2023-10-21 10:46:00
This situation raises concerns as the region grapples with a persistent epidemic since mid-August. According to latest report from Public Health France (source 1)between October 9 and 15, Guadeloupe recorded 840 cases clinically suggestive of dengue, marking an increase from 730 cases the previous week. Since the start of the epidemic in August, no less than 8,840 patients consulted community medicine for dengue syndrome, which represents approximately 76% of the total cases in this overseas territory. The situation in Martinique is equally worrying, with 770 clinically suggestive cases reported last week, an increase compared to the 700 cases recorded the previous week. Since the start of 2023, it is estimated that 9,780 patients consulted community medicine for symptoms of dengue fever on this Caribbean island.
An aggressive disease
The dengue is a tropical disease transmitted mainly by mosquito bites and can manifest itself by high fevers, headaches, body aches, nausea and skin rashes. Since the end of July, twelve deaths have been attributed to dengue fever in Guadeloupe and Martinique, according to SPF. The region is maintained in epidemic phase, which requires constant vigilance to control the spread of the disease. Health authorities continue to implement preventative measures, notably by intensifying campaigns to raising awareness of the importance of mosquito control dengue vectors, in order to contain the spread of this serious disease.
Residents and visitors to the Antilles are encouraged to take preventive measures, such asusing mosquito repellents, wearing long-sleeved clothing and controlling standing water where mosquitoes breed. It is imperative to remain vigilant in the face of this persistent dengue epidemic which represents a threat to public health in the region.
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