Northern Region Records 47 Cases of MPOX in 2025 Verified | Health
Between January 1 and April 30 this yearThe northern area of Brazil Cases of 47 MPOX have been verified, A disease known as Monkey’s smallpox in the past. The Led by Amazonas The number of infections 63 notifications and 33 cases were verified. In PareThey are 19 notifications have been entered, 14 cases are verified Only in the capital, BethlehemIn addition to the death of the disease. The remaining five states have not received records.
According to the State Secretariat of Amazonas (SES-AM), Of the 63 reports notified, 29 have been discarded and so far death has not been recorded. In a statement, the agency emphasizes the importance of seeking medical help in case of fever, skin injuries or extreme fatigue and is alone when necessary.
In para, according to the State Department of Health (SESPA), In addition to 14 cases in Belem, infections are confirmed in the municipalities of Anindeva and MaritubaIn addition to the case imported from another state. Despite the verification of death, the SESPA denies the presence of a spread and highlights strengthening preventive measures.
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According to health companies, the main guides are the main guides to reduce the risk of infection:
- • Avoid direct contact with skin injuries, crusts or body fluids of infected people;
- • Hands often wash or use gel alcohol;
- • Practice safe sex and observe suspicious signs in the partner;
- • Maintain a respiratory label when coughing or sneezing;
- • Use masks in closed and poorly ventilated places;
- • Keep tough hygiene and personal use items.
“It is essential to know about notification and diagnostic currents for municipalities, which follow the guidelines of the Ministry of Health,” the Secretary said in a statement.
The new race is marked in Brazil
In March, the Ministry of Health The first case was confirmed in the Brazil of MPox Strain 1B. Patient, 29 -year -old woman from Sao Palo’s Metropolitan area, He is in contact with a family member who returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo facing the disease. The case was confirmed by the genetic range, which identified the similarity with genes found in other countries. The patient is under supervision, so far no secondary cases records. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been informed, And Epidemiological Surveillance Network is strengthened.
What is mpox?
Mpox is caused by Monkeyipox virus And can be transmitted among people by contact with injuries, body fluids or contaminated items. In the forest areas, the virus is also transmitted from wild animals to humans.
Mpox features
Symptoms range from light to serious and are:
- Fever
- Headache,
- Muscle pains,
- Exhaustion
- Swollen ganglia,
- Rash that resemble blisters or wounds.
Injuries are found on the face, arms, feet, genitalia or anal area, which lasts two to four weeks.
