Asuncion, IP Agency.- Dengue cases in Paraguay have seen a significant decrease, but the Ministry of Health reminds that after frequent rainfall it is essential to check the yard and remove stagnant water from containers and any unused objects.
The curve of dengue cases at the national level remains in a sustained decline in this inter-epidemic phase. In the last two weeks (SE) 31 and 32, 35 cases with a diagnosis of dengue were registered, observing a downward trend of 41 percent.
According to the report from the Ministry of Health, 50 percent of the cases correspond to the DENV-2 serotype. Currently, 15 regions of the country are showing a decrease.
In recent weeks, 34 people were hospitalized, seven of whom were diagnosed with the dengue virus.
One hospitalized case was recorded in each age group: 5 to 9 years, 10 to 14 years, 15 to 19 years, 20 to 24 years, 25 to 29 years, 35 to 39 years, and 45 to 49 years, with a predominance of females.
Constant monitoring of potential breeding sites
It is important to maintain constant surveillance of potential breeding sites that can be activated after each rain to keep the mosquito that transmits arboviruses such as dengue under control, considering that viral circulation is present in several regions of the country, a situation that is observed throughout the year.
The Ministry of Health urges people to seek medical attention if they have a fever or other symptoms in order to detect warning signs early and avoid complications.
Given that rains favor the conditions for the reproduction of dengue and other arboviruses, it is important to insist on a daily inspection of environments where stagnant water may remain.
Where are the breeding grounds located?
Unusable items that cannot be thrown away, such as household appliances, tires, or other items, should be placed under a roof or covered to prevent them from accumulating water. Drums or containers with water that will be used should be kept tightly covered.
It is also recommended to change the water for pets on a daily basis to prevent them from becoming breeding grounds, after cleaning the container with a brush, water and soap. It is equally important to dispose of the water accumulated in the saucers of flower pots/planters.
Oropouche
To date, there have been no reported cases of oropouche in the country; however, surveillance continues, taking into account the risk of introduction into the national territory due to cases reported in Brazil and other countries in the region.
Paraguay is actively monitoring vulnerable populations, such as the border population and people with a history of recent travel to places where the virus is circulating.
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2024-08-28 23:44:41
