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The probable cases of dengue fever, which are confirmed with those suspected, increased from 1,571 to 4,112 in Minas in just one week, an increase of 161%. The data comes from the epidemiological bulletin of the State Department of Health of Minas Gerais (SES-MG), updated Monday (21), and show that the figures have more than doubled compared to the year last, taking into account that this month is not over yet.
According to SES, the State is on alert for this important increase, already expected for this time of the year, marked by hot and rainy days, typical of our summer and conducive to the proliferation of Aedes mosquito aegypti.
In 2019, to date, two deaths are the subject of an investigation. There were 3 last week, but according to the press office of SES, a case of dengue fever was excluded.
The mining towns where the incidence of the disease is highest are Unaí, in the northwest of the state, with 655 probable cases; Arcos, in the center-west, with 579; Pbados, south of Minas, with 261; and Várzea da Palma, in the north of the country, with 197 cases.
In the case of the municipality of Arcos, SES announced the adoption of measures for the fight against mosquitoes and, since December 31, Ultra Low Volume Insecticide (UBV), in accordance with the dengue prevention and control guidelines.
Regarding chikungunya, Minas Gerais recorded 63 probable cases of the disease and made two deaths during the investigation. With regard to zika, there were 23 probable cases of the disease in 2019.
Still according to SES, dengue, zika and chikungunya control actions take place throughout the year , including meetings with regional health agencies to review disease control activities, monitoring of municipal indicators and preparation of national and municipal emergency plans for the prevention and control of Aedes-transmitted diseases .
2018 19659002] Eight people died in 2018 in Araújos, Arcos, Conceição do Pará, Lagoa da Prata and Moema, in the center-west of the state; in Earl, in Great BH; and Ituiutaba and Uberaba, in the Triangulo Mineiro.
Minas Gerais experienced three major epidemics in 2010, 2013 and 2016. During the last epidemic, there were more than 528,000 records and 255 deaths. The other epidemics occurred in 2010 (348,000 patients) and in 2013 (194,000).
Care
According to SES, the participation of the population is fundamental in the control actions of Aedes aegypti and the best way to prevent it is to eliminate the outbreaks. accumulation of water, considered as breeding grounds of the mosquito. Therefore, it is important to keep sealed water tanks, store tires and bottles in covered places, keep them clean and sealed, and properly dispose of waste.
Among the mosquito prevention and control measures also include gutters, avoid leaves and dirt from accumulating. The pots of plants should be eliminated, as well as special care for animal drinkers, which should be cleaned daily. It is also advisable to clean pools and water sources, refrigerator trays and air conditioning.
The breeding cycle of Aedes can vary from 5 to 10 days, pbading through the larval phase until reaching the adult form. This is the female mosquito that lays its eggs on the inner wall of the tanks and these can remain viable for about a year. As soon as the egg comes into contact with water, it starts and begins the cycle and so it is fundamental to conduct detailed surveys both inside and in the backyard to eliminate possible outbreaks.
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