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The Ministry of Health shares recommendations before the report of new cases of the boreride of cattle in humans.
Guatemala registers cases of boreride worm in humans. (Free Press Photo: Maga courtesy).
The Ministry of Health reported on Thursday, May 29, about new cases of BARRENOR WORK IN HUMANS IN GUATEMALA.
He added that, in monitoring of active epidemiological surveillance, four new cases of cutaneous myiasis by the boreride worm of the cattle have been confirmed.
The cases are recorded in people residing in Jutiapa and Chiquimula.
Health indicated that these are added to the first case reported on May 9.
He explained that the new diagnoses correspond to people of different ages, from rural and peri -urban communities of the aforementioned departments.
The cases have been detected in San Jerónimo, Jalpatagua, Jutiapa; Loma Largo, Asunción Mita; Palos hugged, Moyuta, and Lelá Chancó, Camotán, Chiquimula.
All patients are stable and under specialized medical care, according to the Ministry of Health.
We reiterate to citizens that this disease is not contagious or transmitted between people. The borers can only affect humans or animals when the adult fly deposits its eggs on an open and hygiene wound, the wallet added.
He indicated that timely prevention and attention are key to avoiding infestation.
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He affirmed that, in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food, continues to execute joint surveillance, research and control actions, both in human and animal health.
Preventive measures
- Adequately cover any wound
- Maintain personal and home hygiene
- Protect yourself in rural environments
- Go to the closest health service in the face of any suspicious injury
- Health asks the population to remain informed only by official means and report any suspicious case to the number 3570-7727.