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Paraguay reaches 125 mpox cases nationwide

Asuncion, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) Paraguayan health authorities on Monday informed the country has already reported 72 cases of mpox in this year, a figure which, in addition to 53 cases registered in 2022, brings total to 125 patients.

According to lab results, 99% of those mpox-infected patients are men and only one woman, while the average age is 33, Health Ministry reported.

The areas with highest incidence are the Central Metropolitan Area (60%) and Asunción (39%), while there is only one confirmed case in Presidente Hayes.

The 72 mpox cases reported this year were detected in January-March period, according to the Health Surveillance Directorate.

Among main symptoms found were skin lesions (including genitalia), muscle pain, decay, fever, headache and swollen glands.

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