The capital has 14 areas at risk of dengue, according to a report – Capital



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The first LIRAa (Aedes aegypti rapid inventory index) of 2019 indicates that 14 areas of Campo Grande are under threat, 47 are on alert and only 6 are considered satisfactory.

The figures have been published. on Tuesday (22) of the CESC (Coordinating Control of Endemic Vectors) of Sesau (Municipal Secretary for Health ).

The areas identified by Sesau are: UBSF Paradiso, UBSF Vida Nova, Bairro Amambaí, Cruzeiro / Autonomista, UBSF Estrela According to the survey, the most critical area is one of the most critical of the 39; UBSF. UBSF Alves Pereira (7.3%), followed by UBS Universitário (6.3%) and UBSF Vida Nova (6.1%).

Epidemiological data from Sesau indicate that 451 cases of dengue fever were reported and 6 cases of chikungunya. and zika. In January of last year, there were 374 cases of dengue, 27 of chikungunya and 22 of zika.

Secretary Marcelo Vilela said that the increase was already expected due to the rainy season and calls for raising awareness to the fight against epidemics that may contribute to the proliferation of mosquitoes.

"Contrary to what most people think, most mosquito outbreaks occur indoors – in this potted plant found in the yard, in the clogged gutter and in discarded garbage. In the courtyard, it is necessary that it serve as a warning to the population, "he said.