Chikungunya Falls in Paraguay
The General Directorate of Health Surveillance in Paraguay reports that a total of 11,649 Chikungunya cases have been registered in the past three weeks (weeks 8, 9 and 10).
The epidemiological curve is currently on a plateau, however, the chikungunya epidemic has spread across the country. Cases have fallen somewhat in Asuncin and Central, but have risen in the interior.
The regions where most cases occur are:
- Central (47 %)
- Asuncion (20%)
- Upper Paran (8%)
- Amambay (4%)
- Paraguay (4%)
- Cordillera (3 %)
- Guar (3%)
- Conception (3 %)
- Itapa (2 %)
- President Hayes (2%)
In the central region, the epicenter continues to be San Lorenzo. The neighborhoods of Asuncin with the most cases continue to be Barrio Obrero, Sajonia, San Pablo, Roberto L. Petit, and others.
To date, there have been 51 confirmed deaths, mostly among children and adults over 60 years of age.
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To avoid infection, travelers should use an insect repellent containing the active ingredient DEET or Icaridin Protection once morest insect bites.
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>> Those: outbreaknewstoday.com, 17.03.2023
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