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[Síguenos ahora también en WhatsApp. Da clic aquí] He Ministry of Health reported that Spain registered in total 8,104 confirmed cases of smallpox infection – formerly known as monkeypox
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He Ministry of Health reported that Spain registered in total 8,104 confirmed cases of smallpox infection – formerly known as monkeypox – since the outbreak began in 2022 yearwhat makes it The European country with the highest number of casualtiesfollowed by France (4272) and United Kingdom (3866).
In 2024 until August 8 National Epidemiological Surveillance Network (RENAVE) total 264 cases of MPOCMost cases are in men with an average age of 37 years, born in Spain.
In addition, over the past month, cases have been reported in 9 communities Autonomous: Community of Madrid (116 cases), Andalusia (67), Catalonia (22), Balearic Islands (10), Valencian Community (11), Galicia (6), Castile-La Mancha (6), Basque Country (5), Castile and León (3), Canary Islands (3), Extremadura (1) and Murcia (1).
This Wednesday WHO declared a public health emergency of international concern at the highest alert level due to the outbreak mpox in Africa, originated in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and is caused by a new, more severe and deadly strain. The number of cases this year has surpassed last year’s total, with more 14,000 diagnoses and 524 deaths.
Reuters
Thus, Ministry of Health announced that a technical group meeting will be held next Monday, 19 August, to exchange information and discuss actions arising from the international health emergency caused by the outbreak mpox in africa.
In this meeting will participate Health Alert and Emergency Coordination Centre, National Epidemiology Centre, National Microbiology Centre, HIV and Vaccines Division.
On the same day, the 19th, Spain will take part in the work of the Health Security Committee European Union together with other countries analyze the situation.
Also, on the 20thpresentation of notification‘, which brings together representatives of all the autonomous communities to discuss whether any of them have been changed recommendation from observation or vaccination.
He Ministry also reminded that vaccination in Spain It started in June 2022 year and indications are currently for at-risk groups: people who engage in risky sexual practices, especially but not exclusively GBMSM (gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men), as well as people at occupational risk, such as health care workers in specialized STI/HIV clinics that serve people with high risk practice And laboratory staff Persons handling samples potentially contaminated with monkeypox virus or personnel responsible for disinfecting surfaces in specific areas where risky sexual activity occurs, provided that adequate use of personal protective equipment cannot be guaranteed. In addition, these are close contacts who have not had the disease.
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Source: Aristegui Noticias
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