pay attention to prevention measures and main symptoms

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Information is our best defense!

The arrival of the hot and rainy season in much of Brazil raises the alert for the beginning of the arbovirus season – diseases caused by viruses that are transmitted mainly by mosquitoes.

This happens because humidity combined with high temperatures makes the environment more conducive to the reproduction of insects, such as Aedes aegypti, which transmits dengue fever.

Transmitted by Aedes aegypti, the disease board members email database broke historical records in the country in 2024, with more than 6.5 million probable cases and almost six thousand confirmed deaths, according to the Ministry of Health.

The outlook for 2025, unfortunately, is not that different from these numbers. The scenario can change with good prevention practices.

How to prevent dengue fever
- Use industrial repellents

- Put screens on doors and windows

- Wear long-sleeved clothing

- Prefer light and thin clothes (dark clothes attract mosquitoes)

- Protect yourself at sunset, the time when mosquitoes bite the most

- Put sand in the plant pots

- Wash and close the water tank

- Clean yards and gardens

- Store tires in covered places

- Do not let water accumulate in the gutters

- Keep bottles upside down

- Tie garbage bags tightly and do not throw them on vacant lots.

Make a difference: encourage family, friends, coworkers and neighbors to take simple actions to prevent mosquitoes.

Information is the best defense!

Main symptoms of dengue fever
COMMON SYMPTOMS

- Fever above 38ºC

- Headache

- Red spots on the body

- Joint pain


SPECIFIC SYMPTOMS

- Pain in the eyes and bones

- Lack of appetite

- Discomfort

If you experience symptoms, seek emergency care and undergo tests to confirm dengue infection. The doctor will assess any warning signs and whether hospital hydration is necessary.

Dengue treatment
The main management measure for dengue cases consists of oral hydration and the use of simple analgesics.

It is also important to mention that the use of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) is completely contraindicated.