SANTO DOMINGO.- LA Dr. Vivian Puente Pérez, infectologist-pediatricianwarned that recent floods caused by rains represent a high health risk For the population, due to exposure to contaminated water and the proliferation of mosquitoes.
“Product of floods for rivers floods and ravines diseases such as leptospirosis, conjunctivitis, pyodermitis, gastrointestinal infections and skin infections”, Explained the conversation specialist with The day.
Puente Pérez also warned that many people, instead of staying in shelter, threw themselves to the stagnant waters As if they were swimming pools, increasing the risk of contracting these diseases.
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COE maintains 24 provinces under alert
He Emergency Operations Center (COE) He informed that the levels of Yellow and green alert in 24 provinces of the country, due to moisture in the mass of air and atmospheric instability generated by the indirect effects of the Tropical cyclone potential number 9that although he continues to move away, he left strong downpours and floods in several communities.
Called to the population
The infectologist made a special call to whom they were affected to Find immediate medical attention In case of fever, discomfort or any suspicious symptom.
“Early diagnosis and treatment are key to preventing serious complications,” said Puente Pérez.
A challenge for the health system
Health authorities warn that the situation represents a additional challenge for the health system In the coming weeks, both due to precarious hygiene conditions in the most affected communities and for the possibility of disease outbreaks associated with contaminated waters.
