were confirmed one death and almost 5,000 cases of dengue. The latest national epidemiological bulletin also warned of a 700% growth in suspected cases so far in the 2022-2023 season, and according to the latest data, 4,828 cases were registered throughout the country. This was reported by Magui Moscardo on the mobile of Modo Fontevecchiaby Net TV and Radio Perfil (FM 101.9).
The pediatric infectologist Angela Gentile He spoke about the growth of chikungunya cases.
“Regarding the chikungunya So far, 341 cases of fever have been registered, of which 73 have no travel history, that is, the circulation is autochthonous,” said the doctor. And she added that “the pictures come in like nonspecific acute febrile syndromebecause at first the clinical picture converges, and if one is not clear about an accompanying laboratory and the importance of not only suspecting, but sending the samples to the laboratory, we are going to be left without the proper diagnosis ”.
The chikungunya situation also worries epidemiologists. The provinces with the most reported cases in relation to population are Tucumán, Salta, Santa Fe and Jujuy, and for this reason autochthonous viral circulation was confirmed. Regarding the distribution by age, the most affected populations are between 15 and 65 yearsexpanded data in the health portfolio.
Autochthonous dengue: cases were detected in Córdoba and in the City of Buenos Aires
The doctor also spoke about the dengue and said that “two cases of deaths were registered, one with a probable diagnosis of dengue in Salta and another with a confirmed diagnosis in Santa Fe, both had previous comorbidities.” And he added that there are no pediatric deaths.
The head of the department of epidemiology of the Ricardo Gutierrez Hospital He also expressed that since there is no vaccine, the best way to prevent is to reduce the places where mosquitoes can breed.
That is why useless containers that can accumulate water must be eliminated, and those that are used must be covered or emptied. And it is important, to prevent bites, to use repellent and light clothing that covers arms and legs, especially if you are outdoors. In the event of any symptoms, consult the nearest hospital or health center.
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