The province reported that after days of high temperatures and rain, “it is important to exercise greater caution to prevent the spread of the virus.” Aedes aegypti mosquito, vector Dengue feverThe Chikungunya and the Zika“.
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Aedes aegypti
These are the results of the latest report on monitoring egg laying in the city of Córdoba “More than 80 percent of the sensors recorded egg-laying activityThat means, Presence of Aedes aegypti mosquito eggs“.
He also recalled that “as part of this strategy” More than 100 sensors have been installed distributed at various points in the capital, which are monitored weekly by the Zoonosis team.”
“Of these 102 sensors placed, 83 detected the presence of eggs; and in 65 devices, a range of 11 to 50 eggs was observed, above the rest of the sensors with egg laying,” he said in an official statement.
The province stated: “The most important preventive measure against these viruses is to eliminate potential breeding grounds for mosquito larvae. in houses, as this is the main habitat of this vector.
“To prevent the mosquito from continuing its reproductive cycle, It is important to check the home and surrounding areas for containers where water can collect. and thus become a potential larval breeding ground,” he added.
“These items should be disposed of or, if this is not possible, emptied, cleaned and placed face to face. downwards to prevent them from continuing to function as a water tank,” he emphasized.
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How to eliminate potential breeding grounds
- Clean and brush Vases, pet water bowls and air conditioning drainage systems. For containers that cannot be emptied, sand the paint right up to the edge.
- Cover and keep clean Tanks, cisterns and pools.
- Rotate any object B. Buckets or bottles that can collect or drain water when not in use.
- Hold The terraces and gardens are clean and free of weeds.
- Uncover and clean Gutters and gutters.
- Particular care should be taken with containers or bottles left outdoors.and the covers of old automobiles, which, due to their structure and material, favor the development of these vectors.
At the same time, it is necessary to intensify acute fever syndrome surveillance and notification by health teams, as it is a fundamental tool to take the necessary measures to control outbreaks and ensure the health of the population.
How to avoid bites
In addition to the necessary measures to prevent the mosquito from reproducing, it is also important to take additional measures to prevent bites. For this purpose it is recommended:
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