Brazil: 2011 Dengue. 468 confirmed fatalities, 182 others still under investigation

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Re: Brazil: 2011 Dengue. 468 confirmed fatalities, 182 others still under investigation

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Dengue fever has killed 135 people in Rio de Janeiro this year
November 4, 2011 ? 00h31

Dengue fever has killed 135 people since the beginning of the year in the State of Rio de Janeiro. In a report released Thursday by the State Health Department, were reported 162,270 cases of the disease in the period between January 2 and October 29.
The largest number of deaths was recorded in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro (51), followed by S?o Gon?alo (16), Duque de Caxias (nine), New Delhi (eight) and St. Johns Wood (five).
The peak of the disease was observed in April with 52,935 reported cases. In the document, the Department of Health advises that dengue cases are tending to decrease, with records in September 1258 and 889 in October.

 

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15/11/2011 13.07 - Updated 15/11/2011 13h11
Women dies of hemorrhagic dengue in PR, says hospital
After feeling ill, she was hospitalized for eight days in London HU.
Death was confirmed early on Monday (14).
G1 PR


Adriana Miller, 39, had confirmed the death of hemorrhagic dengue in the morning of Monday (14), according to the University Hospital (UH) of Londrina, in northern Paran?. According to doctors, she fell ill after suffering fever and body aches and was hospitalized for eight days.

Killed my daughter today, tomorrow can kill anyone's daughter. "
Father of victim
"The picture has changed and we got a transfer of the Hospital for the Northern District Hospital. There, the doctors did all the procedures, but unfortunately it was found that it was dengue hemorrhagic fever," said the ex-husband Joel Costa.
"Stay alert for the personal care of the gardens. These stagnant water, where it killed my daughter today, tomorrow can kill the daughter of any one," reported the father of Adriana.
According to the Department of Health, London is a city that has the highest number of confirmed cases in the state (7301), followed by Cornelio Procopio (2939), Foz do Igua?u (2,872) and Jacarezinho (2859).

 

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http://www.dci.com.br/Infestacao-de-dengue-avanca-em-Ribeirao-8-398814.html
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Infestation of dengue in Ribeir?o advances

Eduardo Schiavoni
Ribeir?o Preto - Dengue is even more present in Ribeir?o Preto, S?o Paulo state city located 313 kilometers from the capital. The Breteau index, which measures the infestation with larvae of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits the disease increased from 1.7 in October last year to 1.9 in the same month this year, according to the Vector Control Division of the municipality . The index is calculated according to the number of outbreaks of the mosquito Aedes aegypti every hundred households surveyed. The proportion of the index indicates that for every 1 000 properties in the city, had at least 19 outbreaks of mosquito infestation. According to the National Health Foundation (Funasa) and World Health Organization (WHO), an infestation rate above represents a risk to public health. According to the director of the Department of Health Surveillance, Santa Maria Luiza da Silveira Mary, in the second half of this year the survey was made ​​in real estate and found 183 000 1281 outbreaks of dengue. Nevertheless, the city recorded from January to October, 19,243 cases of dengue. In the same period last year, were 29,343 cases. Still, the dengue epidemic caused in 2011, most harmful effects to the population: this year alone, 12 people died from the disease. Last year there were nine. Considering 259 severe cases registered in 2010, the mortality rate of the disease ended the year at 3.5%. In 2011, the ratio is 6.2%, with 193 severe cases registered. Regions The index can assist in the trial on which regions should be intensified actions. In Ribeir?o Preto, the west is the most affected by dengue. 5,356 cases were recorded in the region, representing 27.8%. Next is to the north, with 4,500, and east, with 4,107 cases. According to the head of the Surveillance, Ana Alice de Castro e Silva, dengue cases are expected to increase from this month with the arrival of the rains, and according to the Secretary of Health, St?nio Miranda, however, it is essential that the population between the war and definitely help the authorities to combat the problem. "We know that no matter how we act in the prevention, collaboration is essential to the residents that the problem is resolved. The climate of Ribeir?o, very hot, is perfect for the mosquito and, if there is awareness, all the work - not is small - made ​​by the city will not do much. It's like dry ice, but with consequences infinitely more dangerous, "he informs. Fear The situation becomes even more complicated because Ribeir?o Preto has a circulation of three types of dengue virus recorded in Brazil and there is evidence that the fourth type have also circulated in the region. Thus, the possibility of the presence of dengue hemorrhagic fever, more severe form of disease where a higher percentage of cases end in death, it becomes more likely. Common to all the city, however, is the feeling of fear that takes care of people . The businessman Bruno Assumption, 34, is one who is afraid of the situation. He already had the disease in 2009 and is back to being bitten by a mosquito that has to contain the same type of disease, it can develop dengue hemorrhagic fever, more severe form of disease. "I suffered a lot with the disease, spent a week without even getting out of bed. I've lost almost ten pounds. I wonder what would happen if I took the bleeding. I do not like to imagine," he said, who lives in the neighborhood Sumarezinho in west of the city. Problem history last year throughout the State of Sao Paulo there were 187,707 cases of dengue, with 138 of them deaths, according to State Department of Health in 2010, Ribeir?o Preto, S?o Paulo was the city which recorded the largest number of patients. There were almost 30 thousand, nine of these patients died. It is the largest number of cases in the history of the city, which accounted alone for almost 15% of all cases of the disease in the state. This is not, however, the first major dengue epidemic ever recorded in the city. Since the 1990s, dengue is a problem that plagues public health in Ribeir?o. The first epidemic occurred precisely in 1990, which recorded almost 9,000 cases. The second was in 2001 with 3,190 cases. In 2006, the situation was more serious, there were three deaths and nearly 6,000 cases of dengue. According to the director of the Department of Health Surveillance in the city, Santa Maria Luiza Maria, the fight against the disease-carrying mosquito, Aedes aegypti was intensified in recent months. "The health agents will fortnightly to 578 strategic points around the city, such as rubber and abandoned houses," he says. During the visits, staff apply larvicide into drains and gutters and remove potential breeding grounds, such as tires, dishes, vases and bottles. Residents also receive guidance on how to avoid the emergence of new outbreaks of dengue. In regions where there were positive cases of the disease, the agents apply pesticides in homes. 2.726

 

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Friday, November 25, 2011 16:55
2 Confirmed case of dengue type 4 in Goi?s


The Department of Health today confirmed the 2nd case of dengue type 4 in Goi?s In the folder, the patient is 27 and lives Sector Estrela Dalva, northwest of Goi?nia. The examinations were performed by the Central Laboratory of Public Health Dr. Giovanni Cysneiros (Lacen-Go).

The first case of disease was recorded in Aparecida de Goiania in the first half of this month. Upon notification, the Department has warned municipalities to intensify the fight against the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits the disease.

According to the report on the epidemiological week 45, issued by the Superintendent of Health Surveillance (Suvisa) until the 12th of November there were 39,250 reported cases of dengue in Goi?s The data indicate a reduction of almost 64% over the same period last year. The number of deaths fell from 87 in 2010 to 24 in 2011, a fall of 72.42%.

 

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Thursday, December 1, 2011
SMS is concerned with the possibility of an outbreak of Dengue Type 4

The Municipal Health Secretariat (SMS) said he was fearful about the possibility of the emergence of an outbreak or epidemic of dengue in the city involving the virus type 4. Earlier this year, Catanduva registered a case of the disease. Municipalities in the region, such as Sao Jose do Rio Preto and Paulo de Faria, also reported other cases. That should force a change in routine work in the Municipal Team to Combat Aedes Aegipty (EMCA) in an attempt to deal with the new virus. "If we take into account the circulation of serotype 4 did not occur in other decades besides the aggravating circumstances of re-infection people who have been in contact with other dengue viruses (1.2 and 3) do have the concern of a possible outbreak, "said Vanessa Frias Couto Gallo, responsible for the SMS. Another factor that may contribute to the spread of disease is the arrival of summer. "This is the station that warmer weather and it rains a lot, increasing the places with standing water, which can become breeding of the dengue mosquito," he stressed. If the sites are filled with water that already exist Aedes aegypti eggs, they become active again. "The heat accelerates the cycle of the mosquito, from egg to adult, which occurs in fewer days, adding to its population. Similarly, heat also speeds up the virus from multiplying inside the mosquito. Thus, in the summer (usually warmer time of year), an infected female mosquito is more likely to transmit the disease before dying, "he said. Routine The change in the routine of work concerns the insertion in the introduction of the virus in the city . "It was inserted into the introduction of information transmission in the city and neighboring towns, advice on symptoms and risk of complications in people who have had episodes of dengue, especially the need and importance of exploring the health service as quickly as possible to optimize the work of blocking, active search and spraying should be done from the notification of the case, "thought the secretary. The SMS has tried to maintain partnerships to try to combat the disease. "Not only the" type 4 "but the disease itself (dengue) virus regardless of its classification, it is worrying and requires effort and commitment from everyone to fight them. The dengue control requires an effort of all health professionals, managers and people. Do not fight dengue without partnerships. We need measures to control dengue ensure the effective participation of each resident in the elimination of existing breeding or potential breeding sites for mosquitoes, "he continued. EMCA officials also participated in workshops, seminars and meetings on the Plan for Intensification of the Surveillance and Control of Dengue in the State of Sao Paulo. "In addition, the professionals of EMCA, also attended by professionals and Epidemiological Surveillance Department of Health The mosquito breeding not to. Therefore, we must stay alert to dengue fever, in all times of the year, "he says. In Catanduva, the neighborhood Vila S?o Paulo presented the highest tuberculosis incidence in 2011.

 

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MT has registered 9581 cases


The State Department of Health announced yesterday the numbers on dengue for the period from January 1 to December 1 this year. Have been reported in the period 9581 cases of dengue in Mato Grosso. Of this total, 41 were reported as severe cases of dengue. This year six people died of dengue in the state and there are two deaths being investigated. Cuiab? were reported in 1,223 cases of dengue fever, 19 severe cases. Of these 19 cases, however, only 13 are living in the Capital. Another five are residents in the municipalities of Tangara da Serra, New Brasil?ndia, Alto Paraguay, Guarant? North and General Carneiro and there is the case of a person residing in Manaus (AM). V?rzea Grande was already in the record of 359 cases of dengue. In Sinop, 1,994 cases, and in Rondonopolis, 289 cases of the disease. In the same period in 2010, reports of dengue cases in Mato Grosso were 42,891 cases, with 4,296 notified Cuiab?, 1970 Great Lowland cases, 3,172 cases Sinop Rondon?polis and 3995 cases

 

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Rio Claro is among the cities at risk of dengue
Marcello Schmidt School Students rally against dengue are for municipal mobilization
Edn?ia Silva


The Health Ministry said on Monday (5) the outcome in 2011 lira (Survey Quick Index of infestation by Aedes aegypti) which survey the cities most at risk of dengue epidemic in the country based on the index of mosquito infestation . Index less than 1% is considered satisfactory, between 1% and 3.9% characterizes a state of alert and 3.9% percentage points higher than the risk of an outbreak.


According to the Ministry of Health, the 561 cities surveyed, 48 are at risk, alert 236 and 277 have satisfactory rate. The State of Sao Paulo has 60 municipalities included in this list. Of these, 46 are in satisfactory rate, 13 in a state of alert and at risk of outbreak.


Rio Claro is among the 13 cities in S?o Paulo state of alert. The infestation rate is 1.6% this year against 0.2% last year. Macaws have 0.7% versus 0.1%, 0.1% against Limerick and Piracicaba 0.3% 0.4% versus 1.1%. Catanduva is the only city from the list at risk of outbreak, with infestation rate of 4% from 1.4% in 2010.


"The cities that are in an alert situation, can not let their guard down: instead, should intensify their actions. The municipalities in cases of low risk can migrate to a major epidemic, "warned Health Minister, Alexandre Padilha, to present the results of LIRA 2011.


For him, the lira is an essential tool to guide the actions of control, because it allows the local health managers anticipate the actions of prevention. The minister stressed that the survey data do not mean that the situation can not be reversed. "A certain municipality, which presents a risk situation, you can change that with the intensification of the measures in the areas of greatest risk," Padilla said.


The coordinator of the Program to Combat Dengue Hall, Katia Curado, confirms the state of attention in the city which highlights the need to double preventive care. However, she said, the risk of spread of dengue fever can be reduced with the support of the people to eliminate mosquito breeding spots. Thus, a new epidemic will be avoided.


Katia points out that 2011 was an epidemic year with a record of more than 1,750 cases of dengue. The coordinator warns of the risk of spread of the disease with the arrival of summer and rain. She said the city has a large number of containers that collect water, with a predominance of tires and vases. These materials have to be eliminated to reduce the risk of contamination.


To this end, work to combat dengue fever does not stop. Parades, task forces, workshops and other initiatives have been undertaken even before the beginning of summer, in order to prevent the city against dengue. Several public and private sectors are being invited to engage in the fight.


The local program coordinator explains that the idea is to mobilize the whole society with the goal of eradicating dengue avoiding the occurrence of a new epidemic in the city.

 

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http://www.jb.com.br/rio/noticias/2...ionais-para-padronizar-atendimento-da-dengue/
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Government trains professionals to standardize care of Dengue


In order to standardize the care of patients with dengue in the state hospitals and in emergency care units (APU), the State Department of Health of Rio is hosting classes in Jan. of training for health professionals.

According to the Ministry of Health, released yesterday (5), the 48 cities that present risk of an epidemic of dengue, Rio has two list of municipalities in danger of developing an epidemic: Itabora? in the metropolitan area and St. Fidelis in northwest of the state.

The training, which lasts only 15 minutes, is done in the health clinics during working hours of professionals. The department also intends to train until December, 500 instructors around the state to expand the course. The project is a pioneer in the country and will serve as the basis for the implementation of the activity on a national scale by the Ministry of Health

This is not the first activity that promotes the state government to train health professionals. In partnership with the State University of Rio de Janeiro (Uerj,) the Department of Health is also conducting telehealth Virtual Seminar, aimed at health workers of municipalities in Rio, geographically isolated. At the seminar, the program 10 Minutes Against Dengue is presented as educational material for the agents.

Also according to the study by the ministry on dengue, there are 32 cities in the state of Rio on alert, including the state capital. The mayor of Rio, Eduardo Paes, had publicly demonstrated concern about a possible outbreak in the city, which led to a series of openings of centers of care specific to dengue patients in all units of primary health care in the municipality there are approximately two weeks.

 

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Index of infestation leaves Health on alert

Efforts of health workers are concentrated in neighborhoods with higher rates of infestation
The index of the dengue mosquito infestation in the city closed the month of November with 1.22%. Data are from the Information System on the yellow fever and dengue (Sisfad), the Municipal Health This put the health departments of the city on alert, as tolerated by the Ministry of Health is 1%. However, as Sisfad last week showed the rate of infestation fall.
But what still worries is that the same week the neighborhoods with the highest levels of mosquito infestation were the Villa St. Peter, with 10.13%, followed Home of the Girl Scouts of the district, with 9.68%, Green Roof, 8.60%, Ezekiel Ramin, with 4.35%, 4.14% Santa Cruz, Our Lady of Perpetual Help 4% Residential Bela Vista 3.70 Allotment Cellos% and 3.41%.
The data of the Ministry of Health are different. Through the Rapid Survey Index infestation by Aedes aegypti (Lira), presents Rondonopolis infestation rate of 2.4%, setting the city as medium risk. Last year, the city was considered high risk.
According to the biologist from the Municipal Health Secretariat, Jos? M?rcio da Silva, the efforts of health workers are concentrated in neighborhoods with higher rates of infestation. "In these places, where there are larvae, they are destroyed by larviciding. Moreover, it is done the orientation of people trying to raise awareness about the danger of proliferation of the mosquito, "said the biologist.
He explains that the city, the Ministry of Health, has ceased to be at high risk for average thanks to the cleanup actions and campaigns taken over by the Municipality, the State Government, Legislature and public prosecutors. "In addition to these organs, the work of neighborhood associations aware residents to avoid breeding of the aedes aegypti", foreign biologist.

 

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05/12/2011 at 14h31

Ministry of Health presents map of dengue in the country


Of the 561 cities surveyed, 48 are at risk, alert 236 and 277 have satisfactory rate. LIRA guides actions to control the disease

The outcome in 2011 lira (Quick Survey Index infestation by Aedes aegypti) revealed that 48 Brazilian cities are at risk for the occurrence of an outbreak of dengue. The map, which identifies where are concentrated the breeding places of Aedes aegypti mosquito was conducted between the months of October and November this year, is conducted by the Ministry of Health, in partnership with local health departments. In the cities at risk, more than 3.9% of the properties surveyed were mosquito larvae. In all, 561 cities participated.

Check out:

The map of the LIRA http://portalsaude.saude.gov.br/portalsaude/arquivos/pdf/2011/Dez/05/Apres_LIRAa_Nacional_2011.pdf

The presentation made during a press conference
http://portalsaude.saude.gov.br/portalsaude/arquivos/pdf/2011/Dez/05/apresentacao_dengue_051211.pdf

Earlier on Monday (5), in presenting the results of LIRA 2011, the Health Minister, Alexandre Padilha, explained that the study is a kind of photography that allows the Ministry of Health know the dengue situation in the country . "The cities that are in an alert situation, can not let their guard down: instead, should intensify their actions. The municipalities in cases of low risk can migrate to a major epidemic, "he said.

"The Lira is an essential tool to guide the actions of dengue control, because it allows the local health managers anticipate the actions of prevention," added the minister. He said the survey data do not mean that the situation can not be reversed. "A certain municipality, which presents a risk situation, you can change that with the intensification of the measures in the areas of greatest risk," said Alexandre Padilha.

The Ministry of Health will closely monitor the evolution of dengue in the states and municipalities. The map revealed that 4.6 million people live in areas at risk of dengue epidemic. "Beyond the conventional surveillance system, we, from now, with the Observatory of Dengue, another tool that will help us in monitoring the disease through social networks," said the minister.

The new assessment also points out that 236 cities are on alert (with index between 1% and 3.9%) and 277 have satisfactory rate below 1%.

The cities at risk, including three capital - Rio Branco (AC), Porto Velho (RO), Cuiab? (MT) - are located in 16 Brazilian states: four in the North, seven in the Northeast, three in the Southeast, one in Midwest and South Region (see table below).

ALERT

Among the capitals in a state of alert, stand out Salvador, infestation rate of 3.5%, Recife (3.1), Bethlehem (2.2), San Luis (1.6%) and Aracaju (1 5%). Fortaleza and Natal, which last year were on the alert, began to situation as satisfactory, with infestation rates of 0.9 and 0.8, respectively.

This year, the lira was extended to 561 municipalities, an increase of 53% compared to 2010, when it was performed in 427 cities. The survey will be done at least three times a year. The measure aims to empower communities to know the places most critical.

The Secretary of Health Surveillance, Ministry of Health, Jarbas Barbosa, explained that the Lira municipal act allows managers to more effectively for the elimination of mosquito breeding sites identified in the most common. This action, he said, can also be performed successfully by the community.

"To remove the foci of the mosquito is no need to use technology. It takes only the adoption of simple measures that anyone can use in their homes, "said the secretary, during the presentation of the results of LIRA 2011.



Livestock and reduction of cases

The Ministry of Health is handing over $ 90 million for the qualification of prevention and control of dengue fever to 989 municipalities. The selected cities will sign a membership with a commitment to carry out epidemiological surveillance, and measures aimed at assisting patients.

This morning, the minister drew attention to the breeding of larvae of the mosquito, primarily in the Northeast and Midwest. "In the Northeast, more than 70% of outbreaks are concentrated in water reservoirs and in the Midwest more than 40%," noted the minister.

By the end of November, there were 742,364 reported suspected cases of dengue across the country. Compared with the same period last year, there was a reduction of 25%. From January to November 2010 were 985,720 registered cases of suspected disease. The South, Southeast and Midwest also observed a decrease in dengue fever: The biggest reduction - 77% - was registered in the Central West. There were 211,695 cases in 2010 from 48,524 in 2011.

Detailed information on the incidence of the mosquito Aedes aegypti breeding sites and the percentage of notifications of cases, by region, can be found here

VIRAL MOVEMENT

Dengue virus has four serotypes (DENV 1, DENV 2, DENV 3 and DENV 4). The virological surveillance activities in 2011, highlighting the predominance of DENV circulation in a country. It has been found, however, an important circulation of DENV types 2 and DENV 4. This scenario, coupled with environmental conditions, which enable the maintenance of the mosquito Aedes aegypti, alert to the possibility of persistent transmission of the virus at high levels in the summer of 2012.

Check presentation during a press conference

http://portal.saude.gov.br/portal/a...pDetalheNoticia&id_area=1498&CO_NOTICIA=13547

 

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http://www.noticiasbr.com.br/dengue-tipo-4-ja-esta-presente-em-diversos-estados-do-pais-33638.html
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Dengue type 4 is already present in several states in the country

Dengue type 4 is already present in several states of Brazil . According to the Ministry of Health, there were more than 700 000 cases the disease throughout the country. The concern of the health studies departments is that the present type 4 virus epidemic in this version.

On Thursday, the Secretariat of Health of the stadium in Rio de Janeiro confirmed the death of a 11 year old girl in S?o Gon?alo. She contracted dengue hemorrhagic type, considered as one of the most serious. The river had a higher concentration of dengue between January and September. Since the state had the largest growth was in the Amazon, with 879% more cases compared to last year.

The concern about the type 4 is that this is a new virus, which had its first case in Roraima, and have already confirmed cases in Rio de Janeiro and in S?o Paulo.

"The person does not develop two episodes of dengue fever, one after the other. So the risk is you get a certain type of virus, 1, and a few months or years later you develop another type of dengue virus type on the other. Then the chance of complications increases slightly, "warned the health officer of the State Health Secretariat of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Chieppe.

 

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Number of deaths from dengue in Fortaleza has grown four-fold from 2010
17h47m | 17.12.2011


The number of deaths from dengue in Fortaleza has grown fourfold over the last year. According to the Secretariat of Health of Cear? (SESA) in 2010 were six confirmed deaths already this year, the number of deaths reached 24 in total.

With the confirmed deaths in 2011, Fortaleza is at the top of the municipalities of Cear? where deaths were recorded. Behind the Fortaleza is Caucaia, with five deaths. In any Cear?, the number of deaths this year was 61.

The last death from dengue fever was confirmed this week by Sesa. The death was recorded in Marazion, in the Metropolitan Region of Fortaleza, according to the report published by folder.

According to Sesa, Cear? has 55,529 confirmed cases of dengue this year - 522 more than in the previous week's bulletin

 

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RJ registers 76,404 cases of dengue fever epidemic in 2011 and fears
January 3, 2012 ? 23h27 ? updated at 23h41

GABRIEL MACIEIRA
Direct from Rio de Janeiro
The city of Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday released the panorama of dengue in the city. In 2011, the 76,404 cases, 51 deaths were confirmed by the disease. The last record was the 1st of August. The answering service recorded 15,221 calls received. According to the superintendent of Health Surveillance, Marcio Garcia, the risk of an epidemic in 2012 is troubling.
"Based on the study of dengue cases in the last ten years, the chance to be an epidemic is high. The reappearance of dengue type 1 is predominant and the possibility of entry of type 4, and other climatic factors, the Rio de Janeiro have all a potential for it. All information make us still believe we will have a possibility of a major epidemic this year. We hope we can at least prevent deaths and to the extent possible, reduce the number of cases. " State of the epidemic is characterized only when, in a month, are observed 300 cases of illness per 100 thousand inhabitants.
The city of Rio should have 30 poles to meet the specific disease. At 8 am Friday, there will be a walk mobilization against dengue in the city. Professionals will guide the search for population outbreaks and distribute informational materials about the disease.
Dengue
disease is transmitted by the bite of infected mosquito host, the Aedes aegypti . The virus undergoes an incubation period of four to 10 days. The first signs are high fever, joint pain and muscle weakness, poor appetite, reddish spots in the body, severe headache and pain behind the eyes.
The so-called classic dengue cure naturally when the body gets rid of the virus through antibodies. The hemorrhagic form, however, requires more care. When the patient has a hemorrhagic there is bleeding from the gums, nostrils and internal organs, which causes abdominal pain.
There is no specific treatment for dengue, but only for the symptoms. That is, antipyretics to help control fever and analgesics to alleviate muscle aches and headaches, for example. When the disease is suspected, all drugs that are made from aspirin must be avoided