City hall Boomerodthrough the General Secretariat healthreported last week confirmation First case in Dengue feverin 2024.
Positive report from A woman21 years old, mild symptoms. Until now Boomerod A. was revealed to focusAt the center since the beginning of this year.
According to the latest update regarding illnessIn the city, there are still six cases investigation And there were two It has been eliminated.
About the disease and its transmission:
Hey Aedes aegypti It is the insect responsible for transmitting diseases such as Dengue fever, Zika virus that it Chikungunya. Hey Mosquitoes They lay their eggs on smooth walls standing waterIt is preferable to be in dark places without much movement. Examples include rain gutters, cisterns, tires, trash, and debris Breeding place For animal.
a flow It occurs through the first bite symptoms Diseases can appear 3 to 15 days after the bite.
Hey injured You begin to feel fever and body pain, especially in the joints. Red spots may also appear on the body, accompanied by itching, vomiting, and in some cases bleeding, most commonly in the gums. If any of these appear symptomsFind the nearest health unit.
It is important to remember that all residents can help every day fighting To the mosquito Aedes aegypti. See how:
-Ensure that the water tank is well covered;
-Leave litter boxes well covered;
-Putting sand in plant dishes;
– Collect and bag yard waste;
– Cleaning gutters.
-Covering swimming pools.
– Cover drains and lower toilet covers;
– Cleaning the outer drawer of the refrigerator;
– Clean and store pet enclosures;
– Cleaning the air conditioning water collection tray;
– Cover the tank well;
– Cover all water tanks well;
