2024-01-19 10:44:22
The Ministry of Health of the Province of Córdoba reported that they are already 165 cases of dengue so far this season.
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Figures
“S148 imported cases of dengue and 17 indigenous cases were confirmed with a marked increase in cases of imported origin in the last four weeks, which correspond to people who traveled to or are from NEA provinces,” indicates an official statement.
“In relation to autochthonous cases, they occur in isolation in different neighborhoods of the city of Córdoba, La Calera and Villa del Rosario.. In addition, investigations continue into cases with no travel history in Río Cuarto and Villa María,” the document states.
Hospitalized
According to sources from the health portfolio “the “The majority of these cases only required outpatient care, and 16 percent required hospitalization with a favorable outcome.”.
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Chikungunya
In addition, two cases were registered with a history of travel to the province of Chaco.
Prevention
“Early consultation is important, not only because it allows for timely diagnosis and treatment, but also because the health professional will provide information regarding the warning symptoms for which the person should return to the health center for a new evaluation.” , explained Laura López, Undersecretary of Health Strategies and Access to Health.
After being done the first meeting of the Monitoring Committee for mosquito-borne diseases, the Ministry recalled that “quick query allows you to speed up focus control actionswhich consists of intra- and peri-domiciliary fumigation of a certain area, the search for febrile patients who may be suffering from the disease and advice to neighbors to identify compatible symptoms, the elimination of objects that accumulate water and the protection of the mosquito bite”.
“This helps reduce the spread of the disease.”, Lopez explained.
Symptoms
In addition, the official said that “the symptoms are non-specific, the patient may present fever, muscle pain, joint pain, head pain or pain behind the eyes, weakness or rashes on the skin, not all symptoms will necessarily be present, but fever is the most common. more common”.
“We remind you please not to self-medicate; In particular, do not consume aspirin or ibuprofen or apply intramuscular injections, and go to the doctor quickly,” he added.
Measures to reduce mosquito breeding sites
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Eliminate, place upside down, cover or empty all unused containers that may accumulate water.
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Keep patios and gardens tidy and weeded.
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Clean animal waterers daily, brushing the walls of the container.
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Fill vases and pot holders with wet sand. If this is not possible, wash them daily and change the water.
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Clean gutters and rain drains from roofs.
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Keep the water in swimming pools clean, especially canvas ones.
Recommendations to avoid bites
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Place mosquito nets on doors and windows.
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Use repellents carefully following the recommendations on the packaging.
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Wear light clothing that covers your arms and legs, especially during outdoor activities.
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Protect cribs and baby strollers with tulle.
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