Survey Reveals 0.5% Dengue Infestation Rate at Sinop :: MT News

The city of Sinop (481 km from Cuiabá), through the Endemicity Center, connected to the Municipal Health Department, conducted the second Rapid Index Survey by Sampling (LIRAa), from 04 on the 8th of June. At this stage, 1949 houses were inspected and 25 samples were collected, of which 10 were Aedes Aegypti larvae

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The result obtained shows an index of 0.5% mosquito infestation, 50% lower than that recommended by the Ministry of Health, which is 1%. The badysis also shows a significant drop in figures compared to the survey conducted in February this year, in which the index was 3.6%.

This reduction, being the coordinator of Sinop Environmental Watch, Cesário Alves, is a reflection of the different actions carried out since the beginning of the year, such as cleaning workshops, bi-monthly visits to strategic points such as exercises, old irons, workshops, plating among others, as well as actions in the central quadrilateral in partnership with CDL. "The indices continue to be favorable, thanks to the intense work done." The actions continue, but we can not let down the guard, still leading the population that Aedes' fight must do. "

In addition to the visits, the distribution of citronella candles and the educational campaign, the endemic sector proceeded to the application of insecticide with costal pumps following the recommendations of the Ministry of Health in the actions blocking and inspection of wolf mouths, eliminating possible breeding sites of the insect.New liras will be carried out in August and December, according to the guidelines of the Ministry of Health for four surveys annual follow-up