Department of Health of Neuquén Province

This is a teenager from San Martin de los Andes who is currently hospitalized in the capital of Neuquén. The Ministry of Health is investigating close contacts and publishing recommendations to prevent the spread of the disease.

Yesterday, a case of Hantavirus infection was confirmed in San Martin de los Andes, the Neuquén Province Department of Health reported. This is a 14-year-old teenager, originally from the city. The minor was taken to a hospital in Neuquén where she was admitted to intensive care.

It should be noted that the Department of Epidemiology at Ramon Carrillo Hospital is conducting an appropriate investigation in order to detect possible close contacts, that is, people who could have been in contact with the teenager in the period between February 25 and March 2 (the period that was with the appearance of symptoms and the possibility of transmission). ), given that the aforementioned disease can be transmitted from one person to another.

The regional health file indicates that the virus is present in the urine, saliva and feces of long-tailed rodents, and that the foothills and mountain range of Neuquén Province are considered a risk area for the disease.

Since the disease occurs at any time of the year throughout the mountainous region, regardless of the flowering of coleopsis, precautions must be taken to avoid infection with Hantavirus.

The Ministry of Health recommends not coming into contact with rodents or their droppings; Do not enter barns or homes that have been closed for an extended period without adequate ventilation first; Do not weed or pick fruit in cleanup areas without taking appropriate preventive measures (Face Mask Type 95).

It is also recommended to camp in authorized areas; Clean and clear around homes and keep firewood organized and out of the way of homes.