Confirman primer caso de viruela símica en Barrancabermeja (Santander); activan cerco epidemiológico
Las autoridades de salud encendieron las alertas en Barrancabermeja tras confirmarse el primer caso de viruela símica en el distrito. El contagio fue ...
TL;DR
- Barrancabermeja confirmed its first case of monkeypox.
- The infected individual is a 37-year-old male resident.
- Health authorities have initiated epidemiological surveillance and contact tracing.
- The patient is receiving comprehensive medical attention and monitoring.
- Monkeypox is a zoonotic viral disease transmitted by close contact with an infected person or contaminated objects.
- Common symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, and skin rashes.
- Citizens are advised to seek medical attention if they experience any of these symptoms.