A team from the Ministry of Health is in Acre this week to review cases classified as dengue fever, but in fact, Aroubush fever, according to what the Minister of Health and Environmental Control, Ethel Maciel, said (photo).
Oropouche fever is also transmitted by mosquitoes, mainly by Culicoides barrensis And by Culex pentagram, popularly known as Meruem. The symptoms, which are very similar to those of dengue fever, last between two and seven days and include sudden fever, severe headache, back and lower back pain, and joint pain. There may also be cough, dizziness, pain behind the eyes, rash, chills, photophobia, nausea and vomiting.
Directives from the Acre Health Department are for residents to take measures similar to those for dengue prevention, such as using mosquito nets; Wear long clothes that cover the arms and legs; Install screens on doors and windows. Use a repellent; Allow City Council agents to spray homes with substances that prevent the breeding and circulation of mosquitoes.
It is worth noting that Oropouche fever was first described in the 1960s, but until now there are no records of deaths associated with the disease. According to the Ministry of Health, there is no specific treatment or vaccine for Oroboche fever, so infected patients must remain in a state of rest, with treatment of symptoms and medical monitoring.
Dengue fever
In early January, Acre declared a public health emergency due to an explosion of dengue cases. Data from the Ministry of Health's Sexually Transmitted Viruses Surveillance Committee indicate there are 6,498 probable cases of the disease and no confirmed deaths. The incidence of dengue fever in the state is 782 cases per group of 100,000 people.
