The measles strain that has arrived in Argentina circulates in other countries in the region

In Argentina, there are two confirmed cases

On Monday, the health portfolio reported new data. The Malbrán Institute confirmed that "the genotype found in one of the infants infected with measles, is the M8 / Hulu Langat.MYS / 26.11 lineage, identical to the circulation in other countries of the Americas region. ". In addition, the ministry indicated that preliminary data indicates that both cases have "a common origin".

"In reference to the year 2018, 54 are strains that have 100% identity with the strain identified in the city of Buenos Aires and all have a 100% identity with the strain of reference Mvi / Hulu Langat.MYS / 26.11 D8 .D ", added the health authorities through a statement that was published last night.

And they completed: "The technical teams of CABA, Province of Buenos Aires and the Nation continue to search for the source of the infection in both cases, as well as in the follow-up of potential contacts for early detection possible secondary cases. "

Both cases were notified by Gutiérrez and Elizalde hospitals. The first was the youngest of 5 months, which started with the rash on July 12th. The baby, meanwhile, had fever and redness a day later

The last case of endemic measles in Argentina

was recorded in the year 2000. "Since then, there has been a total of 32 imported and import – related cases.The latest one has occurred in the city of Buenos Aires in the 13th epidemiological week (April) of the year. year, two of which were imported and one related to imports, "they added.

The Department clarifies that measles is a highly contagious and potentially serious viral disease, "which spreads easily when the infected person clears the respiratory secretions when she talks, coughs or sneezes or when she is in contact with a contaminated object. It mainly affects children and, in some cases, can be lethal.

The first symptoms of a patient are high fever, runny nose, conjunctivitis and cough. Later, small white spots appear inside the cheek, and a rash on the face and neck that spreads to the rest of the body. Once it is confirmed, the person must be isolated and the table is accompanied so that complications do not occur. Experts agree that rest is essential. The first symptoms of a patient are high fever, runny nose, conjunctivitis and coughing. Later, small white spots appear inside the cheek, and a rash on the face and neck that spreads to the rest of the body. Once it is confirmed, the person must be isolated and the table is accompanied so that complications do not occur. Experts agree that rest is essential

Vaccination is essential to prevent reintroduction of the virus in the country.

The Triple Viral SRP is effective in preventing the spread of measles. This vaccine is mandatory and should be applied to children to reach the year of life with increased school income, according to the National Immunization Schedule.

"From 12 months to 4 years must prove a dose of triple SRP (measles-rubella-mumps), while those over 5 years, including adults, should receive two doses of dual viral vaccine SP or triple viral SRP after the first year of life, "says the health portfolio. [19659003] People born before 1965 do not need to be vaccinated because they are considered protected because that they have been in contact with the virus.

Source: infobae