“Two further reported notifications correspond, one to a scarlet fever case and the other to a respiratory illness (pneumonia); both are hospitalized at home and are progressing well,” the portfolio detailed.
The Ministry of Public Health (MSP) reports an “expected” increase in detected strep cases “depending on the time of year,” specifically an outbreak of two or more among a group of people at a school in Montevideo cases. One of the five-year-old children died.
“this Streptococcus Group A bacteria are a group of bacteria that can cause mild infections such as pharyngitis or scarlet fever, as well as less common serious illnesses, the health ministry warned in a statement released on Tuesday. In the above outbreak, three confirmed cases were reported, and we regret that a 5-year-old child died due to an infection caused by Streptococcus pyogenes, a bacterium that causes infections in children, adolescents, and adults with possible severe or mild clinical manifestations. Manifestations, such as pharyngitis or scarlet fever—” he added.
According to the MSP, the outbreak was notified through the health supervision department and appropriate measures were taken. “The other two reported notifications correspond, one to a scarlet fever case and the other to a respiratory disease (pneumonia); both are hospitalized at home and are progressing well,” he explained.
The Ministry of Health states, “These infections are spread through respiratory droplets or through direct contact with an infected person who spreads the bacteria when they talk, cough, sneeze or touch infected surfaces, or if they put their hands on mouth, sharing glasses, dishes, toys or other utensils.”
Generally speaking, it usually takes two to five days to reach people in this group Streptococcus A Suffering from pharyngitis or scarlet fever. 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 your room every day, and keep surfaces clean Disinfect toys and toys, and avoid overcrowding.
The Ministry of Health emphasizes: “Children with respiratory symptoms, including sore throat, should not attend educational or sports centers or social gatherings.” He emphasized: “Children returning to activities after strep throat or scarlet fever must be within 24 He has not developed any symptoms for more than 24 hours and has been treated with antibiotics for more than 24 hours.”