The Mexican star remains in critical but stable condition, said its manager A of the.
The Mexican actor Manuel Masalva, known for his role in “Narcos: Mexico”, is in a medically induced coma in a hospital in Dubai after possibly contracting an aggressive bacterial infection during his recent trip to the Philippines.
The 34 -year -old actor arrived in the City of the Middle East on March 18, after spending time in the Philippines, his manager Jaime Jaramillo Espinosa told The Times.
“[After] Approximately two days in Dubai, Masalva began to feel discomfort and internal pain that increased day by day, ”said Jaramillo Espinosa.
On March 26, Masalva underwent emergency surgery after doctors discovered the bacteria, disabled traveling back home in Mexico. The next day, the infection reached its lungs and had to be put in a medically induced coma.
Although it remains in critical but stable condition, this week presented positive results for the health of Masalva.
“On Monday, doctors were able to identify the type of bacteria and manage the appropriate antibiotic it needs,” said Jaramillo Espinosa. “On the other hand, his respirator was reduced to 80%, which means that his lungs are reacting.”
Masalva's family launched a GOFUNDME to cover your treatment costs. Until now, fund collection has reached 1,028,520 Mexican pesos ($ 50,108), exceeding its goal of 1 million Mexican pesos ($ 48,700), which Jaramillo Espinosa said it was achieved in less than three days.
The companion Mexican actor and “friend of the soul” of Masalva, Mario Morán, published a Instagram video publication On Wednesday, address the situation and ask for support.
“My brother is fighting for his life away from home. I want to ask for his help at this very difficult time,” Morán said in Spanish. “As made known yesterday, Manuel Masalva, who is one of my best friends [and] Who is really like a brother for me, was the victim of an aggressive bacterium while on vacation. This led him to be in an induced coma and now his situation remains delicate. ”
“Medical costs are huge and in a country where everything is even more difficult. Any help, however small, can make a difference in this difficult time. If you can help, I would appreciate all my heart.”
Jaramillo Espinosa also expressed his gratitude for the many people who have come out to support Masalva and remain hopeful of a continuous improvement for the actor.
“He is a strong and young man. He is healthy,” he said. “[His family and I] They are sure that it will happen and wake up. “
According to Jaramillo Espinosa, Masalva's family is currently overwhelmed by the situation and has decided not to comment.
Masalva played the role of Ramón Arellano Félix in the dramatic series of Netflix “Narcos: Mexico”, along with Diego Luna, Bad Bunny and Scoot McNair. It has also appeared in the soap opera “La Rosa de Guadalupe” and recently the series “La Guzmán”.
