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In Côte d’Ivoire, twelve cases of dengue have so far been identified, mainly in Abidjan. One death has been reported. This is the fifth time that a dengue epidemic has been observed in Abidjan since 2008. A mosquito control campaign was launched on Friday, May 6, in the Cocdy-Bingerville region where most cases are concentrated.
Dengue fever is transmitted by the tiger mosquito and has symptoms similar to those of malaria. Professor Joseph Penny P Froh, Director of the National Institute of Hygiene, has joined the RFI and thus calls for vigilance.
“ It’s a diseaseHe said, It is characterized by headache, body aches, high fever and joint pain. The severe case is characterized by bleeding, abdominal pain and vomiting, which may lead to the death of the patient. What I can advise in the face of these signs is to immediately go to a health center for a diagnosis. »
HElimination of breeding areas
” Dengue fever is a disease transmitted by tiger mosquito, so the fight mainly depends on vector control which consists of eliminating all mosquito breeding areas like all water tanks after every rain, stagnant water. We should avoid cracking in homes and in the surroundings, containers with water, especially in our context here with the Canary Islands, such as pots or even old tires. It is also necessary to remove weeds around homes and put anti-mosquito nets on doors and windows. I should also specify that the mosquito has a certain biology, meaning that it bites mainly in the afternoon. »rememberJoseph Bani Farwah.
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