They give HIV treatment to the victims of holes via metro and streets of CDMX

On the subject Holes in the subway and streets Mexico City (CDMX), Capital health authorities stated that they are given HIV treatment For those who were victims of these “pegs”.

He was Health Municipality CDMX, Nadine Jassman ZilbermanThose who explained how people who have suffered from some suffered Tingling Either in the mass transportation system (STC) or on public roads.

The official explained that people are attending the first time where a report on a hole is submitted. From there they are transferred to some Health Unit The situation is analyzed and then treats the condition according to what each person offers.

HIV treatment for hole in the subway

As Gasman Zilbermann mentioned that holes are subject to general studies such as Biochemical measurement, as well as toxic tests.

At the same time, he affirmed that they give them HIV prevention; At that time, he said, they are given the first dose and point to Condisa clinic To give continuity for 28 days required.

However, the official explained that it is so Very unlikely With this mechanism, HIV can be transmitted, because the virus is still active outside.

What do you know about prevention?

Some important points on exposure to the era are:

• It is a short treatment (28 days) for HIV drugs that are taken after a possible exposure to HIV to prevent virus infection.
• PEP should start within the first 72 hours after the potential exposure to HIV.
• Although PEP effectively reduces the risk of HIV infection when taking it properly, it should only be used in emergency situations and is not replaced by regular use of other HIV prevention methods.

Protocol against “pegs”

For its part, the head of the Ministry of Citizen Security (SSC), Pablo Wozkuiz, He pointed out that the protocol is active immediately before reporting any case and contemplates the following steps:

• The proximity police act as the first respondent before complaining or requesting help from the person.
• A person is sent to an area where he receives the first medical care.
• The immediate transfer of the person affected by the appointed health center is carried out. This urgent transfer allows the victim to obtain a specialized medical attention as soon as possible.
• At the health center, a medical evaluation is made and samples are taken for various toxic analyzes.
• The Prosecutor’s Office collapses at the complaint site and the interview begins in the case. The medical staff evaluates a complete clinical clinical for the victim.
• Clinical samples and clinical urine are taken to discover the potential existence of external substances in the body. These tests are analyzed with two different accredited institutions, as well as documented by a specialized medical staff and is repaired with special photography, i.e. physical injury or a brand provided by a person.
• As part of the treatment after possible exposure, it begins with preventive treatment.
• Finally, as soon as the legal and psychological accompaniment is presented.

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