The National Institute of Health (INS) noted that there are no confirmed cases of monkeypox in Colombia, but it does advance the analysis of possible contacts of a traveler from Spain who, upon returning to his country, was diagnosed with the virus.
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According to the INS, it was reiterated that at this time in Colombia there are no confirmed cases of monkeypox. “The country is working on the study and follow-up of any case that meets the profile that has already been defined in the guidelines given to entities that provide health services.”
The entity also confirmed that the analysis of possible contacts of a traveler from Spain is maintained, He possibly came with the virus in the incubation period, totally asymptomatic, and when he returned to his country he presented the clinical picture of the disease and was confirmed with monkeypox there.
“It is emphasized that all the cases presented in the world and in the places where the outbreaks have originated, present benign, self-limited pictures (that is, the
disease completes its period of time and the individual begins his recovery) and without
complications,” he said.
For its part, the World Health Organization is on alert for the cases of monkeypox detected in the United Kingdom since May 6. Added to these infections are those found in the United States, Spain and Portugal.
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According to the National Institute of Health (INS) of Colombia, this disease is a POX-type virus that can be transmitted by many animals and infections that occur in humans occur specifically when a human enters the animal’s natural habitat.
According to the INS, early detection is very important to break a chain of transmission. When the virus reaches organs of the human body such as the brain or lungs, it can cause death.but one death is more likely to occur in a thousand cases than in a few cases.
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The entity mentioned that it is not a new virus, however, its origin is mainly in monkeys. And although the monkey virus may cause public concern, a virus like Measles is hundreds of times more likely and more serious because it is highly contagious.
It is important to remember that there are cases of measles in the United States, Brazil and Venezuela. It also spreads efficiently from man to man through the respiratory tract.
In Colombia, the work focuses on fine-tuning the Public Health Surveillance System.
The INS has reinforced monitoring of diseases or outbreaks that cause rashes or skin eruptions.
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Besides, the entity also conducted a situation analysis with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC) and are building a surveillance guideline for health services.
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