October 28, 13:29Grupo Globo

Syphilis cases increase in the interior of São Paulo during awareness campaign

During 'Green October,' dedicated to the prevention and awareness of sexually transmitted infections, the number of syphilis diagnoses has raised the alert level for health authorities in cities located in western São Paulo state.

This survey covers cases of the acquired form of the disease, diagnoses made in pregnant women, and occurrences of congenital syphilis, which manifests when the bacteria is transmitted from the mother to the baby during childbirth or while the baby is in utero.

Data compiled by TV TEM in the first half of this month presents an overview of contamination in the main municipalities of the region. In Bauru, 652 cases of acquired syphilis were registered up to August, in addition to 187 infections in pregnant women and 119 diagnoses of congenital syphilis in newborns.

In Marília, the total reached 223 cases of the acquired form of the disease, totaling 95 cases in pregnant women and 28 congenital infections. Meanwhile, Presidente Prudente recorded 170 cases of acquired syphilis and confirmed 14 cases of congenital transmission.

To control the spread of the bacteria, specialists emphasize the importance of continuous use of barriers in all sexual acts and the performance of rapid tests.

Care during pregnancy and testing in the SUS

Congenital syphilis represents a serious medical concern, demanding early identification. An infectious disease specialist underlines that syphilis testing is mandatory throughout prenatal care, and mothers should undergo it immediately after discovering their pregnancy.

The specialist clarifies that treatment must begin as soon as possible from the moment of diagnosis, as the risk of the baby contracting the bacteria present in the mother increases as the pregnancy progresses.

Furthermore, the doctor warns that attention and treatment should not focus only on the pregnant woman; as soon as she is diagnosed, her partner is also recommended by the doctor to start treatment for the disease.

All necessary support, including treatments, can and should be accessed free of charge through the Unified Health System (SUS). To assist in the diagnostic process, the public network offers rapid syphilis tests, with results provided within thirty minutes.

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Additionally, 23 children, after consultation with medical staff, received recommendations and were sent home for treatment; their condition was deemed satisfactory.

Specialists are checking all products and dishes that the children consumed during breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack, and are also identifying the suppliers of these products. Collected samples have been sent for bacteriological testing. The epidemiological investigation is ongoing, and the definitive causes of the illness have not yet been established.

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Esmeraldas

Images captured by viewers of TV Globo show the large amount of hail that fell over Esmeraldas after the afternoon storm. A resident reported ice stones scattered throughout the Itaporã neighborhood, noting great fright and the inability to leave the vehicle due to street flooding. Tree branches also fell in the same area.

In the city center, a viewer filmed a torrent running down the asphalt while hail fell in her home's garden. She estimated that the rain lasted for approximately thirty minutes.

Ribeirão das Neves

In Ribeirão das Neves, a resident of the San Genaro neighborhood witnessed the strong storm accompanied by hail. According to this resident, the rain lasted about fifteen minutes and was accompanied by a gust of wind. The Fire Department was called to attend to a fallen tree incident on Rua Sete. The corporation reported that branches dragged the electrical wiring during the fall, causing road obstruction.

The municipal administration of Ribeirão das Neves communicated that the Veneza neighborhood area was the most impacted by the rain, although there were no requests made to Civil Defense.

Belo Horizonte

The capital city registered rainfall in different areas. In the four periods before 6:10 PM, the Venda Nova neighborhood accumulated the largest amount of water, totaling 21.4 millimeters. The Northeast, Pampulha, and North regions registered 19.8 mm, 13 mm, and 11.6 mm, respectively, according to data provided by Civil Defense. It is relevant to note that the expected climatic average for October in the capital is 110.1 mm.