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Alert for presence of mosquito transmitter of yellow fever in Sucre
By: Victoria Martinez Luz Weather Sincelejo Special | 3:53 pm | December 31, 2010
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Was detected both diseases. Also leishmaniasis and action plans are implemented.
It is the first time reported in the presence of Haemagogus Sucre, transmitter of yellow fever vector, although in the coastal sucre?o found high densities of Aedes Aegypti, which is the vector of dengue.
Dasssalud entomologists say there is no rigorous controls and alarms for possible outbreaks. However, because the tourist ports are risk areas for vector-borne diseases, Dasssalud is implemented strictly entomological surveillance in Tolu airport and in tourist areas of the municipality.
"In Sucre we have no problem with yellow fever, but when people come to have the disease, would complicate the epidemiological situation in the Caribbean. The important thing is to establish that there is a risk," said Sulgey Driver, Dasssalud entomologist.
Leishmaniasis is also present
With regard to leishmaniasis, studies are under focus and delivering mosquito nets in the Montes de Maria, where there have been cases.
The mosquito nets provided by the Ministry of Social Protection are long lasting. Are impregnated with insecticide within its fibers, and can last five years or 20 washings.
Because the town of Sheep, is the main town where leishmaniasis is recorded here by the Ministry, gave mosquito nets, which are being evaluated for their effectiveness.
"The mosquito nets are very good because the insecticide is impregnated into the fiber. When exposed to sunlight for drying, the insecticide is reactivated and continues to run. When comparing the number of cases that appeared in sheep in the past, now there is a decrease. It shows that the control with mosquito nets, is working, "said Coachman.
Spanish to English translation
Alert for presence of mosquito transmitter of yellow fever in Sucre
By: Victoria Martinez Luz Weather Sincelejo Special | 3:53 pm | December 31, 2010
Share this article
Was detected both diseases. Also leishmaniasis and action plans are implemented.
It is the first time reported in the presence of Haemagogus Sucre, transmitter of yellow fever vector, although in the coastal sucre?o found high densities of Aedes Aegypti, which is the vector of dengue.
Dasssalud entomologists say there is no rigorous controls and alarms for possible outbreaks. However, because the tourist ports are risk areas for vector-borne diseases, Dasssalud is implemented strictly entomological surveillance in Tolu airport and in tourist areas of the municipality.
"In Sucre we have no problem with yellow fever, but when people come to have the disease, would complicate the epidemiological situation in the Caribbean. The important thing is to establish that there is a risk," said Sulgey Driver, Dasssalud entomologist.
Leishmaniasis is also present
With regard to leishmaniasis, studies are under focus and delivering mosquito nets in the Montes de Maria, where there have been cases.
The mosquito nets provided by the Ministry of Social Protection are long lasting. Are impregnated with insecticide within its fibers, and can last five years or 20 washings.
Because the town of Sheep, is the main town where leishmaniasis is recorded here by the Ministry, gave mosquito nets, which are being evaluated for their effectiveness.
"The mosquito nets are very good because the insecticide is impregnated into the fiber. When exposed to sunlight for drying, the insecticide is reactivated and continues to run. When comparing the number of cases that appeared in sheep in the past, now there is a decrease. It shows that the control with mosquito nets, is working, "said Coachman.