February 9, 2020 4:45 p.m.
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A few days ago, the Ministry of Health confirmed that a more aggressive dengue that until now was known, is occurring in the regions of Loreto and Madre de Dios, the most alarming thing is that it has already caused the death of several people.
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February 9
13:30 EsSalud activates contingency plan due to the increase in confirmed cases of dengue
Due to the increase in dengue cases in the Madre de Dios and Loreto regions, EsSalud’s assistance networks have activated contingency plans to prevent and monitor this disease that in a few days has already taken the lives of several people.
For this reason, more environments and hospital beds have been enabled, in addition to medical equipment and supplies to ensure the correct care of those affected.
February 8
14:31 Fumigate 24,000 homes to prevent dengue from spreading in Tambopata
The Regional Health Directorate (Diresa) of Madre de Dios in coordination with the Ministry of Health has initiated a fumigation campaign of all the houses that are located in the province of Tambopata, this in order to combat the spread of dengue in that region
13:53 A thousand positive cases of dengue are registered in Peru
The regional governor of Madre de Dios, Luis Hidalgo He has revealed that there are a thousand positive cases of dengue registered in his jurisdiction in Peru, this figure is worrisome as the figure registered last January has doubled.
“As of January 31, we had 540 cases, and in this first week of February, we have doubled. Currently, there are a thousand positive cases. Unfortunately, among them, we have had six dead, ”said the authority after highlighting the declaration of health emergency in that region for dengue.
“We are doing a job with the staff of the Ministry of Health. There are doctors and nurses who have come to support the increase in cases, ”he added.
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February 7
16:06 Minsa: Declares health emergency in Loreto, San Martín and Madre de Dios
The Minister of Health, Elizabeth Hinostroza It has been reported that three regions of the Peruvian jungle (Loreto, San Martin and Madre de Dios) have been declared a health emergency that were those that have presented dengue outbreaks.
“After supervising the sanitary actions that we have been carrying out, we have estimated to declare a state of sanitary emergency due to an outbreak of dengue in the regions of Loreto, San Martín and Madre de Dios, in order to control it and guarantee the care of those affected,” declared on Channel N.
Action decided against dengue. Today the supreme decree was published that declares in a sanitary emergency, for 90 days, the prioritized areas of Loreto, Madre de Dios and San Martín due to an outbreak of dengue.
Read the decree ➡️ https://t.co/ggS55NnZNcpic.twitter.com/fiz9INTLQ5
– Ministry of Health (@Minsa_Peru) February 9, 2020
February 6
15:14 Ministry of Health confirms a new variant of dengue
The Ministry of Health (MINSA) has confirmed a new variant of mosquitoes causing a more aggressive dengue that until now there was no knowledge. This type of dengue is occurring in the regions of Loreto and Madre de Dios.
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What is dengue?
Dengue is an infectious disease that develops mainly in hot and tropical areas, as in northern Peru, it also develops in stagnant waters. This disease is caused by a virus of the flavirus family and is transmitted after the mosquito bites a sick person and then infects a healthy person.
This disease can be fatal if you do not receive medical attention, also if you already have the symptoms it is essential not to self-medicate.
Dengue Symptoms
In some cases, the symptoms of dengue are imperceptible, but in others it can present as a common flu and if discomfort is caused they must be taken care of quickly. Among those that may occur:
- High fever
- Nausea and vomiting
- Rash on the skin
- Blood in the gums and nose
- General weakness
- Muscle and joint pain
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Pain in the abdomen
- Bruises on the skin
- Respiration problems
How many types of dengue exist?
The classic dengue is the one that does not usually present many complications because the organism tends to recover completely with proper care.
Severe dengue (previously known as hemorrhagic dengue), this type of disease is a serious manifestation and can cause the death of the patient. Tachycardia, bone pain, bleeding, blood pressure disturbance, circulatory insufficiency or dehydration may occur.
Dengue treatment and prevention
Although there is no exact treatment for this disease, symptoms can only be controlled by maintaining good serum hydration and under medical supervision with pain relievers.
For prevention, it is essential to wash the containers where water is stored and use airtight lids or plastic bags. In order to prevent mosquitoes from depositing their eggs in this way, cans, tires and bottles where rainwater can be empowered must also be eliminated.
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