They analyze the second scarlet fever outbreak at a school in Rio Blanco, Cerro Largo

After the outbreak scarlet fever The Public Health Ministry is investigating two cases in Río Branco registered in the town of Wenceslao Silveira in the province of Cerro Largo.

Cerro Largo Health Director Pablo Acosta tells us Underline They were three 8-year-olds who were initially contacted by a girl who had been transferred to Montevideo. Acosta said the children are feeling fine and have been started on antibiotics.

Authorities are studying the case in the city rio blanco. They are currently analyzing whether it is an outbreak, the situation and the contact with the families of the junior students.

Scarlet Fever: What is it?

The Ministry of Public Health (MSP) reported on October 17 that “Strep cases are expected to increase depending on the time of year.”

Group A Streptococcus is a group of bacteria that can cause mild infections, such as pharyngitis or scarlet fever, and occasionally serious illness.

These infections are spread through respiratory droplets or through direct contact with an infected person who talks, coughs, sneezes, or touches an infected surface (and then puts their hands in their mouth) or by sharing glasses, plates, toys, or other utensils ) to spread bacteria.

It usually takes two to five days for someone exposed to group A strep to develop pharyngitis or scarlet fever.

The most common symptoms of scarlet fever are red skin, sore throat, fever (38.3°C or higher), a red rash with a sandpaper texture, dark red skin in the armpits, elbows, and groin creases, and white moss on or on the tongue. Back of throat, “raspberry” tongue, headache, nausea or vomiting, swollen glands, body aches.

If you experience some of these symptoms, it’s important to talk to your healthcare provider for prompt diagnosis and to avoid self-medicating with antibiotics.

prevention

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 the room daily, clean and clean Surfaces and toys are disinfected.

Children with respiratory symptoms, including sore throats, should not attend educational or sports centers or social gatherings, authorities said.

To resume activities after having strep throat or scarlet fever, the child must have been symptom-free for more than 24 hours and have been receiving antibiotics for more than 24 hours.