Uruguay confirmed on Tuesday first case of equine encephalitis in humans who lives in the department (province) of San Jose, the Ministry of Health said in a statement.

“The circulation of the virus, confirmed by the Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Agriculture and Fisheries in several animals from different departments, allowed us to expect the emergence of some human cases, as has happened in other countries. “The patient is recovering, and this is the only case so far.”– he pointed out.

In addition, the portfolio reminded that Mosquitoes transmit equine encephalitis infection to humans. and emphasized the importance of eliminating potential breeding sites, using repellents and wearing appropriate clothing when outdoors.

Total 156 horses with clinical symptoms died in Uruguay due to equine encephalomyelitis, and a further 61 people have done so with a positive diagnosis of the disease since December 2 last year.

This was reported on January 16 Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries the South American country in its official report on the situation.

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The document notes that 450 institutions in which residents live 13,666 horses visited. and that tests carried out showed that 301 animals with clinical symptoms had recovered and a further 200 were recovering.

Animals with equine encephalomyelitis They make up 0.18% of the total population. and the dead make up 0.05%.

On the other hand, the document clarifies that the incidence of the disease is 5.25%, mortality – 1.59% and mortality rate 30.22%.

On December 2, Uruguay reported that First case of equine encephalomyelitis.

(EFE)