first outbreak scarlet fever of Changshan The competition takes place this weekend at school number 8 in Wenceslao Silveira, near Fraile Muerto. The department’s health department is monitoring and said the patient is in good health.
The outbreak was confirmed after scarlet fever was detected in three schoolchildren, two girls and one boy. “In two cases, they and their families are doing well, while in the third case there is no news,” the health authority said in a statement recorded by journalist Silvia Techera. Because he failed to respond to multiple phone calls.” Underline.
“They were all consulted, confirmed and started treatment. Therefore, although the first outbreak was recorded, we are not facing a health emergency at all and we are awaiting a response from the central authorities to consider any situation in this regard,” he said adding .
Health authorities are contacting the Primary following the case. Follow-up actions are carried out by the Health Bureau.
“We believe it is important to warn the public to take precautions and consult early and clarify that attitudes must remain calm and confident that they are aware of the situation, that it is not serious, and that they will be kept informed of any specific circumstances that need to be addressed in the strategy A case for making some changes,” the letter added.
Scarlet Fever: What is it?
The Ministry of Public Health (MSP) reported on October 17 that “Strep cases are expected to increase depending on the time of year.”
Group A Streptococcus is a group of bacteria that can cause mild infections, such as pharyngitis or scarlet fever, and occasionally serious illness.
These infections are spread through respiratory droplets or through direct contact with an infected person who talks, coughs, sneezes, or touches an infected surface (and then puts their hands in their mouth) or by sharing glasses, plates, toys, or other utensils ) to spread bacteria.
It usually takes two to five days for someone exposed to group A strep to develop pharyngitis or scarlet fever.
The most common symptoms of scarlet fever are red skin, sore throat, fever (38.3°C or higher), a sandpaper-textured red rash, dark red skin in the armpits, elbows, and groin creases, and white moss on or on the tongue. Back of throat, “raspberry” tongue, headache, nausea or vomiting, swollen glands, body aches.
If you experience some of these symptoms, it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider for prompt diagnosis and to avoid self-medicating with antibiotics.
prevention.
To prevent strep throat and scarlet fever, it is recommended to: cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, use a mask, wash your hands frequently, avoid sharing glasses, bottles, cutlery, towels and other personal items, ventilate the room daily, clean and clean Surfaces and toys are disinfected.
Children with respiratory symptoms, including sore throats, should not attend educational or sports centers or social gatherings, authorities said.
To resume activities after having strep throat or scarlet fever, the child must have been symptom-free for more than 24 hours and have been receiving antibiotics for more than 24 hours.