Dengue cases in Rio de Janeiro have increased by 300% this year, according to a survey by the state’s Department of Health (SES). The comparison takes into account the months from January to October this year and the same period in 2021.
According to SES, the Reportable Disease Information System (Sinan) has already recorded 10,471 cases of dengue this year, with 14 victims. Last year, there were 2,613 cases and four deaths from the disease as of October.
According to the survey, the incidence of chikungunya has also increased in the state, but at a lower intensity. Cases increased by 24%, with 611 diagnosed and no deaths in 2022.
Both diseases are considered urban arboviruses, and both diseases are transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, as well as Zika. This third disease, however, decreased the number of cases in 2022.
contingency plan
The state health department warns that residents should engage in the eradication of Aedes aegypti mosquito breeding sites, which rely on places with standing water to lay their eggs and reproduce. The arrival of the end of the year usually leads to an increase in the number of mosquito infestations, and to combat them, the emergency plan to combat the spread of mosquitoes. Arboviruses Urban caused by Aedes aegypti 2022/2024.
The Minister of State for Health, Alexander Chebe, said the plan would prepare the country to respond quickly in the event of a pandemic, and include a public awareness campaign. “The dengue mosquito lives preferentially inside our homes, which is why it’s so important that everyone devote 10 minutes a week to eliminating the outbreak,” he said.
The state plan provides from training health professionals for the appropriate care of suspected cases to emergency procedures, such as structuring reception centers in health units and emergency care units (UPAs), taking into account the specifics of the disease.
type 2 dengue fever
The wave of cases recorded this year can be explained, in part, by the return of serotype 2 of dengue feverwhich has not been traded in the state of Rio de Janeiro since 2008.
The Minister of Health states that the serotype was responsible for the largest dengue epidemic faced by the state of Rio de Janeiro in 2008, and its entry has been monitored again since 2019.
Who was born after that period? [2008] He has no immunity to this virus subtype. Therefore, we have a significant portion of the susceptible population, which could lead to an increase in transmission,” explains Ship.
Dengue control depends on the attention of residents in their homes and workplaces to prevent standing water from accumulating in places such as potted plants, tires, bottles, unused and unequipped swimming pools, exposed water tanks, and even small containers such as bottle caps.
To help residents prevent stagnant water from accumulating in open spaces and eliminate mosquito infestations, the Ministry of Health recommends that the water tank be thoroughly checked; Leave the boxes well covered; put sand in plant dishes; Garbage collection and packing in the yard and cleaning gutters.
It is still necessary to cover swimming pools; Cover the drains and lower the toilet lids; cleaning the outer drawer of the refrigerator; cleaning and storage of pet bowls; clean the air conditioning water collection tray; Cover the tank and other water tanks well.
Original by Brazil Agency
