Health district confirms hepatitis A outbreak in Pavas: 26 people infected

go through Janice Valverde | October 10, 2023 7:36 am

COOPESALUD RL, which manages the San José Pavas Sanitary District, confirmed, 26 cases were positive for hepatitis A In that capital region, this became a new outbreak in Costa Rica.

“have 33 suspected or reported cases of hepatitis A26 of them have been confirmed positive. “The doctor from the medical institution explained, Andrea Chavarria

“An outbreak is when there is Abnormal increase The incidence of any disease. So, for example, there are always cases of hepatitis throughout the year, but when we see that number is larger than expected, when we see an abnormal increase, we talk about an outbreak,” he explained.

Last week, the Ministry of Health announced Hepatitis A outbreak In Barreal de Heredia.

In the case of Pavas de San José, the health district Rule out that the disease is spread through drinking water.

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​“The Costa Rica Aqueducts and Sewers Institute (AYA) conducted a study on water and we already have a report, This is normal and there is no data showing that water is contaminated with hepatitis. So we can stay calm on that front.

“However, those who do not have access to drinking water, which does not come from AYA but from clandestine pipes, In these cases, yes or no, you must boil the water.”, said medical experts.

The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) has warned since July last year that Hepatitis A cases on the rise domestic.

This disease can cause Inflammation of the liver, characterized by easy and rapid spreadprimarily when a person ingests water or food contaminated with the feces of an infected person.

your period Incubation period is 14 to 28 days It can range from a mild illness lasting one to two weeks to a severe and disabling illness lasting several months.

Doctors ask people Be wary of appearance Symptoms such as:

• fever.
• Discomfort.
• Loss of appetite.
• diarrhea.
• nausea.
• Abdominal discomfort.
• Urine is dark in color.
• Yellowing of skin and eyes.