Mexico health system on alert due to respiratory virus cases

he national epidemiological surveillance system part national epidemiological surveillance committee Through a statement, it reported on the spread of respiratory viruses other than influenza or SARS-CoV-2, which experts call – respiratory syncytial virus (vibration aging),

The rise in cases in Mexico has alarmed the federal health ministry.

An increase in cases of other respiratory viruses was observed, with RSV predominating from the beginning of the season,” the statement read.

Notably, the age groups with the highest number of reported cases are 1 to 4 years old, children under 1 year old, and 5 to 9 years old.

However, due to an increase in winter-derived seasonal influenza cases, at least 463 cases of other respiratory viruses were confirmed; however, 288 of these cases (or 63%) were caused by other respiratory viruses. respiratory syncytial virus.

What are the symptoms

Respiratory syncytial virus causes the following symptoms:

• Cough, fever, or headache may be accompanied by dyspnea, myalgia, arthralgia, odynophagia, chills, chest pain, rhinorrhea, shortness of breath, loss of smell, taste disturbance, and conjunctivitis.

In children under five years of age, irritability can replace headaches.

The laboratory uses RT-PCR testing to confirm the diagnosis.

SSA advises people to prevent transmission and avoid contagion if they develop symptoms, that is, if they develop symptoms, stay home, maintain ventilation in closed areas, and cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or forearms (not hands) sneeze.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, avoid touching your face without washing your hands, avoid close contact with others, and avoid sharing glasses and eating utensils. In addition to cleaning frequently touched surfaces such as door handles and mobile devices.

he epidemiological bulletin He noted that the residential entities with the highest number of confirmed cases are the State of Mexico and Mexico City; the highest number of people hospitalized Vibration aging.