(Video) New health emergency in Costa Rica?Rising hepatitis A cases worries authorities

With two months to go until the end of 2023, the country may be in new health crisis Considering the possibility of closing nearly 2,000 cases Hepatitis Aas of September last year, a total of 1,435 people According to the data, people diagnosed with the disease ministry of health.

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In this sense, saint joseph Ranked first among the hardest-hit areas, with a total 960 Confirmed cases, then Alajuela and 167 case and Heredia and 94while the province puntarenas Minimum number of registration confirmations.

Source: Health Supervision Bureau of the Ministry of Health and CCSS.Courtesy/Republic

The disease’s manifestations have fluctuated in recent years, 2019 and what we get from it 2023 period More incidenceas shown in this figure.

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Confirmed cases have been extensively investigated and active surveillance In accordance with the regulations of the Health Supervision Bureau, we coordinate with other agencies to strictly monitor cases.

On the other hand, sanitary measures have been implemented and several recommendations have been made to prevent the spread of the virus, the most prominent of which are:

• importance of handwashing and comply with hygiene habits During food handling and preparation.
• Look for medical care Take it immediately if symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, diarrhea, general malaise, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), or discoloration (dark urine) occur.
• Prevention for underage children Attend Education Center If you have any of the above symptoms.