Peru - Monkeypox outbreak 2022 - 6 deaths

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Monkeypox: the infections registered in Peru amount to 1,619
The Ministry of Health also reported that there are 29 new infections in the last 24 hours.
September 4, 2022

Although Covid-19 has been registering a decrease in infections reported by the Ministry of Health (Minsa), cases of monkey pox or monkeypox continue to rise. The report of the entity's Situation Room recently updated the progress of this disease in Peru.

According to the portfolio led by Minister Jorge López, since the appearance of the first infected patient until the last Saturday, September 3, the infections totaled 1,619.

The report details that in the last 24 hours 29 new infections of the disease have been reported.

Likewise, it was learned that of the total positive cases, more than 60%, 1,034 patients have already received epidemiological discharge after successfully overcoming the disease after receiving specialized treatment.

Likewise, the Minsa also detailed that to date 585 people continue to receive medical treatment and be monitored by health personnel, in addition to the identification of their direct contacts within the framework of the epidemiological fence strategy.

In this sense, monkeypox is present in 17 regions of the country, with Metropolitan Lima being the city that concentrates the largest number of positive cases with 1,303 infections in total. They are followed by Callao (99), La Libertad (81), Arequipa (52), Lima Provinces (15), Cusco (11), Piura (8), Ancash (6), Lambayeque (6), Ucayali (6), Ica (7), Tacna (5), Junín (3), San Martín (4), Loreto (03), Cajamarca (2) and Huánuco (2), Madre de Dios (01).
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According to the information given on the website of the National Center for Epidemiology, Prevention and Disease Control, the population of men, compared to women, are the most affected by this disease. 99.2% of positive cases of monkeypox are male patients and only 0.8% correspond to women, according to information from the entity.

It is necessary to inform that the Ministry of Health warned that 69% of monkeypox cases correspond to men who have sex with men and 10.6% to heterosexuals. Meanwhile, 59.6% of patients have been diagnosed with HIV prior to their infection with monkeypox.

Along the same lines, the infectologist Juan Carlos Celis, president of the Peruvian Society of Infectious and Tropical Diseases of Peru, indicated in Successful that sexual activity is the main cause of contagion of this virus. Other forms have also been identified that have led to the spread of infections.

“The transmission mechanism has always been the same, it has not changed since May 6, when a case was reported outside of Africa, which is intimacy, close, sexual or skin-to-skin. The data should not be partially read, because there are also contaminations in health workers touching the patients' sheets, ”he pointed out.

“It will continue to expand to other groups (…) We are only four months away and it will not stop there. We still do not know all the transmission dynamics, what we know now are the main routes, but in Peru and other parts of the world it will spread, "he added.

It should be added that the average age of monkeypox patients in the country is 32 years....

 

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Monkeypox: confirmed cases rise to 1,661 in Peru
The Ministry of Health reported that 1,079 patients managed to overcome the disease for which they were discharged. Metropolitan Lima continues to concentrate the vast majority of infections.
September 5, 2022

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported in its latest report that 42 new cases of monkeypox have been detected in the last 24 hours. Until September 4, the accumulated figure reaches 1,661 infections.

The report highlighted that to date 1,079 have managed to overcome the disease, so they have been discharged and there are only 582 patients who continue to receive medical treatment and are being monitored by health personnel.

"Everyone is receiving medical assistance and their contacts are being followed up," the Minsa detailed on its social networks.
Cases of monkeypox through September 4.

San Martín de Porres with 117 cases, San Juan de Lurigancho with 99 cases, Lima Cercado with 98 cases, Chorrillos with 63 cases and Villa el Salvador with 60 cases.

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The average age of patients infected with monkeypox is 32 years, and men continue to be the vast majority of registered cases with 99.1% of cases, only 0.86% are women.

Of the total cases, only 3.95% (64 patients) required hospitalization to receive specialized medical care.

According to the Minsa report, 69.2% of cases correspond to men who have sex with other men, and 11.9% to heterosexuals. Furthermore, 59.1% have been previously diagnosed with HIV, of which 91.2% are receiving their antiretroviral therapy, while 4.18% stopped treatment...

 

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Monkeypox in Peru: cases increase to 1724 in 17 regions of the country
The Minsa reported that confirmed cases of monkeypox in the country increased to 1,724, with presence in 17 regions
Through a public statement, the Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported that the confirmed cases of Monkeypox in Peru rose to 1,724, of which 1,375 cases would be found in Metropolitan Lima.

Likewise, the Minsa stated that 1,126 medical discharges have been reported in the country, since the first case, after they received the corresponding medical attention, and are constantly monitored.

In the same way, he took the opportunity to remind the population that if they have any symptoms or suspicious skin rash they can call the 113 line, option 6, where they will provide the necessary support, as the case may be.

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Through its social networks, the Ministry of Health (Minsa) detailed the number of cases by region, where Metropolitan Lima could be found with 1,375 cases, followed by Callao with 105, La Libertad with 92, Arequipa with 62, Lima provinces with 16, Cusco with 11, Ucayali with 10, Piura with 8, Ica with 8, Lambayeque with 7, Áncash with 6, Tacna with 5, Loreto with 4, San Martín with 4, Junín with 3, Huánuco with 3, Cajamarca with 2, and Madre de Dios with 1.

 

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Monkeypox in Peru: Minsa reported that there are 1,760 confirmed cases
The disease is already present in 17 regions and so far no complications have been reported in patients.
September 8, 2022

The numbers continue to rise and monkeypox in Peru has spread to 17 regions. According to the latest report from the Ministry of Health published this Wednesday, September 7, there are already 1,760 patients infected with this disease.

Also, since Monday, September 5, the department of Madre Dios has been added to the list of Peruvian areas with patients suffering from this disease that has plagued the entire world for a few months.

Through the recent registry shared by the Minsa, to date there are 1,228 people who have been discharged without presenting health complications after contagion and the days of quarantine that were recommended by specialists.

They also reported that there are a total of 532 cases that have been receiving daily medical follow-up and with the necessary monitoring to prevent the disease from damaging other organs of the infected people.

For the Ministry of Health, monkeypox is a disease that continues to spread, which is why they recommend not to trust and take the necessary precautionary measures. They also indicated that at the first symptom, go to the nearest health center.
new figures

With the latest report from the Ministry of Health, a total of 1,760 people have been infected with monkeypox, which means a total of 34 infections more than the previous record.

On the other hand, it was mentioned that the cases are already distributed in a total of 17 Peruvian regions, of which Metropolitan Lima (1,407) continues to be the place with the highest number of infections, for which they announced that prevention measures should be more intense.

Then Lima provinces continue with 16 cases, Callao with 108, Libertad with 92, Arequipa with 64 and Cusco with 11. There are also cases of the disease in Ucayali (10), Piura (8), Ica (8), Lambayeque (7) , Áncash (6), Tacna (5), San Martín (4), Loreto (4), Junín (3), Huánuco (3), Cajamarca (2) and Madre de Dios (1).

Specialists from the Ministry of Health called on all citizens to act immediately if they see any type of rash or skin injury. If so, they suggest calling line 113 option 6 immediately to receive the necessary advice...

 

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Monkeypox: infections amount to 1,808 in Peru
According to the Situational Room of the Ministry of Health, only in the last 24 hours have 48 new infections been registered. Figures position Peru as one of the countries with the highest cases of monkeypox.
September 9, 2022

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) continues to report on the progress of the monkeypox disease in Peru. In this way, it was learned that in the last 24 hours new infections have been reported in different parts of the country.

More than two months have passed since the first contagion of the monkeypox disease was registered in the country, and according to the information provided by the Minsa Situation Room, the positive cases have totaled 1,808 until 10:00 p.m. on Thursday 08 of September.

The Minsa report mentions that in the last 24 hours alone, 48 new patients who contracted the disease were registered and there are another 532 cases that continue to receive medical treatment and are being monitored by health personnel, in addition to the identification of their direct contacts in the framework of the epidemiological fence strategy.

It was also learned that, of the total number of registered cases of monkeypox since the beginning of the contagion in Peru, 1,272 patients have already been discharged epidemiologically after successfully overcoming the disease.

Monkeypox has spread in 17 regions of the country, with Metropolitan Lima being the city that concentrates the largest number of cases with 1,441 infections in total. They are followed by Callao (116), La Libertad (93), Arequipa (65), Lima Provinces (18), Cusco (11), Piura (8), Ancash (6), Lambayeque (9), Ucayali (6), Ica (8), Tacna (5), Junín (3), San Martín (4), Loreto (05), Cajamarca (2) and Huánuco (3), Madre de Dios (01).

Given the growth in the number of infections of monkeypox, the Ministry of Health recommends continuing to take the necessary precautionary measures. They also indicated that at the first symptom, go to the nearest health center...

 

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Peru accumulates 1,844 cases of monkeypox, 1,329 of them already recovered
This content was published on September 10, 2022 - 03:00 September 10, 2022 - 03:00

Lima, Sep 9 (EFE) .- Peru, one of the countries most affected by monkeypox, accumulates a total of 1,844 cases of this disease, 1,329 of which have already been discharged, according to the latest report released this Friday by the Ministry of Health.

In the last 24 hours, the Andean country registered 36 new cases of monkeypox, while another 515 are still being monitored.

To date, the disease has been detected in 17 of the 25 regions of the country, although with a majority incidence in Metropolitan Lima, where a third of the population lives.

So far, 1,468 cases have been reported in the Peruvian capital, followed by 119 in Callao, 97 in the northern region of La Libertad, 65 in the southern region of Arequipa, 18 in Lima Provinces and 11 in the Andean region of Cusco.

10 cases have also been detected in Ucayali, 9 in Lambayeque, 8 in Piura and Ica, 6 in Áncash, 5 in Tacna, 4 in San Martín, 3 in Junín, Loreto, Huánuco and Madre de Dios, as well as 2 in Cajamarca. .

"Everyone is receiving medical assistance and their contacts are being followed up," the Ministry of Health said on Twitter.

At the end of August, the health authorities of Peru reported that they had identified the first South American lineage of the virus that causes monkeypox, which has been designated B.1.6 by the International Scientific Committee "mpxv-lineages".

The identification of this lineage was carried out by researchers from the Genomic Surveillance Team of the National Institute of Health (INS), who have sequenced 160 complete genomes, 122 of which correspond to the B.1.6 lineage, which come from Lima.

The Ministry of Health remarked that the INS researchers observed that the B.1.6 lineage is not the only one present in the country, since so far "more than ten independent introductions" of the virus have been identified in the national territory. EFE

 

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1,896 monkeypox cases confirmed in Peru
09:02 | Lima, Sep. 11.
The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported that the number of confirmed monkeypox cases in Peru has risen to 1,896.

In a tweet on Saturday evening, Minsa stated that cases were reported in Metropolitan Lima (1,501), Lima Provinces (19), Callao (121), La Libertad (97), Arequipa (74), Ucayali (14), Cusco (11), Ica (9), Lambayeque (9), Piura (8), Loreto (7), Ancash (6), Tacna (5), San Martin (4), Junin (3), Huanuco (3), Madre de Dios (3), and Cajamarca (2).

Minsa reported 1,374 hospital discharges. Besides, all patients received medical care and are being monitored, as contacts are identified.

The ministry encouraged the population to call line 113, extension 6, or go to the nearest health facility in case they have symptoms like rashes or skin lesions...

 

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Monkeypox in Peru: infections rise to 1937 and the disease is reported in 18 regions
Some 1,424 patients have already been discharged. Meanwhile, the Minsa carries out the identification of contacts among those infected.
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The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported this Sunday, September 11, that the confirmed cases of monkeypox disease in Peru rose to 1,937. It was specified that those infected correspond to Metropolitan Lima (1,534), Lima Provinces (19), Callao (123), La Libertad (100), Arequipa (75), Cusco (11), Ucayali (14), Piura (8), Ica (9), Áncash (6), Tacna (6), Lambayeque (9), Cajamarca (2), Loreto (7), Junín (3), Huánuco (3), San Martín (4) and Madre de Dios ( 3) and Puno (1).

Through Twitter, the Minsa indicated that all patients receive assistance and 1,424 of them have already been discharged. In addition, the identification of your contacts is carried out.

The health authorities are carrying out the identification of suspicious contacts of those who have tested positive for monkeypox.

The Minsa urged the population to maintain the prevention measures already disseminated by the health authorities to avoid a case of this type, including reducing contact with people suspected of having the infection, washing their hands frequently, wearing a mask correct, keep social distancing and isolate yourself in case you present the characteristic symptoms of this disease...

 

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Monkeypox in Peru: infections rise to 1989, reports the Minsa
Some 1,504 patients have already been discharged. Meanwhile, the Minsa carries out the identification of contacts among those infected.

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The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported this Tuesday, September 13, that confirmed cases of monkeypox disease in Peru rose to 1,989. It was specified that those infected correspond to Metropolitan Lima (1568), Lima Provinces (20), Callao (131), La Libertad (102), Arequipa (79), Ucayali (14), Cusco (11), Piura (9), Ica (9), Lambayeque (9), Loreto (7), Tacna (7), Ancash (6), San Martín (5), Junín (3), Huánuco (3), Madre de Dios (3), Cajamarca ( 2) and Puno (1).

Through Twitter, the Minsa indicated that all patients receive assistance and 1,504 of them have already been discharged. In addition, the identification of your contacts is performed.

 

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Monkeypox: positive cases in Peru amount to 2,015
The Ministry of Health reported that in the last 24 hours 26 new monkeypox infections have been reported.
September 15, 2022

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) continues to evaluate the progress of monkeypox or monkeypox infections in Peru. In this sense, the entity published on its social networks the update of the new cases detected in different regions of the country.

According to the Minsa report, only on Wednesday, September 14, 26 new infections of the disease have been registered. To date, the accumulated figure amounts to a total of 2,015 cases.

The entity also announced that 1,526 patients managed to overcome the disease for which they were discharged, while 489 people are still being monitored by health personnel and receiving outpatient treatment at home or specialized care in hospitals.

In this sense, the Minsa reported that monkeypox has spread in 18 regions of the country, with Metropolitan Lima being the city that concentrates the vast majority of infections with 1,590, followed by Callao with 133 cases, La Libertad with 102 cases, Arequipa with 79, Lima Provinces with 20 and Ucayali with 14.

Continued on the list, Cusco with 11 infections, Ica with 11, Lambayeque with 9 cases, Piura with 9 cases, Loreto with 7 and Ancash with 6. Tacna has reported 7 positive patients, followed by San Martín with 5, Junín 3, Huánuco. 3, Madre de Dios 3, Cajamarca 2 and the first case in Puno has recently been confirmed.

Minister Jorge López's portfolio continues to recommend that the population follow biosafety protocols in order to prevent the virus from continuing to spread in the country. Likewise, he asked that in case of presenting the symptoms, they call 113 or go immediately to a health entity for the correct diagnosis and timely treatment...

 

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Monkeypox in Peru: infections rise to 2054, reports the Minsa
Some 1,558 patients have already been discharged. Meanwhile, the Minsa carries out the identification of contacts among those infected.
Updated on 09/15/2022 09:16 PM

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported this Thursday, September 15, that the confirmed cases of monkeypox disease in Peru rose to 2,054. It was specified that those infected correspond to Metropolitan Lima (1620), Lima Provinces (20), Callao (138), La Libertad (105), Arequipa (79), Ucayali (14), Ica (12), Cusco (11), Piura (9), Lambayeque (9), Loreto (7), Tacna (7), Ancash (6), San Martín (5), Junín (3), Huánuco (3), Madre de Dios (3), Cajamarca ( 2) and Puno (1).

Through Twitter, the Minsa indicated that all patients receive assistance and 1,558 of them have already been discharged. In addition, the identification of your contacts is carried out.

The health authorities are carrying out the identification of suspicious contacts of those who have tested positive for monkeypox.

The Minsa urged the population to maintain the prevention measures already disseminated by the health authorities to avoid a case of this type, including reducing contact with people suspected of having the infection, washing their hands frequently, wearing a mask correct, keep social distancing and isolate yourself in case you present the characteristic symptoms of this disease...

 

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Monkeypox in Peru: 6 people died from complications and pre-existing diseases
Monkeypox-positive patients died of medical complications in their health. This disease would have caused sepsis and other difficulties.
September 19, 2022

Almost three months after the first case of monkeypox was detected in the country, infections have been increasing in recent weeks. The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported that to date 2,173 people have tested positive for this disease.

According to the data provided in the Monkeypox Situation Room of the National Center for Epidemiology, Prevention and Disease Control of Minsa, more than 76% of the total number of confirmed patients have managed to overcome monkeypox satisfactorily, receiving medical discharge. Meanwhile, 508 people continue to receive outpatient treatment and monitoring of their health status by MINSA brigades.

Of the total cases diagnosed in Peru, 96%, that is, 2,087 people, completed their isolation in their homes, while 3.96%, that is, 86 people, had to be transferred to the medical centers arranged for their timely care.

Deaths with monkeypox

Data analyst Juan Carbajal published on his Twitter account that to date six people have died having tested positive for monkeypox, according to the records of the National Death Information System (SINADEF).

On July 30, in Santa Anita, a 41-year-old man died of acute respiratory failure, septic shock, acute kidney injury, HIV infection, and monkeypox.

On August 26, in Los Olivos, a 35-year-old man died of septic shock, unspecified bacterial pneumonia, syphilis, and monkeypox.

On September 8, in Pachacamac, a 37-year-old man lost his life due to septic shock, unclassified gangrene, monkeypox, and HIV.

On September 13, in Huaral, a 34-year-old man died of chronic kidney disease, HIV, and monkeypox.

On September 14, in La Victoria, a 41-year-old man died of sepsis, monkeypox and HIV with complications.

On September 17, in La Victoria, a 35-year-old man lost his life due to respiratory failure, severe pneumonia, monkeypox and HIV.
Another child infected with monkeypox

On August 30, the Minsa reported that the first contagion of monkeypox was registered in a child under 8 years of age.

According to the data provided in the Situation Room, the case of two minors between 5 and 10 years of age who have tested positive for this disease is recorded. It is about a boy and a girl.

In addition, the case of a minor between 10 and 15 years of age who has also been diagnosed with monkeypox was reported.

Monkeypox in children in Peru.

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The average age of patients with monkeypox in Peru is 32 years and 98.4% of them are male, and only 1.56% are female.

The Minsa portal also indicates that 69% of the cases correspond to men who have sex with other men, and 13.9% to heterosexuals.

In addition, it indicates a worrying figure on pathological antecedents. 58.4% of those infected have a previous diagnosis of HIV and only 85.7% of this group receives antiretroviral therapy. Furthermore, 17.2% were diagnosed with syphilis in the last 12 months.

 

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Peru accumulates more than 2,170 cases of monkeypox
By National Writing Posted on 09/20/2022 4 min. Reading

Peru, one of the countries most affected by monkeypox, accumulates a total of 2,173 cases of this disease. Of these, 1,723 were reported in Lima, where a third of the country's population lives, according to official data, updated this Monday by the Ministry of Health.

To date, monkeypox has been detected in 19 of the 25 regions of the country, although with a majority incidence in the department of Lima, which concentrates 79.3% of all cases.

In the Peruvian capital, 1,723 infections have been reported so far, followed by 149 in Callao, 109 in the northern region of La Libertad. There are 88 in the southern area of ​​Arequipa, 14 in the jungle area of ​​Ucayali and 13 in the coastal area of ​​Ica.

Twelve cases of monkeypox have also been detected in the southern Andean region of Cuzco, 11 in the northern regions of Piura and Lambayeque, 8 in the southern region of Tacna, 7 in the Amazon region of Loreto, and 6 in San Martín and Áncash.

To a lesser extent, 5 cases were reported in the jungle region of Madre de Dios, 3 in Junín and Huánuco, 2 in Moquegua and Cajamarca, and 1 in Puno.

Peru suffers from monkeypox

Currently, according to official data, the incidence of cases is at one of the lowest moments since Peru reported the first contagion last June.

According to the information disclosed in the “Monkeypox Situation Room” of the Ministry of Health, the weekly average of new cases went from a peak of around 310 in the worst weeks of August to 20 in September.

Similarly, daily infections reached their maximum in mid-August, with 74, while in recent weeks the number has fluctuated between 2 and 12 per day.

The data details, on the other hand, that 98.4% of the cases were detected in men, most of them young, between 30 and 35 years old (553) and between 25 and 30 (507).

Of the total reported infections, 96% complied with home isolation, while 3.9% required hospitalization.

The report also shows that 69% of patients are men who have sex with men and 58.4% are living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

 

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Monkeypox in Peru: confirmed cases rise to 2,337 and the disease is reported in 19 regions
Some 1,816 patients have already been discharged. Meanwhile, the Minsa carries out the identification of contacts among those infected.

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported this Friday, September 23, that the confirmed cases of monkeypox disease in Peru rose to 2,337. It was specified that those infected correspond to Metropolitan Lima (1819), Lima Provinces (27), Callao (160), La Libertad (115), Arequipa (98), Ucayali (14), Lambayeque (16), Piura (14), Ica (14), Cusco (13), Tacna (9), Ancash (6), San Martín (6), Loreto (6), Madre de Dios (5), Junín (3), Huánuco (3), Cajamarca ( 2), Moquegua (2) and Puno (1).

Through Twitter, the Minsa indicated that all patients receive assistance and 1,816 of them have already been discharged. In addition, the identification of your contacts is carried out.

The Ministry of Health reports that 1816 people have been discharged by #ViruelaDelMono and 22 new cases have been detected. All are receiving medical assistance and their contacts are being followed up. pic.twitter.com/JNM24E0L3W
– Ministry of Health (@Minsa_Peru) September 24, 2022

The Ministry of Health defines monkeypox (also called monkeypox) as a disease caused by a virus that causes skin rashes, similar to blisters or pimples...

 

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Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/age...uma-mas-de-2500-casos-de-la-viruela-del-mono/

Peru adds more than 2,500 cases of monkeypox
By Newsroom Infobae
September 29, 2022

Lima, Sep 29 The Ministry of Health of Peru announced this Thursday that the country accumulates 2,521 cases of monkeypox distributed in 19 of the 25 regions, although Lima concentrates the majority.

The capital of the Andean country concentrates 1,989 infections, and the rest are distributed in Callao (175), La Libertad (119), Arequipa (104), Ucayali (17), Lambayeque (16), Piura (19), Ica (15 ), Cuzco (13), Tacna (10), Loreto (10), San Martín (10), Ancash (6), Madre de Dios (6), Junín (4), Huánuco (3), Cajamarca (2), Moquegua (2), and Puno (1).

According to its latest information, there have been 41 new infections in the last 24 hours and there are 474 cases under follow-up.

In addition, the institution confirmed that 2,047 medical discharges have been registered and that all patients have received medical attention, are being monitored and that contact identification is being carried out.

On the other hand, this Thursday, Peru received from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) a donation of complementary supplies for the diagnosis of monkeypox, official sources reported.

A statement from the National Institute of Health (INS), integrated into the Ministry of Health, detailed that said donation consisted of probes and primers for confirmatory diagnosis for 3,000 determinations, which will be used by the Immunopreventable Virus Laboratory of the Virology Unit.

"The representatives of the INS thanked the international help received, because with these supplies it will be possible to continue carrying out the work on the diagnosis of monkeypox in the country," added the health entity.

He recalled that, in Peru, 75% of reported cases of this disease are caused by the new lineage B.1.6., discovered by INS researchers.

Last week, the Ministry of Health reported that no later than the first week of October, 9,800 vaccines against the disease will arrive in the country.

The ministry added that the purchase is being made in coordination with PAHO, through the vaccine revolving fund, and that the number of doses that will arrive in the country "will be reduced" by the manufacturing capacity of the laboratory. EFE

 

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Source: https://andina.pe/ingles/noticia-2554-monkeypox-cases-confirmed-in-peru-912274.aspx

2,554 monkeypox cases confirmed in Peru
09:43 | Lima, Oct. 1.

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported that the number of confirmed monkeypox cases in Peru has risen to 2,554.

In a tweet on Saturday morning, Minsa stated that cases were reported in Metropolitan Lima (1,982), Lima Provinces (29), Callao (176), La Libertad (123), Arequipa (105), Piura (20), Lambayeque (19), Ucayali (17), Ica (15), Cusco (13), Tacna (10), San Martin (10), Loreto (10), Ancash (6), Madre de Dios (6), Junin (5), Huanuco (3), Cajamarca (2), Moquegua (2), and Puno (1).

Minsa reported 2,080 hospital discharges. Besides, all patients received medical care and are being monitored, as contacts are identified.

The ministry encouraged the population to call line 113, extension 6, or go to the nearest health facility in case they have symptoms like rashes or skin lesions...

 

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Source: https://andina.pe/ingles/noticia-2587-monkeypox-cases-confirmed-in-peru-912521.aspx

2,587 monkeypox cases confirmed in Peru
09:55 | Lima, Oct. 3.

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported that the number of confirmed monkeypox cases in Peru has risen to 2,587.

In a tweet on Sunday evening, Minsa stated that cases were reported in Metropolitan Lima (2,010), Lima Provinces (30), Callao (176), La Libertad (123), Arequipa (105), Piura (21), Lambayeque (19), Ucayali (19), Ica (15), Cusco (13), Loreto (11), San Martin (10), Tacna (10), Ancash (6), Madre de Dios (6), Junin (5), Huanuco (3), Cajamarca (2), Moquegua (2), and Puno (1).

Minsa reported 2,163 hospital discharges. Besides, all patients received medical care and are being monitored, as contacts are identified.

The ministry encouraged the population to call line 113, extension 6, or go to the nearest health facility in case they have symptoms like rashes or skin lesions...

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.infobae.com/america/per...-epicentro-de-la-viruela-del-mono-en-el-peru/

Metropolitan Lima is the epicenter of monkeypox in Peru
The districts that have registered the most cases of this disease are San Martín de Porres with 214 cases and San Juan de Lurigancho with 174 cases.
October 10, 2022

The first case of monkeypox was confirmed in the country on June 26. In just over three months, a total of 2,687 people have contracted the disease in 19 regions of Peru.

According to the latest report from the Ministry of Health (Minsa), only on Saturday, October 8, 27 new patients with monkeypox were diagnosed. To date, 2,291 people have successfully completed their isolation and outpatient treatment period and have been discharged. Minsa personnel maintain surveillance of 396 people.

Lima concentrates the vast majority of cases

According to the data provided by the National Center for Epidemiology, Prevention and Control of Diseases of the Minsa, 2,083 cases were diagnosed in Metropolitan Lima, that is, 77.52% of infections occurred in the capital.

They are followed on the list by Callao with 184 cases, La Libertad with 127, Arequipa with 108, Lima Provinces with 34, Piura with 22, Lambayeque with 21, Ucayali with 19, Ica with 16, San Martín with 14, Cusco with 13. , Loreto with 11, Tacna with 10, Áncash with 6, Madre de Dios with 6, Junín with 5, Huánuco with 3, Cajamarca with 2, Moquegua with 2 and Puno with 1.

The Ministry of Health reported that the cases in follow-up continue to be monitored and the identification of their contacts is carried out.

Districts of Metropolitan Lima with the most reported infections

- 214 cases in San Martin de Porres

- 174 cases in San Juan de Lurigancho

- 149 cases in Cercado de Lima

- 112 cases in Los Olivos

- 89 cases in Chorrillos

- 84 cases in Ate

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The Minsa pointed out that the average age of positive patients for monkeypox is 32 years. In addition, 98.1% of the total cases registered to date correspond to males. While 1.92% are women.

According to life stage, two children under 11 years of age tested positive for this disease and 15 children between 12 and 17 years of age were infected.

2,544 patients have received outpatient treatment at their homes with permanent monitoring by the Minsa, while 116 of them had to be admitted to different hospitals to receive specialized care due to complications in their health condition.

The platform also indicates that 68.5% of the cases are men who have sex with men, while 15% are under investigation.

In addition, 56.4% were previously diagnosed with HIV, of which 85.6% received their antiretroviral therapy, while 7.66% stopped receiving it.

Updated technical standard

The Minsa updated the provisions of the technical health standard for the prevention and management of patients affected by monkeypox, in order to protect the life and health of the vulnerable population affected by this disease and thus reduce damage health or possible complications.

These are the preventive measures:

Health sector campaigns will now promote the following prevention measures to avoid contracting the monkeypox virus:

- Avoid physical contact, including sexual, with people who have skin lesions.

- Limit the number of casual sexual contacts.

- Self-isolate in case of suspicious lesions

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://www.radionacional.com.pe/no...e-la-viruela-del-mono-el-ultimo-13-de-octubre

35 new cases of monkeypox reported last October 13
6:10am - Sat, 15 Oct 2022

The Ministry of Health reported that 35 new cases of monkeypox have been reported on October 13 throughout Peru, which are being assisted and are constantly being monitored.

In addition, it was announced that a total of 2,820 cases have accumulated since the appearance of the first patient with this pathology, which have been registered in 19 regions, which are the following:

Metropolitan Lima (2,189), Lima provinces (34), Callao (190), La Libertad (132), Arequipa (116), Piura (26) and Lambayeque (24), Ucayali (19), Ica (16), San Martín (14), Cusco (14), Loreto (11), Tacna (10), Áncash (6), Madre de Dios (6), Junín (5), Huánuco (3), Cajamarca (2) and Puno (1).

Likewise, the Minsa revealed that 2,500 patients have been discharged after receiving the corresponding treatment, and that 320 cases are under follow-up.

 

[Shiloh]

Source: https://diariocorreo.pe/edicion/lim...ruela-del-mono-en-peru-se-elevan-a-2942-rmmn- News/

Ministry of Health reports that infections by monkeypox in Peru rise to 2942
The Minsa pointed out that all patients receive medical assistance. In addition, the identification of your contacts is carried out
Updated 10/19/2022 09:22 PM m.

The Ministry of Health (Minsa) reported this Wednesday, October 19, that the confirmed cases of monkeypox disease in Peru rose to 2,942. It was specified that those infected correspond to Metropolitan Lima (2,266), Lima Provinces (34), Callao (198), La Libertad (138), Arequipa (119), Lambayeque (31), Piura (31), San Martín (22). , Ucayali (22), Ica (19), Cusco (14), Loreto (11), Tacna (10), Junín (7), Áncash (6), Madre de Dios (6), Huánuco (3), Cajamarca ( 2), Moquegua (2) and Puno (1).

Through Twitter, the Minsa indicated that all patients receive assistance and 2,572 of them have already been discharged. In addition, the identification of your contacts is carried out.