There have been two cases of visceral leshmaniasis so far this year

Information on the most serious form of zoonotic disease related to dogs was confirmed by the director of epidemiology of the Ministry of Public Health, Jorge Gutiérrez

POSADAS. The head of the Department of Epidemiology of the MSP, Jorge Gutiérrez, confirmed this Sunday that two cases of visceral leishmaniasis were detected during the first six months of the year, in the province of Misiones. He reported it in an interview to an afternoon newspaper, in which he pointed out the low number of cases compared to other years.

"In this field we have the largest number of cases, because of our idiosyncrasies and time," said the official, downplaying the need for dog sterilization campaigns.

"We are always attentive to the emergence of new ones.On arrival almost half of the year, we had a lot compared to previous years," said the professional.

Gutiérrez admitted that yes more cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis were recorded, mainly in the north of the province.

However, the official insisted that the visceral form of leishmaniasis, "is the one we are the more attentive because that is the one that can cause death. "

Of the two patients mentioned, he pointed out that they are already recovered.

The need to control the stray dog ​​population

Similarly, Gutiérrez emphasized the importance of early detection, the disease is transmitted by a phlebotomine that bites a sick dog and then a human, so it is crucial to control the amount of stray dogs that are more expe Dare to infection by sleeping outside and because they are not always well fed.

Recently, animal welfare organizations have warned against the large number of dogs. other animals abandoned in the missionary capital, despite the fact that the municipality provides free sterilization operations.

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