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Mpox (Monkeypox) Update – Bello, Antioquia, Colombia
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This facts is based on an article from El Colombiano.
Key Facts
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Confirmed Cases in Bello | 16 confirmed cases of Mpox (monkeypox) |
| Confirmed Cases in Antioquia | 88 cases (as of early October) – 61% of all cases in Colombia. |
| transmission | Close contact with body fluids, skin lesions, mucous membranes, respiratory droplets (prolonged face-to-face contact), or contaminated objects (bedding, towels). |
| Symptoms | Skin lesions (pimples/blisters) anywhere on the body, fever, headache, muscle pain, exhaustion, swollen lymph nodes. |
| Severity | Not deadly, but can be quite annoying. Duration: 2-4 weeks. |
| Vaccine | Available for those who have had contact with confirmed patients. |
| Recommendations | Isolate if symptoms appear, see a doctor, do not scratch lesions, keep lesions clean. |
Transmission Details
Mpox is a disease caused by a virus transmitted through close contact.
Crucial Links
- El Colombiano – Bello
- WHO: Monkeypox no longer an international health emergency
- El Colombiano – Cases in Antioquia
- Ministry of Health of Antioquia
emergency Hotline (Bello): (604) 322 48 48