They detect the first suspected case of monkeypox in Mendoza

The Mendoza Ministry of Health reported this Tuesday that they are analyzing a suspected case of monkey poxwhich was detected in a middle-aged man who recently arrived in the country from Spain.

While his diagnosis is confirmed, the patient was preventively isolated, although at the moment he only presents mild symptoms of the illness. Meanwhile, three cases of monkey pox.

The case is analyzed by experts.

Andrea Falaschi, director of Epidemiology of the province, pointed out: “In case of suspicious lesions, samples were taken to rule out different diseases”among them the monkey pox.

In addition, the official confirmed: “The patient is in good condition; it is a mild case. He is isolated at his home, with his family contacts, who are all fine and have no symptoms.

Monkeypox is endemic in Africa.

Regarding the cases that have already been confirmed, the health authorities reported that in none of the patients did the disease progress with complications. Two of them were abroad before presenting symptoms, while the other had no history of travel outside the country.

Meanwhile, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), between January 1 and June 15, 2022, “a cumulative total of 2,103 confirmed cases” of the disease were reported. monkey pox in more than 40 countries.