By Andrea Hargraves 
The Paranagua municipal health department is warning residents to take extra care in their homes to prevent the spread of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits dengue, Zika and chikungunya.
The Director of Health Surveillance of the Paranagua Municipal Health Department, Marianne Gomez, advises residents to carry out a thorough examination in their homes, to eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites. “It is imperative that residents always avoid the accumulation of stagnant water in their homes, in sinks, closets, uncovered or unused water tanks, potted plants, refrigerator water tanks, drains and in other places that can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes.. It is important It is very important to be extra careful in this summer period, when there is rain and humid weather. It is important to carry out this traditional examination at home to avoid the spread of Aedes aegypti, ”says Marian Gomez, superintendent of health surveillance. “Dengue and other arboviruses are diseases that we can prevent by taking care not to breed mosquitoes. Populations are a great partner in helping to control the vector, and in this way, we can achieve an incremental decrease in the number of arboviruses in Paranagua,” he adds.
Care
Check out practical and easy ways to avoid dengue:
The mosquito that transmits dengue breeds in places with stagnant water, so disposal of water sources is an essential preventative measure to prevent mosquitoes from breeding:
– Preserve the plates of flower pots and plants with sand;
– Store bottles with the mouth facing downwards;
– Always clean pipe gutters;
– Do not throw rubbish/debris in empty spaces, on public roads, among other irregular places;
– Garbage should only be disposed of on the date the collection truck has passed;
– always put rubbish in closed bags;
Cover buckets, water tanks and swimming pools at all times;
– Keep tires away from rain and water;
Dispose of plastic cups, soft drink caps and coconut shells in resealable bags;
– Puncture aluminum cans before disposing of them so that water does not accumulate;
– Wash drinking fountains for birds and animals regularly.
The main symptoms of dengue are:
high fever >38°C;
Pain in the body and joints.
Pain behind the eyes.
malaise;
lack of appetite
headache;
Red spots on the body.
However, dengue infection can be asymptomatic (without symptoms), constitute a mild case, and have warning signs and severity. The first manifestation of dengue fever is usually a high fever (38°C), with sudden onset, which usually lasts from 2 to 7 days, accompanied by headache, body and joint aches, as well as prostration, weakness, and back pain. Eyes and red spots on the skin.
Rashes and itchy skin can also occur. The warning signs are so named because they indicate plasma leakage and/or bleeding that can lead the patient to severe shock and death. The acute form of the disease includes severe and persistent abdominal pain, persistent nausea, vomiting, and bleeding from the mucous membranes.
With information from Secom/PMP