2024-03-10 23:10:25
Although he dengue has a high incidence, there is a lot of misinformation about its symptoms among the population. There is even a high percentage of people who do not know the basic advice to avoid infections and the correct form of protection.
To begin with, around half of the world’s population lives in areas vulnerable to dengue. With respect to the disease, it is a Viral infection potentially fatal transmitted through mosquito bites.
The countries with the most cases of dengue in Latin America
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) the overall incidence of dengue is on the rise. The Americas region had a record of more than 4.2 million new cases last year, led by Brazil with 2.9 million.
Next are Peru with 271,279 cases and Mexico with 244,511 according to data presented by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). On the entire continent, only Canada is free of the disease and the mosquito that carries it.
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A very important point is that there is currently no preventive medical treatment and only people who have already had the infection are eligible to receive a vaccine. In this expert alert, Dr. Stacey Rizza, an infectious disease specialist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, shares important information about dengue.
There are four different subtypes of the virus that can cause infections in humans. People living in warm, humid tropical and subtropical areas are particularly vulnerable to dengue.
People can get dengue more than once. The main transmitter of dengue is he mosquito Aedes aegypti, known to sting both during the day and at night. About one in four people infected with the virus experience symptoms ranging from mild to severe.
What are the non-serious symptoms of dengue?
- Fever.
- Body ache.
- Bone pain.
- Dolor muscular.
- Nausea.
- Vomiting.
- Diarrhea.
Although most people recover in about a week, severe cases can lead to life-threatening emergencies.
Symptoms of severe dengue fever
- Severe stomach pain.
- Persistent vomiting.
- Bleeding gums or nose.
- Blood in urine, stool, or vomit.
- Bleeding under the skin, which may look like bruises.
- Difficulty breathing or rapid breathing.
- Fatigue.
- Irritability or restlessness.
Currently there is no antiviral or treatment for dengue. Supportive therapy is the treatment.
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Tips to prevent dengue infections
- Use repellents to prevent mosquito bites.
- Eliminate standing water where mosquitoes can lay eggs.
- Eliminate items that accumulate water, such as vases and pot plates.
- Ensure window screens are intact and doors are closed to keep mosquitoes out.
- Wear protective clothing such as pants and long-sleeved shirts.
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