18:26 | Iquitos, November. 30.
Regarding possible cases of tuberculosis at the Juan Pablo II Educational Foundation in Iquitos, in the Loreto region, the Ministry of Health (Mensa) reported that so far and after examinations have been carried out, no confirmed cases of the disease have been found.
The morning shift student and the diagnosed teacher are undergoing treatment at the MINSA and ESALUD institutions, respectively. Defines the statement in question.
He adds that too Sputum sampling was performed for 34 students and 12 teachers (morning period), and the results were negative, and for 24 contacts (evening period), and the results were negative.
In addition, When discard tests were applied in the standard PPD (purified protein derivative) manner, 91 non-reactive tests were obtained, while additional tests were requested from 3 teachers.
All close contacts (students and teachers) were clinically evaluated. For this, The Ministry of Mensa, in cooperation with the Global Fund, conducted mobile X-rays and molecular expert tests to detect additional cases of tuberculosis, the document explains.
He also states that conversations are still being held with parents and teachers about TB preventive measures, such as hygiene, ventilation, healthy eating and proper treatment for infected people.
The document also indicates this The Ministry of Health is intensifying active research on tuberculosis cases for early detection. He points out, “For this reason, the health intervention was effective in early diagnosis and control of tuberculosis in the institution, with continuous monitoring of outstanding contacts.”
He added that the October 9 Health Services Provision Foundation carried out the intervention with a team consisting of doctors, nurses, and psychologists, in coordination with the school administration and teachers.
La Geresa Loreto has the necessary supplies for exclusion tests, as well as medications to ensure treatment and preventive treatment for tuberculosis. Tests to detect tuberculosis are free, as are medications of all forms, including preventive treatment in all health facilities.
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Publication date: 11/30/2024
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