With the aim of intensifying the fight against Aedes aegypti, endemic agents continue to inspect homes, warehouses, vacant lots and commercial establishments to look for mosquito outbreaks. Since the last bulletin, released on April 25, the city has registered 117 cases of the disease and one death from dengue. The accumulated total since the first week of 2024 is 32,100 probable cases. Of these, 23,277 are under investigation, 8,823 confirmed and 17 deaths recorded. There are 13 people admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and 44 in the ward.
It is worth remembering that probable cases are all reported, suspected, confirmed and inconclusive cases, with the exception of those discarded. In this way, all suspected cases that are in the system will be considered probable. This allows for a more accurate analysis of the situation.
In relation to cases ‘under investigation’ since the last bulletin, Epidemiological Surveillance informs that it carried out a task force, and, as a result, there was no increase in the number of cases ‘under investigation’. In fact, the team managed to reduce the cases pending investigation.
Signs and symptoms
The first manifestation of dengue is high fever (39° to 40°C) with an abrupt onset, lasting two to seven days, associated with headache, weakness, pain in the body, joints and back of the eyes. Spots on the body are present in 50% of cases, and can affect the face, trunk, arms and legs. Loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting may also be present.
Dengue Care Center
To guarantee care for all patients and assist in the reception of health units and as a backup for hospitals, the Dengue Care Center (CAD) was created in Blumenau. The place received improvements and now has a comfortable and restricted space for infusions. There are 60 seats available to the population who need to stay more than 5 hours at the Center for the administration of intravenous and subcutaneous medications.
Both the CAD and the infusion space are located on Furb’s Campus 3, at Rua São Paulo, 2,171. The working hours of the multidisciplinary team of 20 people – made up of doctors, nurses and nursing technicians – take place in an open door format, seven days a week, including holidays, with extended hours from 7am to midnight. The space continues to operate 24 hours a day only as a hydration reference for health units and hospitals.
How to prevent the proliferation of Aedes aegypti
* Eliminate standing water from all containers;
* Avoid using dishes in plant pots. If using them, add sand to the edge;
* Store bottles with the neck facing down;
* Keep trash bins covered;
* Always leave water tanks sealed, without any openings, especially water tanks;
* Plants such as bromeliads should be avoided, as they accumulate water;
* Treat pool water with chlorine and clean it once a week;
* Keep drains covered with fine mesh screens to prevent mosquitoes from gaining access to the area;
* Wash containers with water tanks, such as animal food and water bowls, with a brush or sponge and detergent, at least once a week;
* If it is necessary for the container to contain water, as in the case of drains, use hypochlorite;
* Remove water accumulated on slabs;
* Flush toilets, at least once a week, in rarely used bathrooms;
* Keep the toilet lid closed;
* Avoid accumulating rubbish, as it can become a breeding ground for the Dengue mosquito.
Complaint
The population can also report places with possible mosquito outbreaks by contacting the Dengue Combat Program, through OuvidorSUS on telephone 156 (option 4) or by telephone 3381-7770. Service takes place from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 12pm and from 1pm to 5pm.
Communications advisor: Elaine Malheiros
posted on 04/26/2024 09:49 – 199 views
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