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The century of torreòn
THE CENTURY OF TORREÓN
The Sanitary Jurisdiction No. 2 in La Laguna de Durango detected this week two suspected cases of dengue fever in the municipality of Gómez Palacio, coinciding with the rainy season which have been recorded in recent days in the region.
Jorge Hernández Reyes, Chief Justice, stated that this involved two patients, one over 20, and one 11-year-old girl.
The first patient was treated at the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) and the second received medical care at the Ministry of Health.
The unit stated that patients' blood samples were sent to the National Public Health Laboratory. The effects of confirming the presence or absence of dengue, a disease transmitted by the bite of the Aedes Aegypti mosquito, can be fatal.
"We are waiting for the result, I say that the week we will have it now.They had symptoms of dengue, we have the obligation to take samples to prevent the dengue problem from become uncontrollable, "says the manager.
Hernández Reyes said that so far this year, 29 other cases have been reported Dengue likely in the various municipalities under the jurisdiction of the state, however , he specified that the results of these 29 samples gave negative results.
It is important to mention that with update to July 9, 2018, the Directorate General of Epidemiology of the Federal Ministry of Health, states that the state of Durango has not yet positive cases of dengue.
Hernández Reyes also reported that in 2017, the Comarca Lagunera of Durango closed with a total of 370 patients touch s by dengue, against 930 that were reported in 2016.
The municipalities that the Sanitary Jurisdiction No. 2 is in charge are: Cuencamé, General Simón Bolívar, Gómez Palacio, Lerdo, Mapimí, Nazas, Peñón Blanco, San Juan de Guadalupe, San Luis del Cordero, San Pedro del Gallo, Santa Clara and Tlahualilo.
Prevent diseases such as dengue fever, zika and chikungunya and prevent the transmitter of mosquitoes from these diseases to reproduce, the health sector recommends the population: descacharrizar patios and roofs, use long sleeves, pants and repellent ; wash the containers in which the water is stored and cover them; return buckets and bottles to patios and roofs to prevent the accumulation of liquids and keep doors and windows closed with the help of mosquito nets.
The establishment of felling is also important, especially in hot-air appliances during the hot season.
The century of the torreòn
Attention
The symptoms of dengue.
⇒ Sudden fever above 40 degrees, joint pain, fatigue and headache.
⇒ In case of discomfort, it is important that you go to a health facility to receive medical care.
⇒ Last year, La Laguna de Durango recorded 370 positive cases of dengue fever; in 2016, they were 930.
Tests. The Health Court said the results of the samples could be ready next week.
Prevention. The Ministry of Health says that abandoning patios and roofs is one of the main measures to prevent diseases such as dengue fever, zika and chikungunya.
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