Chuquisaka’s meningitis not as worrisome as Santa Cruz

The meningitis that sparked alarm in Santa Cruz due to two confirmed cases has not had the same impact in Chuquisaca. For now, this isn’t something the authorities are particularly concerned about.

María Elena Lescano, president of the Chuquisaka Pediatric Association, said Tuesday that cases “are always sporadic, but not epidemic.” The disease, she noted, is “very fragile, and patients can recover with sequelae, or they can die”. It’s an infection at the level of the spinal canal.”

“In children, we didn’t follow up because it’s so rare,” he added, before noting that in adults, “there should be about three cases this year.”

Miguel Ángel Mújica, head of pediatric services at Santa Barbara Hospital, agrees with Lescano, saying “we haven’t had a picture for a long time.”

what is it?

Meningitis is a complication of a respiratory or gastrointestinal process. It can appear through viruses, but the most serious cases are bacterial. Mujica also explained that it directly affects the nervous system, but if diagnosed early, “it has a favorable evolution”.

Parents must be aware of the symptoms of the disease and, in case of suspicion, should take their child to a health center.

“The common cold should not exceed five to seven days. If symptoms such as fever, vomiting or seizures occur during this period, it must be diagnosed immediately.” The head of the pediatrics urged.

in santa cruz

The unit confirmed a second case of meningitis yesterday. This is a five month old baby. The first case was detected at the Palma Sola prison over the weekend.

Carlos Hurtado, epidemiology manager at the headquarters, said the second case did not have a full vaccine regimen for either empty clutch or pneumococcal meningitis.

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