2023-07-29 01:28:04
The latest reports show a greater presence of female Nile mosquitoes in three Andalusian provinces, the main habitat of the species on the Peninsula.
More specifically in the trapping stations of Montalban (Cordoba), Villamanrique de la Condesa (Seville) y Campillos (Malaga) A grade II presence of the species has been found (between 100 and 500 mosquitoes).
There are more than twenty municipalities in Andalusia with traps to locate the presence of virus-transmitting mosquitoes before they reach population centers, placing these locators especially in areas with stagnant water of low salinity.
No transmission of the disease to humans has yet been detected.
Despite the increase in the presence of these mosquitoes, the Junta de Andalucía has called for calm announcing that no transmission of the disease to humans has yet been detected.
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus increase in Andalusia / Infographic: EcoAvant.com
The transmission of Nile Fever is caused by the bite of a mosquito, native to East Asia, mainly Aedes japonicus, although it can also be transmitted by other species of mosquitoes. When this species is already infected with the virus, it transmits the disease when it bites humans, although not all mosquitoes of the species carry this virus..
This type of mosquito is very similar to the common mosquito, it measures between 3 and 9 millimeters and is distinguished by the fact that it has a series of golden lines running along the thorax.
This type of mosquito is very similar to the common mosquito, it measures between 3 and 9 millimeters and is distinguished by the fact that it has a series of golden lines running down the thorax.
The disease does not usually imply serious damage, appearing symptoms of moderate severity such as rashes, headache, vomiting, fever, or tiredness. But in a small percentage of cases, the disease can be more severe, culminating in viral meningoencephalitis.
This disease consists of inflammation of the meninges, which are the membranes that cover the central nervous system and brain tissue.
The warning signs are greater, with more pronounced headaches, high fever, stiffness, disorientation, seizures or even paralysis.
In this case, the warning signs are greater, with more pronounced headaches, high fever, stiffness, disorientation, seizures or even paralysis.
This species of mosquito It usually bites from dusk to dawn, in the hours of less heatand it is mainly concentrated in the summer months and early autumn, decreasing its activity when it is colder and the mosquitoes begin to die.
To avoid bites, you should wear light-colored clothing that does not attract mosquitoes and that covers as much skin as possible.
Preventive measures can be applied, especially for weaker or more sensitive people. To avoid bites, you should wear light-colored clothing that does not attract mosquitoes. and cover as much skin as possible.
Neither should you use colognes or intense perfumes that may attract your attention, as well as apply adequate mosquito repellents.. In addition, other complementary measures can be used in the home, such as the installation of mosquito nets or meshes in door openings and open windows to prevent insects from entering the interior.
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