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Dengue virus cases increase by 70 percent this year, say specialist By the A.M. Costa Rica staff According to the latest report from the Ministry of Health, the country faces a significant increase in cases of dengue, compared to last year. According to the statistics, in the first six months of the year 2018, from January to June, 975 cases were registered, while in the same period this year there were 1,666 cases, a 70 percent increase. The most affected areas are the province of Guanacaste* with 801 reported cases and the Caribbean Coast* with 392 cases. Ministry specialists call for preventive measures to prevent the proliferation of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, eliminating possible breeding sites in homes, lots and workplaces. In addition, the workers of the pest control department carry out fieldwork in fumigation in the areas with the highest recorded cases of the virus. "We are entering the most complicated season of the year where the increase in rainfall raises cases, which is why the constant call for citizens to be vigilant in the elimination of hatcheries," said Rodrigo Marin, director of the Ministry of Health. "In addition, people must report by email to dac.denuncias@misalud.go.cr about those places that may represent a source of mosquito proliferation in their communities." According to the Ministry, the first case of a patient reported with the dengue virus in Costa Rica came in 1993. According to the specialist, dengue fever is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by a virus. Symptoms typically begin three to 14 days after infection. This may include a high fever, headache, vomiting, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash. Recovery takes two to seven days. In a small proportion of cases, the disease develops into severe dengue, dengue hemorrhagic, resulting in bleeding, low levels of blood platelets and blood plasma leakage, or into dengue shock syndrome and dangerously low blood pressure. Dengue is spread by several species of female mosquitoes of the Aedes type, principally A. aegypti. The virus has five types. Infection with one type usually gives lifelong immunity to that type, but only short-term immunity to the others. Subsequent infection with a different type increases the risk of certain complications. A number of tests are available to confirm the diagnosis including detecting antibodies to the virus or its RNA. The World Health Organization estimates that climate change, urbanization and other factors could result in more than 6 billion people at risk of dengue infection by 2080. ------------------------------ Have you heard of dengue cases in your community? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to: news@amcostarica.com |
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