In the province of La Pampa, from the beginning of 2024 until April 27 (epidemiological week 17 closed), 374 cases of dengue have been confirmed.
Of the 374 confirmed cases, 208 are autochthonous (that is, they have no history of travel to other provinces with viral circulation), to which are added 166 imported cases.
indigenous cases
The dynamic epidemiological situation in the province of La Pampa requires the commitment of the population to eliminate domestic breeding sites (real and potential) of the mosquito since it is the measure that will make it possible to control the vector and thus cut off the transmission of the disease. .
Distribution by location of confirmed cases:
General Pico 146 (118 cases have no travel history, they are native); Santa Rosa 124 (56 natives), Macachín 7 (6 natives), Eduardo Castex 8 (one native), General Acha 10 (3 natives), Intendente Alvear 9 (6 natives), Speluzzi 2 (one native), Vertiz 1 (native ), Alta Italia 2, Anguil 1, Catriló 2, Embajador Martini 2, General Campos 1, Ingeniero Luiggi 5 (one native), Lonquimay 1, Miguel Riglos 1, Quemú Quemú 1, Realicó 9, Toay 16 (4 natives), Trenel 3 (one autochthonous), Victorica 5 (one autochthonous), Conhelo 2 (one autochthonous), Parera 2, Puelches 1 (autochthonous), Ataliva Roca 1 (autochthonous), Colonia Barón 2 (one autochthonous), La Maruja 1 (autochthonous) , Jacinto Arauz 1, Winifreda 1, Metileo: 1 (native), Guatraché: 2 (one native), Rancul: 1,
Caleufú: 3 (2 natives).
Suspicious cases
The Epidemiology Directorate is working on the investigation of cases reported in different locations in the provincial territory, which remain under study awaiting results. However, blocking actions are carried out in the face of suspicion.
Precautionary measures
The community was asked to take extreme prevention measures
To prevent the mosquito’s life cycle from completing, it was recommended:
-Dispose of objects that are outdoors and in which water can accumulate (cans, bottles, tires, toys, etc.).
-Keep containers that are not in use upside down (buckets, jars, bins, pots and pots, among others).
-Clean water bowls and periodically renew water for pets
-Clean gutters that accumulate leaves and dirt so the water circulates and does not accumulate.
-Cut the grass or grasslands, thus avoiding part of the mosquito cycle and shelter
-Cover tanks, barrels or cisterns that accumulate water, you can even use mosquito netting.
-Place mosquito nets or wire mesh on doors and windows.
-Empty the air conditioning or rain drain collectors.
-Use repellent on exposed skin, renewing it as directed by the product. In children it must be applied by an adult and should not be used in children under 2 months.
-Put on clothing (preferably light colors) that covers the body as much as possible.
-Choose places with the presence of mosquito nets. Place tulle in cribs and strollers
-Use repellent tablets in the rooms.
-If you present symptoms such as high fever, general malaise, headache, diarrhea, vomiting, skin rash, you should consult the health center early without self-medicating.
