There are currently seven cases in total. Likewise, the authorities have already taken the necessary preventive measures.
He Ministry of Health of Santa Fe reported the appearance of three new indigenous cases of dengue in Rosarywhich raises seven total registered in the city during this season. Given this situation, the Ministry of Health municipal implemented preventive measures in the homes and surrounding areas of those affected, with the aim of contain the spread of the disease.
According to the last provincial epidemiological report, which collects data until November 30, the province accumulates a total of 16 cases confirmed since the start of the 2024-2025 season, which keeps both the authorities and the community on alert.
Ignacio Mangiamelligeneral director of Intersectoral Policies of the Ministry of Healthhighlighted that, after the operations carried out in the areas where the new infections were detected, no further cases have been identified to date. However, he stressed that it is essential to maintain active surveillance, especially with the arrival of summer, when climatic conditions favor the reproduction of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, the main vector of the disease.
Of the 16 confirmed cases in the province, two were classified as imported, coming from the Castellanos and Rosario departmentswhile five corresponded to people with recent vaccinationincluding cases in the departments July 9, San Cristóbal, General López, Rosario and Las Colonias.
Besides, nine cases were identified as autochthonouswith no travel history, and were distributed between the Castellanos and Rosario departments, where the largest number of recent infections are concentrated.
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How to prevent dengue
Dengue prevention depends largely on eliminate mosquito breeding sitesa task that must be sustained constantly throughout the year. Recommendations include avoiding the accumulation of water in containers such as tires, vases and pot holdersin addition to regularly cleaning pools and other elements that may become breeding grounds.
To control adult mosquitoes, it is suggested use of insecticide sprays, spirals and mosquito netsespecially during dawn and dusk, which are the hours of greatest activity for the insect.
Regarding personal care, it is recommendedto wear light-colored clothing that covers arms and legs, apply repellents to exposed skin areas and, in the case of small children, use specific repellents such as citronella or protect cribs and strollers with tulle. These measures, together with the constant monitoring of health authorities, are essential to reduce the impact of dengue in communities.
He Increased summer temperatures significantly increase the risk of dengue transmissionso municipal and provincial authorities reinforce the call for citizen collaboration to keep spaces free of breeding sites and minimize the possibilities of spread. In Rosario, the active participation of neighbors, added to government actions, will be key to preventing infections from continuing to increase during the season.
Source: Ambito
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