Argentine provinces are concerned about dengue and intensify combat campaigns Photo: Disclosure / Province of Corrientes (ARG)
Tue 02 April 2024:
As of now in 2024, Argentina has recorded 163,419 cases of dengue fever, its Ministry of Health said Saturday.
According to the ministry’s National Epidemiological Bulletin (BEN), the northeastern and central areas had the highest number of cases, while the western and southern regions had the lowest number of cases.
As of right now, there are 384 cases overall for every 100,000 people.
“Deaths were recorded in all age groups, with the highest mortality rate among those over 80 years of age,” the BEN said.
The Ministry of Health has advised individuals to enhance their preventive measures against the disease carried by the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
These measures include eliminating possible mosquito breeding sites, avoiding bites with the use of repellents, and seeking prompt medical attention if symptoms of the illness develop.
According to the World health Organisation (WHO) Dengue (break-bone fever) is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people. It is more common in tropical and subtropical climates.
Most people who get dengue won’t have symptoms. But for those that do, the most common symptoms are high fever, headache, body aches, nausea and rash. Most will also get better in 1–2 weeks. Some people develop severe dengue and need care in a hospital.
- Dengue is a viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV), transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
- About half of the world’s population is now at risk of dengue with an estimated 100–400 million infections occurring each year.
- Dengue is found in tropical and sub-tropical climates worldwide, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas.
- While many DENV infections are asymptomatic or produce only mild illness, DENV can occasionally cause more severe cases, and even death.
- Prevention and control of dengue depend on vector control. There is no specific treatment for dengue/severe dengue, and early detection and access to proper medical care greatly lower fatality rates of severe dengue.
Symptoms
Most people with dengue have mild or no symptoms and will get better in 1–2 weeks. Rarely, dengue can be severe and lead to death.
If symptoms occur, they usually begin 4–10 days after infection and last for 2–7 days. Symptoms may include:
- high fever (40°C/104°F)
- severe headache
- pain behind the eyes
- muscle and joint pains
- nausea
- vomiting
- swollen glands
- rash.
Individuals who are infected for the second time are at greater risk of severe dengue.
Severe dengue symptoms often come after the fever has gone away:
- severe abdominal pain
- persistent vomiting
- rapid breathing
- bleeding gums or nose
- fatigue
- restlessness
- blood in vomit or stool
- being very thirsty
- pale and cold skin
- feeling weak.
People with these severe symptoms should get care right away.
After recovery, people who have had dengue may feel tired for several weeks.
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