76 new hepatitis cases nationwide in Quintana Roo: Sinave

under world hepatitis dayAt today’s meeting, the cancun They are urging state and municipal governments to do more to spot the disease, one of the least visible in the human population.

Carlos Ruvalcaba, doctor at the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS), ensuring timely detection of hepatitis is critical to eradicating it before it irreversibly affects the liver; however, few studies have been conducted to detect it in the entity.

“Viral hepatitis is a disease that affects the liver and is caused by different viruses (hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E). All variants, except type A, pass through infected blood, without Protected intercourse and mother-to-child transmission during pregnancy. Each type of cancer has its own characteristics and severity, so it is imperative to take precautions and seek appropriate medical care to prevent its spread.” for this!

The biggest problem, he explained, is that hepatitis is a silent disease that can have irreversible consequences if left untreated, especially for minors who should be vaccinated since childhood.

“It is crucial for people to understand the risks of infection and preventive measures such as vaccination. Childhood vaccination is critical to protect children from a number of diseases including hepatitis B. The hexavalent vaccine is part of our vaccination program In part, it provides protection against hepatitis B and five other diseases.”

According to the latest report of the National Epidemiological Surveillance System (sinaway

), Quintana Roo 21 cases of hepatitis A, 12 cases of hepatitis B, 43 cases of hepatitis C, a total of 76 infected persons.

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