During this year The state of Zacatecas has seen a 62% increase in hepatitis A cases.
According to the data of the Epidemiological Bulletin of the Federal Ministry of Health, by 2023, The health department has dealt with 81 cases of the above infections, 31 more than last year, Over the same period, 50 people have registered.
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At the state level, the infectious disease 46 male patients and 35 female patients have been identified.
The same goes for the whole country From January to the present, the disease has mainly occurred in men, with a total of 2,388 cases, while women have infected a total of 1,546 cases. The entities with the most cases are Mexico City and Guanajuato.
exist. .between Symptoms caused by hepatitis A are: weakness, malaise, diarrhea, vomiting, fever, jaundice, which is characterized by yellow eyes and skin, Lucía Reyes Veyna, director of epidemiology at the Zacatecas State Department of Health, reported.
he advised If the child has these symptoms, parents should not self-medicatebecause it can be dangerous lead to further damage to the liver.
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He added that the best way to avoid Hepatitis A – most common in minors – yes Strengthen cleaning measures: drink boiled water, prepare food cleanly, and wash hands frequently.
Likewise, basic sanitation can reduce the risk of infection: Properly dispose of excreta and domestic waste. arriveWhen dining out, it’s important to choose a clean placefood is prepared and distributed by personnel following hygiene rules.