A man who refused HIV treatment died of monkeypox at a hospital in Dos de Mayo.

Director Dos de Mayo National HospitalEduardo Farfan, reported the death of a patient infected with monkeypox, which is the first death in Peru of a person carrying the virus, of which 305 cases have already been identified in the country.

In communication with RPP Newsthe doctor said that the patient, a 45-year-old man who had refused HIV treatment, was admitted on Wednesday, July 27, in an “extremely serious” condition, in septic shock.

The man had a very high infection rate due to the vulnerable position he was in as he had already developed symptoms of AIDS. He had lung problems and injuries to various parts of his body.

Farfan explained that the death was not caused monkeypox, an illness he considered “another occurrence” in a patient already suffering from other illnesses. He pointed out that death was mainly due to septic shock (a strong reaction of the body to an infection that disrupts the functioning of the organs) and respiratory complications.

In this sense, he believed that this case should not be considered a case of death as a result of infection with a virus. monkeypox.

305 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Peru

305 number of confirmed cases monkeypox in Peru, a rare disease caused by a virus transmitted from animals to humans, similar to smallpox but less serious.

According to the Ministry of Health (Minsa), cases are common in nine regions: Lima, Callao, Ica, La Libertad, Tacna, Loreto, Piura, Cusco and Junin.

Through its Twitter account, Minsa indicates that 262 cases have been reported in Lima metropolitan, 2 in the provinces of Lima, 20 in Callao, 3 in Ica, 12 in La Libertad, 1 in Tacna, 1 in Loreto, 1 in Piura. Cusco and 1 in Junin.

Minsa has registered 91 hospital discharges, while all patients have received medical care and are under observation, and contacts have been established.

In said portfolio, the public is asked to call 113, option 6, in the event of a rash or skin lesions; or they can also go to the nearest medical facility.

What is monkeypox?

It is a rare disease caused by a virus that is transmitted from animals to humans and is similar to smallpox but is considered less serious.

How is it transmitted?

– By direct contact with the blood, body fluids, skin lesions or mucous membranes of infected wild animals such as rodents and primates from Africa.

– By direct contact with infected secretions from the respiratory tract of an infected person, as well as droplets released when coughing, talking or sneezing.

– Touching skin lesions or materials used to clean or treat lesions.

– For touching objects recently contaminated with patient fluids, such as sheets, dishes, etc.

How to avoid infection?

– Avoid contact.

– Wash your hands.

– Wear a mask.

– Isolate yourself if you have symptoms.