HEALTH: Over 200 affected by butterfly fluff

Panama’s The  Ministry of Health (Minsa)  has confirmed over  200 cases of skin lesions and itching caused by contact with the fluff of the adult butterfly of the genus Hyglesia.

According to the Ministry, in West Panama (Burunga and Arraiján0 header) 122 cases have been identified, without any deaths. In addition, 88 cases were reported in the area of ​​Merca Panama and Mocambo.

The cases have been detected by personnel from Minsa and the Social Security Fund.

“Similar injuries have occurred in previous years, which coincide with migration by the country of this insect between the months of September and November,” said Minsa.

A multidisciplinary team from Minsa is monitoring the outbreak