Scarlet fever is an infection that is transmitted through sneezing or coughing. We tell you the symptoms of this disease and how it will affect Querétaro.
The Hidalgo Health Department reported 27 cases of scarlet fever, also known as scarlet fever, so the population is urged to take preventive measures.
How is scarlet fever spread?
Scarlet fever is spread from person to person through sneezing or coughing, so it is important to take the corresponding preventive measures and reinforce health protocols to avoid an increase in infections.
How many cases of scarlet fever are there in Mexico?
Mexico City has 59 cases of scarlet fever in men and 56 cases in women, as reported in the Epidemiological Surveillance Report for Week 25 of the Ministry of Health, being one of the entities with the highest number of cases.
The state of Nuevo León registered 39 cases in men and 35 in women.
Jalisco has 41 cases in men and 33 in infected women.
In total there are 425 cases of scarlet fever in men and 360 in women throughout the country.
Querétaro has not reported any cases of scarlet fever so far.
What are the symptoms of scarlet fever? Scarlet fever is an infection caused by the bacteria Streptococcus A. Symptoms of this disease include:
Nausea
Body aches
Fever higher than 38.5 degrees
Reddened skin in the folds of the armpit, elbow and groin.
Tongue with red spots
Headache
Source: aztecaqueretaro
