In the last four weeks, they were reported in Argentina more of 8000 cases of dengue transmitted by mosquito bite Aedes aegypt, above those registered in the last two years. That is why you have to be alert to symptoms and take some precautions.
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What is dengue
He dengue is a disease viral transmitted by bite of the mosquito Temples of the Egyptians.
When the mosquito feeds on the blood of a dengue-infected person, it replicates in the mosquito and after 8 to 12 days it becomes infective. transmitting the virus through a bite to other people.
Differences between common mosquitoes and dengue mosquitoes
Many people still confuse the normal mosquitoes with dengue transmitters. The differences are many and easy to identify.
- The dengue mosquito and the common mosquito are from different families. While the first is the Temples of the Egyptiansthe second is known as A five-sided mosquito.
- It is possible to identify them both during the flight, “in action”, and at rest. colors are different. He common mosquito has a uniform brown coloration and the Aedes aegypti has a black body with white stripes. The size too: the first measures from 3 to 4 mm, while the second about 5 to 7 mm.
- The characteristics and flight habits of both are also different. While the common mosquito has a slower and noisier flight (generating a buzz), the Aedes aegypti it’s faster and quieter and generally attacks from 09:00 to 13:00. The other mosquitoes, in general, act at night, after 6:00 p.m.
- Another difference is in the sting. The best-known mosquitoes leave behind a small, itchy reddish welt. The dengue mosquito does not leave marks and does not itch. It is also worth remembering that the Temples of the Egyptians It is also the transmitter of the chikungunya feveryellow fever and zica virus.
- Both lay eggs in standing water, but the dengue mosquito prefers clean water and lays its eggs in various places individually. On the other hand, the common mosquito lays its eggs together, in the form of a raft, in dirty and polluted water.
How to prevent dengue.
Dengue: what are the symptoms?
Los symptoms of dengue are fever accompanied by one or more of the following symptoms:
- Pain behind the eyes, headache, muscle and joint pain
- nausea and vomiting
- intense tiredness
- Appearance of spots on the skin
- Itching and/or bleeding from the nose and gums
Which is the treatment?
According to the National Ministry of Health, there is no vaccine or specific treatment for dengue. Thus, treatment is mainly symptomatic. Given these symptoms, one should go to the health center immediately for proper treatment and do not self-medicate.
Infected people are recommended to drink plenty of water to replenish fluids and perform daily medical monitoring and control.
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How to prevent dengue?
- Eliminating all unused containers that can accumulate water (such as cans, bottles, tires).
- Turning over objects that are outside and can accumulate water when it rains (buckets, basins, drums, bottles).
- Changing the water from animal drinkers, air conditioning or rain drain collectors, inside and outside the house, every three days. Remember to rub the walls of the containers with a sponge or brush in order to detach any mosquito eggs that may be attached.
- Filling the vases and pot holders with wet sand.
- Keeping the patios and gardens clean, tidy and weeded.
- Cleaning gutters and rain drains from roofs.
- Covering tanks and containers used to collect water.
- Pouring boiling water on the grates and placing mosquito netting on them.
To prevent the transmission of dengue and chikungunya, they recommend avoiding the accumulation of water in containers to which mosquitoes have access (Photo: Analía Garelli/Télam).
It is also important for prevent mosquito bites:
- Always use repellentscarefully following the recommendations on the packaging.
- Wear light clothing that covers arms and legs, especially during outdoor activities.
- Put mosquito nets on doors and windows, and when possible use fans or air conditioning in the rooms.
- Protect cribs and baby strollers with mosquito netting.
- Use environmental repellents such as tablets and spirals.