENAPRECE), the Directorate General of Epidemiology (DGE) and the Health Services of the State of Hidalgo, we implemented an Operational Action Plan.

Comprehensive epidemiological investigation of cases and contacts (family lock) including making human and environmental samples. Active case finding and prophylactic antibiotics.

Sampling food in public markets. Comprehensive review chlorination levels in water sources. Ensuring availability of supplies and medical care units.

The Ministry of Health recommends that people wash their hands with soap and water or use alcohol gel disinfectant like, before eating and after using the toilet, and before preparing food.

Use boiled water disinfected with chlorine or colloidal silver, or bottled water for drinking and preparing food, and washing with soap and water or disinfect with three drops of chlorine per liter, all fruits and vegetables.

http://www.milenio.com/cdb/doc/noticias2011/068fe182f9770ae75a65ba4588cdd871
 
Re: Eight cases of V.cholera 01 Ogawa detected in Hidalgo (Mexico)

Re: Eight cases of V.cholera 01 Ogawa detected in Hidalgo (Mexico)

Bienvenido y gracias rvlp.

Welcome and thank you rvlp.
 
Re: Mexico - Eight cases, including 1 death, of V.cholera 01 Ogawa detected in Hidalgo

Re: Mexico - Eight cases, including 1 death, of V.cholera 01 Ogawa detected in Hidalgo

from Mexico Ministry of Health site


No.473 PRESS RELEASE
25/Septiembre/2013

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*The Ministry of Health reports

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The Federal Ministry of Health reports that after the age of protocols laid down in the International Health Regulations of the World Health Organization, were detected 8 cases of cholera in the state of Hidalgo , by Epidemiological Surveillance System (MOH ) . All positive to Vibrio cholerae 01 Ogawa , which is the same strain circulating in some Caribbean countries .

These cases are considered as findings of routine surveillance . The first case occurred the first week of September, seven cases were treated promptly and are stable, but one death occurred .

In Mexico the last epidemic of cholera occurred in the 90s.

In this situation, under the coordination of the Federal Commission for Protection Against Health Risks ( COFEPRIS ) , the National Center for Preventive Programs and Disease Control ( CENAPRECE ) , the General Directorate of Epidemiology (DGE ) and the State Health Services Hidalgo , we implemented an Operational Action Plan , including:

Comprehensive epidemiological investigation of cases and contacts ( family lock ) including making human and environmental samples .
Active case finding and prophylactic antibiotics.
Sampling food in public markets .
Comprehensive review chlorination levels in water sources .
Ensuring availability of supplies and medical care units .
The Ministry of Health recommends that people :

Wash hands with soap and water or use alcohol gel disinfectant like , before eating and after using the bathroom and before preparing food .
Use boiled water disinfected with chlorine or colloidal silver, or bottled water for drinking and food preparation.
Wash with soap and water or disinfect with three drops of chlorine per liter , all fruits and vegetables.
Eating foods cooked or fried .
Avoid eating raw foods on the street , especially seafood .
Add to the water tank ( water tanks ) fourth ( 1/4 ) cup of bleach to disinfect water.
If storing water in buckets or other containers, add a teaspoon of bleach per 20 liters of water .
It is important to see a doctor for any case of diarrhea , nausea and vomiting .
Do not self-medicate.
 
Re: Mexico - Eight cases, including 1 death, of V.cholera 01 Ogawa detected in Hidalgo

Re: Mexico - Eight cases, including 1 death, of V.cholera 01 Ogawa detected in Hidalgo

http://www.milenio.com/cdb/doc/noticias2011/cdbe5e0a50ab923e9121639c18cfda89

Spanish-English translation

Ministry of Health on alert for Cholera
Cd and Region ? September 27, 2013

With the emergence of infections in Hidalgo and the Federal District will monitor the SJS cases of diarrhea to prevent outbreaks in Jalisco.


? Guadalajara Jalisco Health Secretariat (SJS) remains on alert for the confirmation of cases of cholera in the country, latent risk that the disease could spread to the territory of Jalisco.

Upon confirmation of eight patients in the state of Hidalgo and two in Mexico State, the head of the agency, Jaime Agustin Gonzalez Alvarez said that they will monitor all cases of diarrhea in the state.

"It's a warning voice is a voice to be very careful. We have not yet risen an epidemiological alert. It is nothing but a call [...] until we have more data. What if it is already, from this moment, any patient who has diarrhea is going to make special study to determine whether or not anger "he said.

The official explained that contaminated water usually trigger the disease and appealed to the population.

"I think you have to take it very seriously, with an intense seriousness lest we reach the state of Jalisco and for everyone to know that there are already cholera in the country and can occur at any time. A careless eating any foods that are exposed to air, no hygiene measures must have, it is exposed to heat, sun, you can break down and may favor the presence of this bacteria, "said Gonzalez Alvarez.

In Jalisco no cases of cholera since 2001.
 
Re: Mexico - Ten cases, including 1 death, of V.cholera 01 Ogawa detected in Hidalgo (8) and Mexico City (2)

Re: Mexico - Ten cases, including 1 death, of V.cholera 01 Ogawa detected in Hidalgo (8) and Mexico City (2)

From PAHO report dated September 26, 2013

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In Mexico, the IHR NFP of Mexico reported 10 confirmed autochthonous cases of infection with Vibrio cholerae O:1 Ogawa toxigenic; two in the Federal District and eight in the state of Hidalgo. The cases are six women and four men with ages ranging from 2 to 73 years old. The onset dates range between August 17 and September 17, 2013. Five cases were hospitalized and one died (61 year old patient).

The Mexico health authorities are conducting various activities as part of the prevention and response to cholera, including strengthening epidemiological surveillance, strengthening the capacity and technical performance of the State Public Health Laboratory and ensuring the availability of inputs and quality of care in medical units.
 
Re: Mexico - 46 cases, including 1 death, of V.cholera 01 Ogawa detected in Hidalgo (44) and Mexico City (2)

Re: Mexico - 46 cases, including 1 death, of V.cholera 01 Ogawa detected in Hidalgo (44) and Mexico City (2)

PAHO
Epidemiological Alert
Cholera
1 October 2013

Excerpt:

In Mexico, the International Health Regulations (IHR) National Focal Point of Mexico reported 36 new confirmed cases of autochthonous infection with Vibrio cholerae O:1 Ogawa toxigenic in the state of Hidalgo. With the additional confirmed cholera cases, the national total is now 46, including one death; with two of the cases in the Federal District and 44 in the state of Hidalgo.

The cases are 24 women and 22 men with ages ranging from 2 to 82 years old.

The Mexico health authorities continue to: strengthen epidemiological activities at the national level; ensure the availability of inputs and quality of care in medical units; implement actions to ensure access to drinking water and basic sanitation at the community level; and monitor and check the chlorine levels.

http://www.paho.org/hq/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&gid=23164&Itemid
 
Re: Mexico - 46 cases, including 1 death, of V.cholera 01 Ogawa detected in Hidalgo (44) and Mexico City (2)

Re: Mexico - 46 cases, including 1 death, of V.cholera 01 Ogawa detected in Hidalgo (44) and Mexico City (2)

computertranslation

Sunday October 6, 2013

Cholera epidemic causes alert in Mexico

The Mexican government confirmed a cholera outbreak in the state of Hidalgo. So far there have been 77 cases, 9 of which are admitted to hospitals in the region. The state laboratory network, analyed over 17 500 samples of patients with diarrheal infections across the country, to prevent an epidemic.

The Mexican authorities reported the first death from the disease. While neighboring countries are alert in the nation are pursuing strategies to halt the increase in cases.

The Mexican government reported that about 79 cases of cholera were detected on Friday in central Mexico, where at least one person died. The disease did not appear for a decade in the country and has raised alerts, local media reported.

The federal secretary of Health, Juan Mercedes said HispanTV reviewed by the agency that "a person lost his life last September because of the outbreak of this strain, in the state of Hidalgo (center), where there were about 77 cases of total infected. "

Health Undersecretary Hidalgo, Ana Maria Tavares, said those 77 cases add two more confirmed in the neighboring state of Mexico, with a total of 79.

Although Tavares says that it is "isolated cases", acknowledged that "it is the same strain circulating in Caribbean countries like Haiti, Cuba and Dominican Republic."

Meanwhile, John said that the cholera outbreak is "controlled" while health officials have collected samples from residents of 14 000 houses, in addition to cleaning and chlorinating systems public drinking water supply.

More: http://www.telesurtv.net/articulos/...anas-en-alerta-ante-brote-de-colera-8051.html

See also Reliefweb (Spanish) and ProMed mail (English).


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Re: Mexico - 79 cases, including 1 death, of V.cholera 01 Ogawa detected in Hidalgo (77) and Mexico City (2)

Re: Mexico - 79 cases, including 1 death, of V.cholera 01 Ogawa detected in Hidalgo (77) and Mexico City (2)

PAHO
Epidemiological Update
Cholera
12 October 2013

Excerpt

In Mexico, from 9 September to 10 October 2013, the Mexico International Health Regulations (IHR) National Focal Point (NFP) reported 159 confirmed cases, including one death, of infection with Vibrio cholerae O:1 Ogawa toxigenic.

Of the confirmed cases, 2 (1.3%) are residents of the Federal District, 145 (91.2%) are from the state of Hidalgo, 9 (5.7%) are from the state of Mexico, 1 (0.6%) is from the state of San Luis Potosi and 2 (1.3%) are from the state of Veracruz. In total, 84 (53%) are female and 75 (47%) are male with ages ranging from 3 months old to 88 years old. Forty-three (27%) of the cases were hospitalized.

Investigation results are indicating that the river water is the source of contamination in the state of Hidalgo.

1 Among the confirmed cholera cases are 12 persons who had travelled to Cuba from other countries.

The health authorities of Mexico continue to: strengthen epidemiological activities at the national level; ensure the availability of inputs and quality of care in medical units; implement actions to ensure access to drinking water and basic sanitation at the community level; and monitor and check the chlorine levels. Health professionals at different levels of the health care system are being trained in cholera prevention, treatment and control. Public awareness campaigns on water and food safety are being carried out in Spanish and indigenous languages (Nahuatl and Otomi).

This is the first local transmission of cholera recorded since the 1991-2001 cholera epidemic in Mexico. The genetic profile of the strain isolated from patients in Mexico presents high similarity (>95%) with the strain that is currently circulating in three Caribbean countries (Haiti, Dominican Republic and Cuba), and is different from the strain that had been circulating in Mexico during more than a decade ago.

http://www.paho.org/hq/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_view&gid=23317&Itemid=

http://www.paho.org/hq/index.php?op...a&catid=2103:-hsd0104d-most-recent-ea&lang=en
 
Re: Mexico - 159 cases, including 1 death, of V.cholera 01 Ogawa

Re: Mexico - 159 cases, including 1 death, of V.cholera 01 Ogawa

European Commission
ECHO Flash Update October 18th
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Mexico - Cholera outbreak (ECHO)
The cholera outbreak is slowly expanding: official information indicates 159 cases in six states so far. Officially only one death has been reported but unofficial sources mention 6 other deaths. Local capacity seems sufficient to meet current needs, but the increase in the number of cases and their spread over a larger number of states is a cause for concern, especially after Hurricanes Ingrid and Manuel which debilitated water and sanitation infrastructures and conditions.
Several lethal cholera outbreaks over the last 150 years in Mexico claimed 20 000 lives in 1883, several thousands in 1948-50 and more recently in 1991, 45 000 cases and 522 deaths.
A possible spread to the Central American countries could lead to a tragedy, considering local capacities in Honduras and Guatemala: deep poverty, lack of resources and failing capacities in the health system, and uneven access to adequate water and sanitation in overcrowded areas. Guatemala and Nicaragua are in alert to prepare to address this risk.
...
http://ercportal.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ECHO-Flash/ECHO-Flash-List/yy/2013/mm/10
 
Mexico - 159 cases, including 1 death, of V.cholera 01 Ogawa

Mexico - 159 cases, including 1 death, of V.cholera 01 Ogawa

[Source: World Health Organization, full page: (LINK). Edited.]


Cholera in Mexico - 19 October 2013


The Ministry of Health in Mexico has reported 171 confirmed cases, including one death, of infection with Vibrio cholerae O1 Ogawa toxigenic between 9 September to 18 October 2013.

In the second week of September 2013, Mexico was affected simultaneously by a hurricane and tropical storm which caused heavy rains, floods, landslides and internal displacement of populations, thus increasing the risk of diarrhoeal diseases.

Of the 171 confirmed cases, two are from the Federal District, 157 cases from the state of Hidalgo, nine from the state of Mexico, one from the state of San Luis Potosi and two from the state of Veracruz.

Eighty-six of the total confirmed cases are women and 85 are men with ages ranging from three months to 88 years old. Of these, thirty-nine cases were hospitalised.

The health authorities of Mexico continue to strengthen the outbreak investigation and surveillance at the national level and ensure the availability and quality care in medical units. Health professionals at different levels of the health care system are being trained about prevention, treatment and control of the disease.

Measures are implemented to ensure access to drinking water and basic sanitation at the community level. Awareness campaigns, particularly around safe water and food consumption is being carried out in Spanish and indigenous languages.

This is the first local transmission of cholera recorded since the 1991-2001 cholera epidemic in Mexico.

The genetic profile of the bacterium obtained from patients in Mexico presents high similarity (95 percent) with the strain that is currently circulating in three Caribbean countries (Haiti, Dominican Republic and Cuba), and is different from the strain that had been circulating in Mexico during 1991-2001 epidemic.

WHO does not recommend that any travel or trade restrictions be applied to Mexico with respect to this event.


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