8,629 new cases of dengue in the last week in Córdoba

2024-03-29 11:41:02

The Ministry of Health of Córdoba, through the Directorate of Epidemiology, reported this Friday that in the last week they joined 8,629 new cases of dengue.

So far in the 2024 season, there are 22,681 total reported cases of dengue and 24 deaths.

As specified, the majority of patients were treated on an outpatient basis and a total of 5.8% required hospitalization.

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Laura López, Undersecretary of Health Strategies and Access to Health, said: “It is extremely important that the population consult their nearest health center so that the doctor can evaluate and refer to hospitals those patients who require it due to their health status. health. In addition, it is essential to respect the instructions that the professional gives for care at home, with hydration, rest and understanding of the alarm symptoms being essential, which is why you should immediately return to the doctor.”

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In relation to geographical distribution, 285 localities reported at least one autochthonous case so far this season.

In this sense, the 10 cities that registered the most cases were:

• Córdoba capital (11,726)
• Little Creek (1024)
• Brinkmann (780)
• San Francisco (688)
• Villa Maria (662)
• The Rods (479)
• La Calera (422)
• Luque (395)
• Bell Ville (379)
• Devoted (362)

People who died from dengue in Córdoba

In relation to deaths, 10 were reported this last week, giving a total of 24 deaths since the start of the season.

Of the total number of deaths, 58% correspond to the Capital and the rest to the interior. 60% were over 60 years old. 71% had some comorbidity or risk factor.

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Recommendations for symptoms compatible with dengue

The health portfolio reminds that, in the event of symptoms such as fever, muscle and/or joint pain, headache, it is necessary to go to the nearest health center.

In Córdoba capital during this long weekend, 33 primary health care centers will be available during extended hours to ensure adequate and timely care for anyone with symptoms of suspected dengue.

Additionally, if you present any of these warning signs, the recommendation is to go to your nearby health center: intense abdominal pain; persistent vomiting; bleeding from the nose, gums or genitals; dark or bloody stool; dizziness and/or fainting; or shortness of breath/palpitations.

Emergency control actions

In relation to vector control actions, the Ministry of Health continues to request that municipalities strengthen prevention tasks, encouraging the population to eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites and that the different vector control areas that are applying chemical control focuses on circulation areas and intensifies environmental management actions and critical and vulnerable sites.

Furthermore, together with the Municipality of Córdoba, the space fumigation program continues to be coordinated in the most affected neighborhoods.

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