Asunción, IP Agency.- Paraguay is experiencing a sustained decline in dengue cases in this inter-epidemic phase. At the end of the last few weeks, four cases of the disease were confirmed and two hospitalized.
The report from the Ministry of Public Health emphasizes that, at the end of weeks (SE) 36 and 37, only four confirmed cases of dengue were identified, all corresponding to the DENV-2 serotype.
Thus, two hospitalized patients associated with the virus were also recorded in this period: one in the 65 to 69 age group and another in the 20 to 24 age group.
The report indicates that Amambay and Asunción have registered a decrease in notifications in recent weeks.
Continue with the elimination of breeding sites
Given that the rains favor the conditions for the reproduction of dengue and other arboviruses, the health portfolio insists on controlling environments and eliminating potential mosquito breeding sites, especially after each rain.
Those useless objects that cannot be discarded such as household appliances, tires or others, place them under a roof or cover them to prevent them from accumulating water. Drums or containers with water that will be used must be kept tightly covered.
It is also indicated to change pets’ water daily to prevent them from becoming breeding grounds, after cleaning the container with a brush, water and soap. It is equally important to discard the water accumulated in pot/planter saucers.
Recommendations
If you present fever or other symptoms of dengue, you are encouraged to go to the doctor in a timely manner to detect the appearance of warning signs early and avoid complications of the condition.
Oropouche
To date, no cases of oropouche have been recorded in the country; however, surveillance continues taking into account the risk of introduction into the national territory, due to the cases registered in Brazil and other countries in the region.
Paraguay is carrying out active surveillance in vulnerable populations, such as the border population and people with a history of recent travel to places with circulation of the virus.
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2024-10-01 23:36:34
