In the summer, outdoor activities are more enjoyable. But it is important to take precautions so as not to have a bad time in the face of the risk of be affected by 5 types of animals.
At this time of year, in some areas of Northern Patagonia there is a higher risk of acquiring the hantavirus infection. Contagion to humans occurs by inhalation of the virus due to direct contact with rodents and their excretions.
It is important to note that the variant that circulates in Patagonia can be transmitted from person to person, as warned by the Ministry of Health of the province of Río Negro.
If a dead rodent is found, it should be sprayed with water and 10% bleach, then wait 30 minutes, and use rubber gloves or glove-like bags to handle it. They then need to be double bagged and disposed of in deep pits or burned safely to prevent fires.
If recreation is to be done, it is necessary to circulate on enabled, clear trails, if possible during the day and with closed shoes. Before consuming water from natural sources, add a drop of bleach per liter of water.
Meanwhile, the Neuquén Health portfolio reported that although the mosquito Temples of the Egyptians “is not present in the region”, it must be taken into account that people can catch the dengue, zika and Chikungunya fever if you travel to countries like Brazil and Paraguay, and to other provinces in the center and north of Argentina. In December there were autochthonous cases of dengue in Córdoba and the City of Buenos Aires.
There are also risks with poisonous vipers like Yarará and Coral in Patagonia. “In general, they are in unpopulated places, they are not aggressive snakes and in most cases the bites occur only if they are disturbed or if they are found accidentally and they feel threatened,” the Neuquén Ministry of Health clarified..
Before a bite you have to get away from the snake and stay calm, loosen or remove tight clothing from the bite area, rings, watches and bracelets. Do not apply any tourniquet, or try to capture or kill the snake. It is also not necessary to submerge the area of the wound in water or other liquids, do not apply fomentations, ointments, or make cuts or suck the poison to remove it. It is key to go to the nearest health center.
Also, you have to pay attention to two types of spiders. The black widow lives outdoors, under stones, among plants, sheds, warehouses, rubble, fallen logs, stones, pots, etc. She is not aggressive and only reacts if she is disturbed or accidentally touched. The corner spider lives inside homes, in dark and dry places like behind paintings.
To prevent bites, you have to clean patios and sheds with gloves and closed shoes, keep behind the tables clean, do not reach into closets without being able to see inside, shake clothes and shoes.
It was recommended to be careful with scorpions. They are usually active at night. Do not touch them or try to kill or capture them. You have to check and shake clothes and footwear that might contain these arachnids.
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