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number people infected with dengue virus increasing,
says specialist
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff According to the latest report by the Minister of Health, there has been an increase in cases of people infected with dengue virus. According to the Ministry, from January 1st to August 17th, there were 3,960 registered patients. During the same period last year, there were 1,646 registered cases. That is an increase of 2,314 patients infected in 2019. Of the 3,960 patients, three were considered severe. "The most affected cantons are: Sarapiquí, Guácimo, Pococí, and Turrialba," in the province of Limón*, said the Ministry in its statement. In July, as was reported on A.M. Costa Rica, Ministry Specialists ask the population to take preventive measures to prevent the proliferation of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, eliminating possible breeding sites in homes, lots, and workplaces. Workers in pest control should fumigate 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 increases the number of cases, which is why we call on all citizens to be vigilant in the elimination of the places mosquitos deposit their larvae," said Rodrigo Marin, Director of the Ministry of Health. According to the Ministry, the first case of a patient with the dengue virus in the country was recorded in1993. 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 pain, and a skin rash. Recovery takes two to seven days. In a small portion of cases, the disease develops into a severe case of dengue 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. There are five types of the virus. Infection with one type sometimes provides lifelong immunity to that type, but only short-term immunity to the others. Subsequent infections of a different type increase the risk of certain complications. Several 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 coursing through the veins of your community? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com |
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