Epidemiological Alert: Hemorrhagic fever due to Arenavirus in Bolivia (18 July 2019)
Alerta Epidemiológica: Fiebre Hemorrágica por Arenavirus en Bolivia (18 julio 2019)
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On 28 June 2019, the Ministry of Health of the Plurinational State of Bolivia received a report of 3 cases of hemorrhagic febrile syndrome of unknown etiology with suspected human-to-human transmission. As of 17 July 2019, there are a total of 5 cases, including 3 deaths. Of the total cases, 3 have been laboratory-confirmed (one fatal) and 2 have been classified as probable cases (both fatal). The cases had symptom onset between 29 April and 29 May 2019. Four of the 5 cases are male, with ages ranging between 21 to 65 years (median 42 years). Three of the cases are healthcare workers and the other 2 cases are agricultural workers. El 28 de junio de 2019, el Ministerio de Salud del Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia recibió el reporte de 3 casos de síndrome febril hemorrágico de etiología desconocida, con sospecha de transmisión de persona a persona. Hasta el 17 de julio de 2019, se tiene un total de cinco casos, incluidas tres defunciones. Del total de casos, tres han sido confirmados por laboratorio (uno de ellos falleció) y 2 fueron clasificados como casos probables (los dos fallecieron). Los casos, iniciaron síntomas entre el 29 de abril y el 29 de mayo de 2019. Cuatro de los cinco casos son hombres, con edades entre 21 y 65 años (mediana 42 años). Tres de los casos son personal de salud y los otros dos agricultores.
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