Keith Woolford Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 (edited) Over 10,600 cases of conjunctivitis have been reported and the Ministry of Health has declared a 'low intensity' epidemic. Edited August 2, 2017 by Keith Woolford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted August 6, 2017 Author Share Posted August 6, 2017 272 cases of Viral Conjunctivitis have been reported at various medical centres in Chiriqui. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Moderator_02 Posted August 15, 2017 Moderators Share Posted August 15, 2017 Quote Conjunctivitis epidemic mushrooms to 25,557 Posted on August 14, 2017 in Panama Post Views: 134 Conjunctivitis epidemic mushrooms to 25,557 PANAMA’S conjunctivitis epidemic has mushroomed to 25,557 cases and climbing since it was declared on August 2 says the Ministry of Health (Minsa). At the time the outbreak was listed an epidemic, there were 10, 646 reported cases The Gorgas Memorial Institute of Health Studies detected that the agent that is causing the disease is an enterovirus that can be transmitted by direct contact with ocular, respiratory or stool secretions, but It can also come from environmental sources, and affects people of all ages. The incubation period for conjunctivitis is between 12 and 72 hours. It is maintained for four consecutive days, in its lighter phase, but may be up to 12 days when it becomes full blown. http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/conjunctivitis-epidemic-mushrooms-25557 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hil Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I have caught this virus in one eye. The drug stores in town have plenty of medicine. Hopefully the other eye doesn't get it. I am applying the medicine to both eyes anyway. Oftagen; with .3% gentamicina. The pain has gone so maybe the pink eye will leave soon. Don't have a clue where I caught it. Maybe on the golf course...................lololololol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 Google results for "holistic treatment conjunctivitis". Medical resources such as Dr. Axe, Mommypotamus, and Holisticsquid recommend using everything from soup to nuts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Moderator_02 Posted September 17, 2017 Moderators Share Posted September 17, 2017 Quote Conjunctivitis outbreak eases Posted on September 16, 2017 in Panama Post Views: 105 THE CONJUNCTIVITIS epidemic that has swept the country has shown a “significant decline” in cases says the Ministry of Health (MINSA), but care is still needed. On Saturday, Sep. 16 The Epidemiological Surveillance System reported a drop of 6,900 cases. During the outbreak over 74,000 cases were reported The Health Regions most affected have been: San Miguelito, Bocas del Toro, Colón, Panama Metro and West Panama; while the most affected age groups are those under five years of age, followed by the age group of 20 to 49 years. The Ministry warns that the outbreak is still active and has issued some preventive recommendations Frequent hand washing with soap and water, or use of alcohol gel. Avoid touching your eyes. The use of disposable tissues is recommended to dry the ocular secretions and discard them appropriately immediately after use. Cover your nose and mouth with tissue when you cough Do not share personal items such as: glasses, contact lenses, sunglasses, cloths, hand towels or handkerchiefs. People with conjunctivitis should stay home, and only go out to see the doctor until the signs and symptoms have disappeared. They should not attend schools, shopping centers, or social events or make unnecessary visits to residences. Do not self-medicate or share eye drops. Likewise, the entire population is advised to go to their Health Center, Polyclinic or private doctor if they present the following symptoms: Red eyes with or without the sensation of “grit”, or other discomfort. Swollen eyelids. Itching or pain in one or both eyes. The acute conjunctivitis epidemic is not confined to Panama. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO / WHO). says that in other countries of the region similar outbreaks have been detected during the year. http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/conjunctivitis-outbreak-eases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posted on September 16, 2017 in Panama Post Views: 105 THE CONJUNCTIVITIS epidemic that has swept the country has shown a “significant decline” in cases says the Ministry of Health (MINSA), but care is still needed. On Saturday, Sep. 16 The Epidemiological Surveillance System reported a drop of 6,900 cases. During the outbreak over 74,000 cases were reported The Health Regions most affected have been: San Miguelito, Bocas del Toro, Colón, Panama Metro and West Panama; while the most affected age groups are those under five years of age, followed by the age group of 20 to 49 years. The Ministry warns that the outbreak is still active and has issued some preventive recommendations Frequent hand washing with soap and water, or use of alcohol gel. Avoid touching your eyes. The use of disposable tissues is recommended to dry the ocular secretions and discard them appropriately immediately after use. Cover your nose and mouth with tissue when you cough Do not share personal items such as: glasses, contact lenses, sunglasses, cloths, hand towels or handkerchiefs. People with conjunctivitis should stay home, and only go out to see the doctor until the signs and symptoms have disappeared. They should not attend schools, shopping centers, or social events or make unnecessary visits to residences. Do not self-medicate or share eye drops. Likewise, the entire population is advised to go to their Health Center, Polyclinic or private doctor if they present the following symptoms: Red eyes with or without the sensation of “grit”, or other discomfort. Swollen eyelids. Itching or pain in one or both eyes. The acute conjunctivitis epidemic is not confined to Panama. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO / WHO). says that in other countries of the region similar outbreaks have been detected during the year.
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