This Monday, the Jalisco Health Secretariat (SSJ) reported five new cases of Monkeypox, two with Puerto Vallarta connections, confirmed by the Institute of Epidemiological Diagnosis and Reference “Dr. Manuel Martínez Báez” (InDRE).
With these new cases, there are 33 cases in Jalisco, since last June 7, when the first case emerged in Jalisco.
Of these, said the SSJ, 14 have the active virus, and the rest have already completed their isolation period. “In all active cases, epidemiological surveillance and contact investigation actions continue. To date, there is no death from this viral infection in the State.
In addition to this, another 111 people are monitoring their health status, without reporting symptoms. These are individuals who may have come in contact with the virus.
Likewise, the agency reported that the State Epidemiological Surveillance System of the SSJ has consulted with 141 people to date who were requesting information, resolution of doubts, and/or clinical evaluations both in Puerto Vallarta and in the health units throughout the State.
“In the 13 health regions that comprise the 125 municipalities of the state, the protocol is maintained to provide guidance, care and remain on alert in all medical units of the health sector for the reference of suspected cases, sample collection, and subsequent confirmation or discard.”, said the State Health Agency.
The new confirmed Monkeypox cases
1- 29-year-old male patient, resident of the municipality of Tlaquepaque , as background reports a trip to Puerto Vallarta from July 18 to 22. He began with symptoms on the 25th of the same month; He went to the clinic on the 29th where samples were taken and the InDRE confirmed a positive case for monkeypox on August 7.
2- 32-year-old male patient, resident of the municipality of Zapopan. He began with symptoms on July 16, presenting papular lesions on his arms and upper body. He came for consultation on August 2. The corresponding tests were taken. On day 7, the InDRE confirms monkeypox as a positive case.
3- 29-year-old male patient, resident of the municipality of Tlajomulco de Zúñiga. He began with symptoms such as headache, runny nose, swollen glands, fever, and later the presence of skin lesions. On August 2, he went to the clinic, and samples were taken, which the InDRE confirmed as positive for monkeypox on the 7th.
4- 29-year-old male patient, resident of the municipality of Zapopan. On July 28, he presented symptoms such as general weakness, pain in the pharynx, papular lesions, itching, cough, and headache. He presented himself for consultation on August 2, samples were taken and he was confirmed as a positive case by INDRE on August 7.
5- 51-year-old male patient, resident of the municipality of Guadalajara. Has a history of risk, he refers to a trip to Puerto Vallarta on July 27 and attendance at a party with foreigners. On July 28, he presented papules and vesicles in various body regions. He went to consultation on August 3. Samples are taken and the InDRE confirms a positive case for monkeypox on August 7.
Definition of a suspected case:
People of any age who present unexplained acute skin or mucous rashes that progress from the face with extension to the rest of the body, however, no confirmation has been made from a laboratory test for Monkeypox.
Symptoms:
- Headache
- Fever higher than 38.5 C
- Swollen glands
- Muscle pain
- Low back pain
- Overall weakness
For attention:
You can go to any medical unit of all the institutions of the health sector in Jalisco.
Service Module in Puerto Vallarta:
Rivera del Río 200, Romantic Zone, col. The Remance.
By telephone:
-Call Center 33 38 23 32 20
-UIES 33 30 30 5000 ext. 35059 and 35072
Website virueladelmono.jalisco.gob.mx
