In the report published by the Ministry of Healthcommanded by Carla Vizzottiit was reported that until epidemiological week number 14 of this year, that is, until Friday, April 8, 41,257 cases of dengue were reportedof which 37,914 acquired the infection in Argentina.
Besides, the circulation of the virus was identified in 15 provinces corresponding to four regions: in the center of the country, is the Autonomous City and the provinces of Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Entre Ríos and Santa Fe; in the northeast are Corrientes, Formosa and Chaco; in the northwest are Catamarca, Jujuy, La Rioja, Salta, Santiago del Estero and Tucumán; and finally the Cuyo region in San Luis.
At the same time, the double circulation of dengue and chikungunya was also reported in towns of Buenos Aires, CABA, Córdoba, Corrientes, Formosa, Salta and Santa Fe.
Regarding chikungunya fever, 1,092 cases were detected of which 647 were infected in the country, 171 are under investigation and 274 were acquired abroad.
What are the symptoms of dengue and chikungunya?
To identify dengue infection, it must be known that it is a viral disease transmitted by mosquito bites. Temples of the Egyptians and that occurs along with feverish symptoms, pain behind the eyes, headache, muscle pain, and joint pain, nausea and vomiting, intense fatigue, the appearance of spots on the skin and itching, bleeding from the nose and gums.
On the other hand, chikungunya is transmitted by the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes and can also be transmitted from mother to child in the perinatal period.
How to prevent contagion?
The main thing in mosquito prevention is the removal of all breeding grounds, which can be all containers that hold water, both inside the houses and in their surroundings, whether they are buckets, basins, drums, pot holders, drinkers or returnable bottles. It is also recommended to use repellent following the instructions provided on the package.
For more information, you can call the toll-free number 0800-222-0651 or visit the official website of the Ministry of Health of the Nation, www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/mosquitos.
