Along with calling for calm, the Seremi de Salud Dr. Carolina Torres Pinto confirmed that there is a case of Dengue in the region, although its contagion would have occurred in Brazil.
“We have a confirmed case of dengue in the region, this is an imported case, which means that this person was infected in a country where this disease is endemic. We in O’Higgins do not have the presence of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is the transmitter of the disease, so the idea is that we all collaborate so that this remains that way,” said Torres Pinto.
Dengue is an infection transmitted to people by the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The disease can manifest itself from a mild condition or evolve into complications that can be fatal.
Dengue manifests itself with muscle pain, fever, nausea and there may be bleeding. “It is very relevant that those who present these signs when consulting and tell if she had ever left the country,” said the seremi.
“There is no vaccine for this disease, therefore, it is important that we inform ourselves before the trip, and if you go to a place where the mosquito is present, the first thing is to avoid contact with it, wear protective clothing with long sleeves. and pants and use repellent. If a bite is evident and you have any of the symptoms mentioned above, go to a consultation to confirm if the disease has actually developed,” said the Seremi de Salud, who also stressed that since 2009 in the region only 6 have been recorded. dengue cases.
Case in O’Higgins
On February 3, 2024, the Isamédica Clinic of the Rancagua commune notified a 23-year-old student who consulted for arthralgia, cough, chills, nausea, sweating and vomiting as a suspected case of arbovirus.
In the interview, he indicated a trip to Brazil between January 21 and 28, 2024. The treating doctor suspected dengue and made a notification to EPIVIGILA on February 3, 2024.
An epidemiological investigation was carried out describing as a possible exposure site a visit on January 22 to Christ the Redeemer, where they suspect that exposure to the Aedes aegypti mosquito could have occurred, since there were many insects and no repellent was used, nor is there any history of vaccination prior to the trip. .
On February 6, 2024, confirmation was made by ISP through PCR-RT of dengue. Currently, the patient remains in good general health after symptom management.
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