During one of the concerts of the tour Women no longer cryby Colombian singer Shakira, held in the United States, sanitary alerts were activated due to a possible mass exposure to measles virus.
The New Jersey Department of Health confirmed that it investigates a possible outbreak after the May 15 show at the Metlife Stadium, located in New York, which was attended by about 82 thousand people.
Measles at the Shakira concert?
As reported by the international media The countrylast Tuesday, May 20, the US health authorities notified that a person infected with measles attended the event.
Although the individual does not reside in New Jersey, he was present at the stadium between 7:30 p.m.
The risk of exposure to virus is considered high, given the highly contagious character of measles and the large volume of people present.
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What is measles and how is it transmitted?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO)measles is an extremely contagious viral disease, which is transmitted through droplets that are expelled when coughing, sneezing or speaking.
Although it mainly affects children, it can also spread non -immunized adults.
The first symptoms may appear between 8 and 12 days after exposure to virus, and usually include:
- High fever
- Nasal congestion (rhinorrhea)
- Ocular redness
- White spots inside the mouth
- Cutaneous rash (exanthema) that begins in the face and extends to the body
What risks does this disease imply?
Although many people recover in two or three weeks, measles can cause serious complications, especially in malnourished children and people with weakened immunological systems. Among the most severe consequences are:
- Blindness
- Encephalitis (brain inflammation)
- Severe diarrhea
- Ear infections
- Pneumonia
Recommendations of health authorities
The New Jersey Department of Health has asked the people who attended the May 15 concert at the Metlife Stadium that are attentive to the symptoms and immediately consult with a health professional if they present signs compatible with measles.
It is also recommended to verify the vaccination status, since the measles vaccine (triple viral: measles, paper and rubella – MMR) is the most effective preventive measure.
This article is based on a publication of Publimetro, with information from El País and WHO.
