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The Department of Surveillance of Health of Três Lagoas – 338 km from Campo Grande – confirmed Monday (23) the existence of two other cases of human leishmaniasis in the municipality. A 16-year-old man, a resident of Alvorada district, and a 43-year-old man from Alto da Boa Vista, had positive tests for the disease.
"We have already placed traps for the mosquito, transmitting the mosquito, in the neighborhood where the 16 year old lives and now we will place the 43 year old man has lived to find out which of the two quarters is the likely site of infection, since it has changed twice recently, but we will close the relationship with only one locality, "said the director of surveillance in health
Traps will be placed for three consecutive days, being set up at night and removed in the morning to locate mosquitoes in areas where patients live.
Up to now, Três Lagoas has confirmed three cases of human leishmaniasis, with one death – in one case identified in April, a 53-year-old man living in Santa Julia, who had comorbidities diagnosed with the disease. "It is not necessary to flaunt the population, but rather to strengthen the management of the environment (cleanliness and maintenance of the yard) in homes and prevention," said Georgia [19659002] . case of human leishmaniasis, confinement work begins. First, by epidemiological surveillance, with the investigation of the patient and the site of the infection. "Completing the investigation, it closes on the neighborhood or possible neighborhoods of the source of infection," says Georgia.
In addition to setting up traps, the CCZ (Zoonoses Control Center) is organized to collect dogs and carry out infection tests, while the Endemias sector manages the environment and the environment. start spraying. Only on Friday (20), 46 blood samples were taken from animals in the vicinity of the places where infections may have occurred.
"If dogs are diagnosed with leishmaniasis, it is advisable to seek effective treatment with a reliable veterinarian and, of course, with the responsibility of carrying out the treatment.If the owner opts for the euthanasia, the same must bring the animal to the CCZ for the correct procedures, "says veterinarian Hugo Nogueira Faria, coordinator of the zoonoses center
The supervisor asks that the backyards and [19659009] are free of debris, organic matter and leaves, to prevent the proliferation of sandfly – which transmits leishmaniasis.In the same way, it is predicted the responsible possession of dogs, with the use of a repellent necklace or lemongrbad to prevent contamination of the animal
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