Controls for hepatitis, HIV and syphilis continue in Cemafe

IN THE CITY OF SANTA FE

Controls of hepatitis, HIV and syphilis continue in the Cemafe

The activity will continue until Friday, August 3 , at the Center for Outpatient Medical Specialties of Santa Fe, in the Global Framework for Hepatitis Day. Vaccines will also be placed

The Ministry of Health, through the provincial program of viral hepatitis, began in the city of Santa Fe, to perform tests of this disease, as well as HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and syphilis, as part of the World Day Against Hepatitis, commemorated under the theme "Hepatitis.It is time to diagnose, treat and cure . "

The activity takes place in the Center of Ambulatory Medical Specialties of Santa Fe (Cemafe), in Mendoza 2419 of the provincial capital, and will last until Friday, August 3. In addition, hepatitis B will be vaccinated and all vaccines included in the national calendar will be applied.

The head of the Provincial Viral Hepatitis Program, Marcela Sixto, said that "the analysis consists of a blood extraction, for which we invite you to perform the health check of all the elderly of over 18, preferably: transfused, especially those who received transfusions prior to 1992; who have tattoos or piercings made of non-disposable materials; drug users, intravenously or intranasally; or who have undergone invasive procedures without disposable equipment. The results are delivered in about 15 days, "he said.

"The importance of this activity is to become aware of these diseases and to inform the population, while taking into account the fact that one can have the virus and not show any symptoms, "he added.

Similarly, Sixto emphasized the importance of having the hepatitis test (B and C) "even once in his life and being vaccinated against hepatitis B, which consists of the application of three doses without contraindications ".

Finally, he insisted that "the only way to detect hepatitis is through a very simple test that only requires a blood test. This test is performed specifically for each type of hepatitis and is available free of charge in hospitals and health centers, "he concluded.

Tests at Casa LGBTI Santa Fe

As part of the awareness campaign, information and detection of hepatitis C, it will take place from 17h to 20h at LGBTI Santa Fe home (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersexed), in San José 1701 of the capital, a free day of testing and counseling for people belonging to this group, who reside in this region.

The procedure involves extracting the blood from one finger and, in 15 minutes, the corresponding result will be available. In addition, advice will be provided on health care and specific indications to initiate the appropriate treatment, if necessary.

Hepatitis

The World Health Organization (WHO) has ordered July 28 as World Hepatitis Day, in honor of the birth date of the Nobel Prize-winning professor and scientist , Baruch Samuel Blumberg, who discovered the hepatitis B virus and its vaccine.

Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver and its onset may be due to toxic substances such as alcohol or drugs, infections, autoimmune and metabolic diseases. In infections, the most common causes are viral.

Hepatitis viruses are five in number: A, B, C, D, and E. Those classified as A and E are infected by food and / or drug use. contaminated water. It is a self-limiting disease, that is to say that does not go into chronicity.

The most disturbing are those caused by viruses B and C, which enter the chronic stages and may over time trigger cirrhosis of the liver and / or liver cancer. Currently, they are the leading causes of liver transplants.

Hepatitis B spreads sexually or parenterally (blood-to-blood contact), by not using disposable materials in the placement of piercings, practicing acupuncture and tattooing, intravenous or intranasal, by blood transfusions, and vertically (pregnant woman to her baby). At the same time, the hepatitis C virus is transmitted mainly parenterally and, less frequently, sexually.

Symptoms of these viruses may be similar between different types of hepatitis: yellowing of skin and mucous membranes, dark urine, itchy skin, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and fatigue. However, these diseases usually occur silently, so it is necessary to perform a blood test.

Hepatitis A and B viruses can be prevented through vaccination, currently included in the national calendar. It's free and has no contraindications. The hepatitis C virus does not have a vaccine, but it has curative treatments that prevent the progression of the disease since the cure means the eradication of the virus from the body