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Trump aims to reset war powers clock with controversial bid to bypass Congress

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President Donald Trump informed Congress Friday that a ceasefire with Iran has ended hostilities and reset the clock on congressional war powers limits, but legal experts say ongoing military operations complicate that claim.

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«For War Powers Resolution purposes, the hostilities that began on Saturday, February 28 have terminated,» a senior administration official told Fox News Digital. 

«Both parties agreed to a 2-week ceasefire on Tuesday, April 7 that has since been extended,» the official went on. «There has been no exchange of fire between U.S. Armed Forces and Iran since Tuesday, April 7.»

The White House formally notified Congress in a letter Friday under the War Powers Resolution that it considers hostilities to have ended following the ceasefire.

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U.S. Marines aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) stand watch in the Arabian Sea during naval blockade operations against Iran. As of today, 44 commercial vessels have been directed to turn around or return to port, according to U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Central Command)

«Despite the success of United States operations against the Iranian regime and continued efforts to secure a lasting peace, the threat posed by Iran and its proxy forces remains significant. Accordingly, the Department of War continues to update its force posture in the AOR in select areas to counter Iranian proxy forces’ threats and to protect the United States and its allies and partners,» Trump wrote in a letter to Congress Friday.

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«As the situation evolves, I will continue to update the Congress on noteworthy changes in the United States Armed Forces presence, consistent with the War Powers Resolution.»

For decades, presidents of both parties have pushed the limits of the War Powers Resolution, seeking flexibility to conduct military operations without being hindered by a congressional vote.

The law requires the president to end the use of U.S. forces within 60 days of entering hostilities unless Congress authorizes the operation, with a limited extension allowed for withdrawal.

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The more than two-month conflict has exposed sharply different interpretations of the law and whether the White House must seek congressional approval. Bombing ceased on April 7, but U.S. forces continue enforcing a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz — an operation widely considered an act of war.

«A ceasefire does not automatically suspend the War Powers 60-day clock,» said John Bellinger, who served as legal adviser to the State Department and National Security Council under President George W. Bush.

Apaches patrolling Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military has been enforcing a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, even during the ceasefire. (U.S. Central Command)

He pointed to the continued presence of U.S. warships and thousands of troops enforcing a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, arguing American forces «are clearly still conducting military operations and are in potential danger.»

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U.S. forces have continued boarding and seizing vessels suspected of violating the blockade, at times using force to disable ships before Marines conduct inspections.

Stephen Pomper, policy chief at the International Crisis Group and a former senior National Security Council official, was more direct.

«I don’t think it’s a very credible interpretation. It’s certainly not based on the text of the statute,» Pomper said.

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«There’s still an enormous American deployment. There’s an active blockade, which is an act of war.»

Trump is far from the first president to test the limits of the War Powers resolution, experts noted. 

During the late 1980s «Tanker War» with Iran, the George H.W. Bush administration argued that individual naval engagements did not amount to sustained hostilities. In 1999, the Clinton administration maintained that congressional funding for the Kosovo campaign effectively constituted authorization.

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More recently, the Obama administration argued that U.S. involvement in Libya did not rise to the level of «hostilities» under the War Powers Resolution, even as American forces supported air operations. The Biden administration made similar arguments in defending certain U.S. deployments tied to Yemen.

«We have seen Republican and Democratic administrations alike bypass the act in creative ways,» Nicholas Creel, Associate Prof. of Business Law at Georgia College and State University told Fox News Digital.

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Congress has periodically challenged similar interpretations in past conflicts but has rarely forced a withdrawal of U.S. forces. Courts have also largely stayed out of War Powers disputes, leaving presidents with significant latitude to define the scope of hostilities.

If Congress does not act, the administration could continue operations without new authorization.

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«It’s really up to Congress, and as often as not, Congress doesn’t want to push back,» Pomper said.

Matt Zierler, an international relations professor at Michigan State University, told Fox News Digital that Congress likely does not have the «real will» to fully execute the War Powers Act because other powers, such as passing appropriation bills that would restrict defense spending, would be more effective. Even so, Zierler said sequestration measures could come at a political loss.

«It’s a big political loss, potentially for Congress, if they start cutting off funding,» Zierler said, suggesting that the president could claim the cut in funds by Congress is hurting troops and national security. 

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«It is a political or symbolic game, but it’s not necessarily something that most members of Congress want to play, because, you know, they don’t have all the intelligence,» Zierler said. «They don’t know what’s going on, and it can get really messy.»

Asked about the 60-day clock on Thursday, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Miss., told reporters: «I have not spent a great deal of time worrying about that.»

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Dermatitis atópica: por qué no solo afecta la piel y requiere un abordaje integral

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El impacto de la dermatitis atópica en calidad de vida se refleja en el 90% de los pacientes, quienes ven alteradas áreas como el trabajo, la escuela y sus relaciones sociales (Imagen Ilustrativa Infobae)

La dermatitis atópica es una enfermedad inflamatoria crónica de la piel que afecta profundamente la vida diaria, en especial la de niños y adolescentes. Su impacto se extiende más allá de las lesiones cutáneas visibles e influye en el bienestar emocional, social y laboral de quienes la padecen. Con el objetivo de promover la atención destinada a personas con sospecha de la enfermedad, los primeros días de junio se llevará a cabo la sexta campaña nacional de detección gratuita.

La dermatitis atópica se presenta con brotes frecuentes, picazón persistente y síntomas como enrojecimiento, dolor, costras e infecciones. Este trastorno puede alterar el descanso, la dinámica familiar y el rendimiento escolar o laboral. Un abordaje integral, que incluya intervención médica especializada y atención a la salud mental, es clave para tratar eficazmente la enfermedad y preservar la calidad de vida.

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Al menos el 10% de los niños y adolescentes en el país conviven con esta dolencia, y en casi 30% de los casos los síntomas persisten hasta la adultez. El eccema puede generar incomodidad física, afectar el sueño y limitar actividades cotidianas. Las lesiones suelen aparecer en la cara, el cuero cabelludo, las manos y zonas de pliegues, aunque su localización varía según la edad.

Una médica con guardapolvo blanco examina el cuello y la nuca de un niño, revelando una zona con enrojecimiento leve y piel seca. El rostro del niño no es visible.
La dermatitis atópica afecta principalmente a niños y adolescentes, con brotes frecuentes y síntomas como picazón, enrojecimiento y lesiones cutáneas (Imagen Ilustrativa Infobae)

En la infancia, las erupciones predominan en mejillas y brazos, mientras que en adolescentes son más comunes en codos o rodillas. En adultos, suelen localizarse en párpados, muñecas, pies y manos. La diversidad de síntomas requiere ajustar el tratamiento de acuerdo al perfil del paciente para obtener mejores resultados.

Frecuentemente, la dermatitis atópica está asociada a otras comorbilidades, como alergia alimentaria, rinitis o asma. El origen multifactorial, con influencias genéticas y ambientales, explica la variabilidad de su presentación. Contar con un enfoque conjunto de dermatólogos y alergistas permite diseñar estrategias personalizadas y mejorar la salud general del paciente.

El impacto en la calidad de vida es elevado: alrededor del 90% de los pacientes ve afectada una o más áreas de su rutina diaria, como el trabajo, la escuela, los vínculos sociales y la economía familiar.

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Infografía detallada sobre la dermatitis atópica en Argentina, mostrando un brazo con lesiones cutáneas, estadísticas de prevalencia en niños y adultos, demoras en el diagnóstico, síntomas, zonas frecuentes, comorbilidades e impacto diario.

El prurito constante limita actividades cotidianas y puede originar trastornos psicológicos. Quienes padecen picazón crónica tienen el triple de posibilidades de desarrollar depresión y el doble de riesgo de experimentar ansiedad. El descanso nocturno se altera, lo que disminuye el rendimiento diurno y aumenta el riesgo de accidentes relacionados con la somnolencia.

La incomodidad, la dificultad para dormir y la exposición a lesiones pueden llevar a evitar actividades deportivas y sociales. La consulta temprana y el tratamiento adecuado son fundamentales para restablecer la salud integral y potenciar el desarrollo futuro de quienes conviven con esta patología.

El diagnóstico de la dermatitis atópica suele demorarse, especialmente en algunas provincias, donde en 6 de cada 10 casos puede tardar entre dos y cinco años. Esta demora retrasa el acceso a terapias adecuadas y complica el control de la enfermedad.

Un dermatólogo con guantes de látex blancos examina de cerca el antebrazo de un paciente, el cual presenta una visible zona de enrojecimiento y piel seca.
El 10% de los niños y adolescentes presenta dermatitis atópica, y en el 30% de los casos los síntomas persisten en la adultez (Imagen Ilustrativa Infobae)

Consultar al médico ante los primeros síntomas es esencial para lograr un diagnóstico temprano y evitar la progresión del eccema o la aparición de complicaciones graves. La detección precoz facilita la personalización del tratamiento y previene recaídas o infecciones recurrentes.

Dada su complejidad, la enfermedad requiere el trabajo coordinado de dermatólogos y alergistas, quienes adaptan las terapias según la gravedad, los antecedentes y la coexistencia de otras afecciones. Un enfoque integral mejora la eficacia del tratamiento y contribuye al bienestar físico y emocional del paciente.

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Han aparecido medicamentos biológicos, como los inhibidores de las interleuquinas 4 y 13, así como inhibidores de JAK orales, que ofrecen mejores resultados en casos moderados o graves. Estas opciones permiten controlar tanto la picazón como las lesiones cutáneas, mejorando así el pronóstico general.

Manos enguantadas de un profesional de la salud sosteniendo una jeringa prellenada y un blíster de comprimidos junto a un folleto de dermatitis atópica.
Las nuevas terapias, incluidos medicamentos biológicos y orales, logran mejores resultados en casos moderados y graves de dermatitis atópica (Imagen Ilustrativa Infobae)

Más allá de los tratamientos médicos, el autocuidado cumple un rol vital. Identificar y evitar factores desencadenantes, así como aprender sobre el adecuado cuidado de la piel, son acciones recomendadas para reducir los brotes. Los especialistas insisten en que cada caso debe recibir un seguimiento individual y un ajuste de las estrategias según la respuesta clínica.

Silvia Fernández Barrio, presidenta de la Asociación Civil para el Enfermo de Psoriasis (AEPSO), destaca que la dermatitis atópica “atraviesa mucho más que la piel”, y enfatiza la necesidad de diagnóstico oportuno y acceso a alternativas terapéuticas según cada etapa de la enfermedad.

En este contexto, la Asociación Civil para el Enfermo de Psoriasis (AEPSO), la Sociedad Argentina de Psoriasis (SOARPSO), la Asociación Argentina de Alergia e Inmunología Clínica (AAAeIC), la Sociedad de Dermatología Pediátrica para Latinoamérica (SDPL) y la Asociación Argentina de Dermatología (AAD) organizan la sexta campaña nacional de detección gratuita de dermatitis atópica. El objetivo es facilitar el acceso al diagnóstico y mejorar la calidad de vida de los afectados.

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Entre el 1 y el 7 de junio se asignarán turnos online en pedirturno.com.ar y a través del teléfono 0800 222 3776, de lunes a viernes de 9 a 14h. Las consultas y atenciones tendrán lugar del 8 al 12 de junio en diferentes provincias y ciudades, con participación de profesionales de distintas especialidades.

Estas acciones buscan reducir barreras, agilizar el diagnóstico y orientar a cada persona hacia una atención experta. Así, se promueve el control adecuado de la dermatitis atópica y se favorece una mejor calidad de vida para quienes conviven con la enfermedad.



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The celeb endorsements boosting Spencer Pratt’s chances of becoming the next LA mayor

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As Los Angeles voters prepare to head to the polls next week, reality TV star and online influencer-turned-mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has gained surprising momentum in the race for mayor. He’s racked up endorsements from fellow reality stars as well as famous actors, musicians and media personalities.

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Despite a growing list of high-profile supporters, Pratt said in an interview on «Gutfeld!» on Thursday that celebrity endorsements are not a priority for his campaign. «I actually don’t want celebrities to come out and endorse me,» he said, adding the only endorsements he wants are from «the moms and the animal lovers in L.A.»

Fox News Digital breaks down the biggest names fueling Pratt’s rise in the second-largest U.S. city ahead of the June 2 primary.

1. Joe Rogan

During an April 15 episode of «The Joe Rogan Experience,» Rogan told Pratt he would vote for him if he could.

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«Listen, man. I’m voting for you. I can’t vote for you, but I’m rooting for you,» the world’s most famous podcaster said in a sit-down with the mayoral candidate.

Joe Rogan announces a fight during the UFC 290 event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 8, 2023. (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images))

Rogan relocated from Los Angeles to Austin, Texas in 2020. Still, he told Pratt: «If I lived in Los Angeles, no question whatsoever, I would vote for you.»

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2. Adam Carolla

Comedian and radio personality Adam Carolla has repeatedly endorsed Pratt.

On an April 21 episode of «The Adam Carolla Show,» Pratt outlined his plans to «bring back common sense» to City Hall, and Carolla later wrote on Instagram that Pratt had his «full endorsement for mayor!»

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Carolla describes himself as a libertarian and supported Andrew Yang’s Democratic primary run in the 2020 presidential election.

3. Dennis Quaid

The actor endorsed Pratt’s mayoral bid during a May 23 exclusive interview with Fox News Digital, saying, «Go Spencer Pratt.»

Quaid has previously criticized LA Mayor Karen Bass for traveling to Ghana as the wildfires erupted. The actor was critical of city leaders over water shortages, budget cuts to Los Angeles Fire Department and the broader response to the wildfires.

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Pratt’s meteoric rise in the campaign stemmed from viral videos of him speaking on the lot of his burned down house and promising to help rebuild Los Angeles.

4. Paris Hilton

The reality star and heiress to the Hilton Hotels throne backed Pratt on April 24.

She promoted «Spencer for Mayor» with a raised-hands emoji on his Instagram video showing the Airstream trailer he has been living in since his Pacific Palisades home was destroyed in the California wildfires.

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Paris Hilton is seen wearing sunglasses and a glowered dress in New York City on Jan. 28, 2026. (Jason Howard/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

5. James Woods

Actor James Woods praised Pratt’s mayoral debate performance in an X post, saying he was «surprisingly effective, direct, polite, and prepared.» He also criticizing Partt’s rivals Mayor Bass and Democrat Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman.

«The other two have history as their enemy because everything they’ve done has been a catastrophe,» Woods wrote. «He can absolutely win this thing.»

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6. Billy Bush

«Hot Mics» host Billy Bush threw his support behind Pratt after the mayoral debate on May 6. Many were surprised at how well Pratt fared and started taking him seriously as a candidate after his showdown with his two Democrat competitors.

Bush said that Pratt «won that debate flat out» and calling him «relatable» and «likable» during an appearance on «Jesse Watters Primetime» earlier this month.

He added that the Republican candidate running as an independent doesn’t represent «MAGA» but does appeal to people who have «had enough of mismanagement in our government.»

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7. Meghan McCain

Meghan McCain, conservative commentator and daughter of the late Republican Arizona Sen. John McCain, wrote on X that Pratt’s debate performance was «the blueprint» for how «older millennials need to communicate and present their ideas and campaign messaging when running for office.»

McCain described Pratt as «10/10 no notes» and echoed Bush and other supporters when saying he «killed the debate» performance.

8. Katharine McPhee & David Foster

Singer Katharine McPhee and her composer and record producer husband David Foster hosted a star-studded fundraiser for Pratt at their Brentwood Park home.

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Video went viral of McPhee serenading Pratt at the event.

«Spencer, you’re simply the best. Better than all the rest. Better than Karen Bass and Nithya Raman,» she sang to the tune of Tina Turner’s hit «The Best.»

McPhee was also listed among the celebrity donors backing Pratt’s campaign.

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Actor Dennis Quaid poses during a photocall for the film «The Substance» at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 20, 2024. (Christophe Simon/AFP via Getty Images))

9. Kristin Cavallari

Pratt’s former «The Hills» co-star Kristin Cavallari said on the April 21 episode of her «Let’s Be Honest» podcast that his mayoral run is «f—ing genius.»

She praised the registered Republican as an outsider who will «call out the corruption.»

While she can’t vote for Pratt as a Tennessee resident, Cavallari encouraged Los Angeles voters to cast their ballots for him in the June 2 election.

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10. Brody Jenner

Brody Jenner, the son of Caitlyn Jenner who co-starred with Pratt in «The Princes of Malibu» and «The Hills,» was one of the candidate’s earliest supporters.

He defended Pratt’s intelligence and qualifications in an Instagram Story post after he announced his run for mayor.

Jenner said Pratt has «the backbone to stand up to career politicians.» 

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11. Audrina Patridge

Another fellow reality TV star Audrina Patridge said she was «impressed» by Pratt after listening to his interviews.

Pratt «would make a lot of change to L.A. and he would follow through with what he said,» she told Us Weekly in an interview earlier in May.

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Television personality and Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt visited «Fox & Friends» at Fox News Channel Studios on Jan. 28, 2026, in New York City. (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

The «Dancing With the Stars» alum, like many who have backed «The Hill» reality star, cannot vote for Pratt because she lives in Orange County and not L.A. proper.

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That isn’t stopping Patridge from «rooting for him.»

12. Amber Rose

The model and actress publicly backed Pratt in the comments section of an Instagram post in which he vowed if elected mayor to end the «grift» surrounding homelessness, mental illness and addiction.

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13. Joanna Krupa

«The Real Housewives of Miami» star publicly endorsed Pratt after appearing with him at a dog adoption event at The Barkery Encino.

In an Instagram video posted after the event, Krupa said she showed up to support Pratt «because this isn’t about politics anymore. It’s about real change,» adding «this isn’t about Democrat or Republican.»

14. Heather McDonald

Actress and comedian Heather McDonald publicly endorsed Pratt following the mayoral debate, writing on X, «Watching @spencerpratt in the mayoral debate! Let’s go, Spencer!»

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15. Nick Viall

«The Bachelor» star publicly supported Pratt shortly after he announced his mayoral campaign on Instagram.

«You have my vote» in the comments section.

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Nick Viall attends the DIRECTV Celebrates Christmas At Kathy’s event at a private residence in Los Angeles, Calif., on Nov. 28, 2023. (Amanda Edwards/Getty Images)

16. Jamie Kennedy

Comedian and «Scream» actor Jamie Kennedy, who has remained  outspoken about Los Angeles politics, voiced support for Pratt’s mayoral campaign in an interview with Fox News Digital.

17. DJ Kaskade

DJ Kaskade, whose real name is Ryan Gary Raddon, showed support for Pratt in the comments of his campaign announcement post, writing, «Let’s go!»

18. Doug Reinhardt

Doug Reinhardt, who appeared alongside Pratt on «The Hills,» is among the donors backing his mayoral campaign.

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19-20. Leonardo DiCaprio & Jamie Foxx

Pratt claimed in an interview with Us Weekly that actors Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx privately expressed support for his campaign during an interview with Us Weekly.

Neither have weighed-in publicly. Fox News Digital reports that DiCaprio has not privately endorsed any candidate either, and representatives for Foxx did not weigh-in on the race when reached for comment.

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Spencer Pratt says Leonardo DiCaprio and Jamie Foxx are allegedly backing his mayoral run. (Getty Images)

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Beyond the endorsements, Pratt’s campaign has also surged financially. It reportedly brought in millions of dollars and has out raised both incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and progressive Democrat challenger Nithya Raman.

Pratt, a registered Republican running as an independent in the nonpartisan race, launched his mayoral bid in January after criticizing city officials, including Bass and Raman, over their response to the devastating wildfires that destroyed his house, homelessness and crime in America’s second-largest city.

Fox News Digital’s Ashley Hume contributed to this report.

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Brasil está investigando un posible caso de ébola en un hombre que viajó a África

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Las autoridades sanitarias del estado brasileño de San Pablo informaron que investigan un posible caso de ébola en un hombre con antecedente reciente de viaje a la República Democrática del Congo (RDC).

La Secretaría de Salud regional comunicó que el paciente presentó síntomas compatibles con la enfermedad, como fiebre, y permanece internado en una zona aislada del Instituto de Infectología Emilio Ribas de San Pablo.

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Aunque los exámenes de laboratorio aún no han confirmado el caso, la investigación comenzó de manera preventiva tras detectarse los síntomas, siguiendo los protocolos médicos.

“El procedimiento incluye aislamiento, notificación inmediata, investigación laboratorial y monitoreo”, explicó Regiane de Paula, de la Coordinación de Control de Enfermedades regional, según declaraciones citadas en el comunicado.

La Secretaría de Salud estimó que el riesgo de introducción de la enfermedad en Brasil es “muy baja”, debido a la ausencia de transmisión autóctona y a la falta de vuelos directos entre el país y la región afectada por el virus.

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Fotografía panorámica de archivo en donde se aprecian edificios en San Pablo (EFE/Fernando Bizerra Jr)

No obstante, la dependencia recomendó a los servicios de salud vigilar a personas con fiebre y viajes recientes a la RDC, y evaluar a quienes hayan tenido contacto con los primeros casos.

El actual brote corresponde a la cepa Bundibugyo, que presenta una tasa de letalidad entre el 30% y el 50% y para la cual no existe vacuna autorizada.

Esta cepa ha causado 246 muertes entre más de 1.000 casos sospechosos en la RDC, según un balance divulgado por la agencia de salud de la Unión Africana.

El virus también se ha extendido a la vecina Uganda, con nueve contagios confirmados, incluida una muerte.

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El ébola se caracteriza por fiebre alta, dolor de cabeza, dolores musculares, vómitos y, en casos graves, puede provocar una falla múltiple de órganos y la muerte.

La transmisión ocurre mediante contacto directo con los fluidos corporales de la persona afectada.

Médicos Sin Fronteras dijo que la situación del brote de ébola en el este de la República Democrática del Congo es “profundamente alarmante” dos semanas después de la declaración de la epidemia (Europa Press)
Médicos Sin Fronteras dijo que la situación del brote de ébola en el este de la República Democrática del Congo es “profundamente alarmante” dos semanas después de la declaración de la epidemia (Europa Press)

La situación del brote de ébola en el este de la República Democrática del Congo (RDC) es “profundamente alarmante” dos semanas después de la declaración de la epidemia, alertó este sábado la organización Médicos Sin Fronteras (MSF).

“Dos semanas tras la declaración del brote de ébola en la provincia de Ituri, la situación es profundamente alarmante y motivo legítimo de inquietud tanto para las comunidades como para el personal sanitario de primera línea”, declaró el director adjunto de operaciones de MSF, Alan González, en un comunicado.

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El actual brote es el primero que registra “tantos casos tan poco tiempo después de su declaración”, advirtió González.

Además, afirmó que las comunidades locales necesitan “urgentemente” una respuesta “a la altura de la magnitud de la crisis a la que se enfrentan”, pues los actuales esfuerzos aún no han logrado seguir el ritmo a la “rápida propagación” del virus.

La realidad actual es que nadie conoce la verdadera magnitud y gravedad de este brote. Cada día se notifican nuevos casos sospechosos, pero cientos de muestras siguen sin analizarse”, añadió.

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A las dificultades de diagnóstico por la “limitada capacidad” de realizar pruebas se unen “importantes restricciones” como el cierre de fronteras y aeropuertos, lo que retrasa la llegada de suministros médicos esenciales, ayuda humanitaria y personal especializado.

Sabemos por experiencia que estas medidas dificultan gravemente la respuesta al brote y aíslan a los países que necesitan urgentemente apoyo internacional”, lamentó.

González también señaló el “limitado” número de organizaciones médicas especializadas que operan sobre el terreno y que el nivel de apoyo prestado “dista mucho” del que se necesita, con muchos centros de salud “desbordados” en comunidades donde las necesidades médicas “ya son acuciantes”.

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