Africa-Press – Cape verde. Cape Verde recorded 107 new confirmed cases of dengue fever this Monday, with one hospitalized case, bringing its total to 13,934 cases.
These figures are included in the daily bulletin on dengue fever cases released by the Ministry of Health.
According to the same source, today the country recorded 118 suspected cases, 107 confirmed cases, one hospitalized case and zero deaths, bringing the country to 20,816 suspected cases, 13,934 confirmed cases and five deaths.
The confirmed cases are from Praia (21), Ribeira Grande de Santiago (12), São Domingos (five), São Miguel (one), Santa Cruz (46), São Lourenço dos Órgãos (eight), and São Vicente (14), with one hospitalized case being recorded in Praia.
Dengue fever is an acute infectious febrile disease transmitted by the bite of the “Aedes aegypti” mosquito and the most common symptoms are fever, headaches, body aches, pains behind the eyes, rash, diarrhea and vomiting.
In view of the current epidemiological situation, the Ministry of Health warns that cases of dengue fever will be established based on clinical and epidemiological criteria and warns people with the aforementioned symptoms that they should go to the health services.
Ministry of Health Recommendations
People with the following symptoms should go to the health services: “a person who lives in an area where cases of dengue fever have been recorded, or who has traveled in the last 14 days to an area where dengue fever transmission has occurred and who has a fever, usually for two to seven days, and two or more of the following symptoms: a) nausea or vomiting; b) skin rash; c) muscle pain; d) arthralgia; e) headache or retro-orbital pain;
If you experience at least one of the symptoms mentioned, you should seek medical attention for specific guidance.
Cases that meet the clinical and epidemiological criteria, including those confirmed in the laboratory, are considered positive cases of dengue fever.
Rapid tests (NS1, IgM, IgG) and PCR for dengue fever are reserved for situations already determined by the health services.
At an individual level and in the home, it is important to:
Wash all containers and containers with soap and water, for example, plant pots, at least once a week;
Wash cisterns, drums and tanks before refilling them;
Clean gutters frequently;
Keep the patio/terrace/yard free of debris;
Do not leave water accumulated anywhere;
Install nets on the windows;
Put rubbish in the bin;
Wear loose, cool clothing that covers as much of the body as possible.
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