:quality(85)//cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/FI7TXXIVURDWPPCXCK52RIVKMM.png "Dengue emergency in Peru: 9,000 infections and 15 deaths so far in 2023")
the disease of Dengue fever continues to attack various regions of the country and all the recommendations issued by the Ministry of Health and thus prevent the spread of this virus.
Minsa warns of an increase in dengue fever cases and launches an epidemiological alert
So far this year, more than 10,000 infections have been reported, 141 hospitalized and 15 deaths.
A few days ago he Sometimes launched an epidemiological alert due to “the intensification of dengue fever transmission”, which has so far claimed 15 lives and 9,259 cases this year, figures that attract attention and put health authorities on alert.
“There is an increase 73.64% (of cases) compared to the same period in 2022, when 5,332 cases and 13 deaths were recorded”, details the press release from the Ministry of Health.
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It was also known that the National Center for Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control of Ministry of Health (Minsa), until February 10, reported a total of 10,238 cases, between confirmed and probable.
– Ucayali: 1,855 cases
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– Loreto: 1,771 cases
– Mother of God: 1,311 cases
– Piura: 1,097 cases
– Saint-Martin: 939 cases
– Amazon: 762 cases
– Huánuco: 727 cases.
Ucayali, Loreto, San Martin and Piura.
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In the meantime, fatalities have been reported in the following areas:
– Three deaths in Ucayali
– Three dead in San Martín
– Two deaths in Madre de Dios
– Two deceased in Loreto
– Two deaths in Junín
– A deceased in Huánuco
– A deceased in Cusco
– A deceased in Amazonas
The ministry pointed out that “as of 2022, the most affected age groups are adolescents, children and young people”. It was also known that last year Peru recorded 72,844 cases of dengue fever, an increase of 62% in the incidence of the disease compared to 2021 and 84 deaths.
As the Ministry of Health explains, dengue fever is a complex disease transmitted by the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, an insect that also transmits Zika and chikungunya. Its presence is very common in hot and tropical areas, such as the north coast and the jungle.
If this disease is not treated in time, it can lead to death or disability; Therefore, it is important that in case of any symptom or suspicion, you go to the nearest health facility to receive immediate attention.
These are the people who, due to their vulnerable condition, are at greater risk of having serious complications if they contract this disease. In this group are considered:
Pregnant women.
Children.
Major adults.
Person with chronic diseases such as: hypertension, diabetes, among others.
Dengue infection may be asymptomatic; however, you may have symptoms such as:
* High fever.
* Faintness.
* Headache.
* Pain in joints or muscles.
* Pain behind the eyes.
* Rash.
In the most severe version of this disease, complications such as:
* Difficulty breathing.
* Serious organic complications.
* Use skin repellents
* Wear light clothing that covers arms and legs during outdoor activities
* Place mosquito nets on doors and windows
* Use fans or air conditioners in bedrooms
* Use environmental repellents (tablets and spirals)
* Avoid accumulating water in buckets, basins or bottles
* Situation of dengue infections in the regions of Peru