Oaxaca authorities have activated epidemiological surveillance, prevention and control protocols for three suspected cases of human rabies in the state.

The First Sanitary Jurisdiction “Central Valley” of Health Services activated the protocol due to reports of three suspected cases of human rabies in minors, in the city of Palo de Lima, municipality of San Lorenzo Texmelúcan, Oaxaca.

In a statement, Oaxaca health authorities said that the ages of the patients with suspected human rabies are 8, 7 and 2 years old, belonging to the Sola Vega district in the south sierra region, they are at Doctor Aurelio. Valdivieso Civil Hospital.

The health condition of two of the three minors suspected of being exposed to rabies is serious, while the others are reported to be stable, under medical supervision.

According to his statement, laboratory tests have been carried out and sent for analysis to the Institute for Epidemiology Diagnosis and Referral (Indre), with the aim of ruling out or confirming the presence of the virus.

Likewise, the relevant authorities have continued to detect and identify risk contacts.

The following recommendations are made for the population:

• In case of assault by a pet or wild animal, go and report it to medical services to start a treatment protocol
• Avoid touching or approaching wild animals
• Keep trash in tightly closed containers
• Prevent wildlife from entering through doors, windows and other entrances to the home
• Review the companion animal’s vaccination record

What is human anger?

Rabies in humans is a disease that is transmitted to humans through animals carrying the virus, either through infected bites, scratches or saliva.

What are the symptoms of rabies in humans?

Some of the symptoms are:

• fever accompanied by pain
• Tingling, itching, or stinging sensation in the wound area
• dehydration
• Headache
• General discomfort
• Hyperactive
• Hydrophobia (fear of water)
• Sometimes aerophobia (fear of air currents)
• If the virus spreads through the central nervous system, it can inflame the brain and spinal cord, causing death.