Patient with suspected Mpox is transferred from Brasiléia to Rio Branco; case could be the second on the border

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A woman identified as Ana Sousa da Silva, aged 56, was transferred late this Tuesday afternoon (17) from the Brasiléia Regional Hospital to the Rio Branco Emergency Room, after presenting symptoms suspected of

According to medical information, the patient had initially been admitted to the Brasiléia hospital on the 15th, where she received her first care. Given the suspicion of the disease, she was sent to the capital of Acre, where she will undergo a more detailed evaluation.

Woman remains in stable condition under medical supervision/ Photo: ContilNet

Upon admission to the Rio Branco Emergency Room, the health team requested specific tests to investigate the possible infection.

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Despite the suspicion, Ana’s health condition is considered stable. She remains under medical supervision while awaiting the results of tests, which will confirm or rule out the diagnosis.

Team investigates possible Mpox case/ Photo: ContilNet

If the infection is confirmed, this could be the second record of the disease in the Acre border region.