Argentina is facing a tough battle against dengue fever this year, logging over 527,000 cases so far! 🦟 That's a whopping 3.2 times more than last year. But here's the good news: cases have been declining for the past 14 weeks. 🙌
Between the start of the season in epidemiological week 31 of 2023 and week 28 of this year, health officials reported that 97% of the total cases were recorded. The central region has been hit the hardest, accounting for 60% of the cases, while the northwest and northeast reported 24.9% and 13% respectively.
Currently, the incidence rate stands at 1,157 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. While that's a big number, the continuous decrease in cases is a promising sign. 🌟
So, what's dengue fever all about? It's a mosquito-borne illness that can be pretty nasty. Symptoms include high fever, headaches, vomiting, skin rashes, and muscle and joint pain so intense that it's sometimes called \"break-bone\" fever. Ouch! 😣 In severe cases, it can lead to hemorrhagic fever, resulting in bleeding and potentially death. Sadly, this year, 401 patients have lost their lives to dengue in Argentina.
As we move forward, it's crucial to stay informed and take precautions to prevent mosquito bites. Wear repellent, cover up, and make sure there's no standing water around your home where mosquitoes can breed. Let's work together to keep ourselves and our communities safe! 💪
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
