Health Department warns of cases of hepatitis and kidney failure caused by dengue

2024-02-16 14:30:00

The Health Department of the Federal District (SES) warned this week of the possibility of dengue victims progressing to viral hepatitis or kidney failure, in the most serious case of the disease caused by the mosquito. According to the agency, this would be the result of inflammation caused by the liver and kidneys as a result of the virus transmitted by the Temples of the Egyptians.

In the case of viral hepatitis, the disease that manifests itself in the liver and can cause, according to the Ministry of Health, “mild, moderate or severe changes”. Among the most common signs and symptoms are tiredness, fever, malaise, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, yellowish skin and eyes, dark urine and light stools, which raise a warning signal.

In the case of the kidneys, the most critical condition of dengue can lead the patient to develop so-called “renal failure”, a situation in which the organ loses its basic functions of filtering impurities present in the blood. When this happens, the person may have an excessive accumulation of fluid in the body and must resort to hemodialysis or diuretic medications.

Among the main symptoms of kidney failure are fluid retention, causing swelling in the legs, ankles or feet, as well as drowsiness, loss of appetite and shortness of breath. Both complications resulting from the worsening of dengue reinforce the need to adopt measures to prevent an increase in the number of cases of the disease.

To combat dengue it is first necessary to combat the disease vector: the mosquito. O Temples of the Egyptians depends on still water so that its reproduction and development cycle can take placeTherefore, it is extremely important to eliminate places that could serve as potential breeding grounds for the insect.

Below are some tips on how to prevent it:

Do not leave stagnant water, destroying the places where mosquitoes are born and develop, preventing them from breeding.
Always keep the lid tightly covered and wash the inner walls of water tanks, wells, cacimbas, water drums or barrels, cisterns, jars and filters with soap and water.
Do not let water accumulate in plant pots and plant pots. Add fine sand to the edge of the dish.
Plants that can accumulate water must be treated with bleach at the rate of one tablespoon per one liter of water, watering at least twice a week. Always remove water accumulated on the leaves.
Do not gather containers and utensils that can accumulate water (bottle caps, eggshells, cans, plastic cigarette bags, plastic and glass packaging, disposable cups, etc.) and store empty bottles upside down.
Deliver old tires to the urban cleaning service; if you need to maintain them, store them in a covered place.
Always leave the toilet lid closed. In rarely used bathrooms, flush at least once a week.
Always remove accumulated water from the refrigerator’s outer tray and wash with soap and water.
Whenever you change the bottle of mineral water, wash the support in which the water accumulates well.
Always keep: lakes, waterfalls and decorative water features clean. Farm fish in these places, they feed on mosquito larvae
Wash and change the water in bird and animal drinkers at least once a week.
Frequently clean the gutters and slabs of the houses, put sand on the broken glass in the wall that could accumulate water.
Always keep the pool water treated with chlorine and clean it once a week. If you are not going to use it, avoid covering it with tarps or plastic.
Keep the yard clean by collecting trash and debris around houses, cleaning trash cans and keeping trash cans covered. Do not throw garbage in vacant lots, buildings and squares. Call urban cleaning when necessary.
Always allow the zoonosis control agent access to your home or commercial establishment.