Why did Otis’ death spark a health crisis?Experts warn of possible illnesses

After passing hurricane otisessential services in different communities and cities were disrupted, in addition streets They are filled with water, dirt and garbage Acapulconios have left due to a lack of trucks to support garbage collection.

Experts share their views despite government agencies deployed to support victims Concern about possible health crisis Ports may face this situation due to the risk of spreading disease.

Kabla, a company focused on distributing diagnostic tests, said, noting that “cultivation focus has resulted from the accumulation of water following hurricanes. spread of mosquitoes“, the newspaper quoted financial aspects.

Likewise, disruptions in basic services and lack of drinking water can exacerbate health problems. Already exist and lead to new outbreaks. “(Mosquitoes), if not properly controlled, can cause epidemic outbreaks and threaten people’s health.” person bitten by itBiopharmaceutical chemist Paulina Mejía from Cabra told the above-mentioned media.

The situation derived from the above conditions Dengue, Zika and cholera may increase since the first two are passed mosquito bitesand the third is consuming contaminated food or water stool of infected persons.

symptoms of infection Dengue fever or Zika They are fever, nausea, dizziness, vomiting, and muscle and joint pain.Although cholera directly affects body functions vital organs, including the heart”, explains Mejía.

Other diseases expected to affect people in Guerrero state where Hurricane Otis passed are Gastrointestinal tract (gastroenteritis and leptospirosis) The lack of clean water forces people to eat contaminated food.

It is noteworthy that on October 8, Health Minister Jorge Alcocer Varela reported in La Mañanera that medical assistance had been provided to the victims, including 33,507 consultations and 31,594 nursing actions.

Of these, 549 patients were transferred to other units (63 by air and 486 by land).Likewise, they have been supplied Three thousand,882 doses of COVID-19 vaccinehepatitis B, tetanus, diphtheria, measles and influenza.