According to partial data, in the last week 2,389 cases of chikungunya and 37 cases of dengue were identified.
The latest Health Surveillance report indicates that in the last three weeks there were 19,101 suspicions of Arbovirosis; of which, 11,864 are chikungunya cases and 203 dengue cases.
In the last week evaluated, there were reported 2,389 affected by chikungunya and 37 cases by dengue, according to partial data.
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The most affected regions are the department Central with 7,344 cases and Asunción with 3,266 of chikungunya.
At the moment, all the departments of the country They have cases of chikungunya.
After an epidemiological week – SE 06/2023 are registered 23 accumulated deaths, all correspond to confirmed cases of chikungunya, of which, 61% are male and 39% are female.
He 70% of the deaths come from the Central department, 26% from Asunción and 4% from Cordillera.
Going to the early medical consultation is essential to prevent complications, especially if you have warning signs:
bleeding nose or gums, or bloody vomit and bloody stools.
Abdominal pain It may be accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
Altered state of consciousness. Older adults may notice extreme drowsiness or weakness. “They sleep a lot and stop eating and hydrating”; while children may report persistent crying, loss of appetite and general weakness.
The dehydration It is also another warning sign. It is manifested by dryness of the tongue and mouth. It may present with difficulty drinking fluids and decreased frequency of urination.
To consider
*Mosquitoes breed in any unused object or container with water regardless of size. That is why it is important to discard any disused object that accumulates water.
*Those useless objects that cannot be discarded, such as household appliances, tires or others, must be placed indoors or covered in order to prevent them from accumulating water.
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*Drums or containers with water that will be used must be kept tightly covered.
*Keep pools chlorinated and with filters.
*Change the water in animal drinkers and vases daily to prevent them from becoming breeding grounds, after cleaning the container with a brush, water and soap. It is equally important to dispose of the water accumulated in pot/planter dishes.
To protect against mosquito bites
It is recommended to use repellent for outdoor activities.
For the interior of homes, use mosquito nets and metal mesh on doors and windows.
