2023-08-23 05:45:00
Padenghe/Manerba – Concerns about dengue fever are growing on Lake Garda within a few days after a second suspected case. First in Manerba and now in Padenghe in the southwest of the popular holiday destination, two people have shown typical signs of dengue fever. As a result, the affected communities have initiated measures such as the application of insecticides.
Residents are also asked not to leave any accumulations of water – for example in flower pots. This is to curb the spread of mosquitoes.
Dengue fever is a disease caused by the dengue virus. Dengue virus is transmitted and spread through the bite of an infected mosquito of the genus Aedes, mainly Aedes aegypti (yellow fever mosquito) but also Aedes albopictus (tiger mosquito). To do this, the mosquito must have bitten an infected person before. There is no direct transmission from person to person.
People who are particularly at risk are therefore advised to cover as much skin as possible with cloth to minimize the risk of mosquito bites.
The disease often manifests itself with non-specific symptoms or those that resemble severe flu. Internal bleeding can also occur. If the disease progresses severely, a so-called “dengue hemorrhagic fever” (DHF) or dengue shock syndrome (DSS) can occur, both of which can lead to death.
The initial infection typically causes high fever, muscle pain, headaches and eye pain. Some patients experience a fleeting reddening of the skin after a day or two. The disease usually heals after five to seven days.
The two Lake Garda communities are calling on the population to comply with the protective measures.
From: Luke
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