Controlling Aedes aegypti in the southeast of the country: Learn about measures that can help prevent diseases | Sergipe

The Aedes aegypti mosquito is responsible for causing dengue, Zika and chikungunya, and can be controlled with everyday measures. In Sergipe, as of the beginning of March, 2,146 cases of dengue fever had been reported, of which 179 were confirmed cases of the disease. One person died in the capital.

According to experts, the ideal breeding environment for mosquitoes is clean, stagnant water. Therefore, it is recommended to pay special attention to water accumulation in plant pots, tires, bottles and other utensils.

It is also necessary to continue cleaning drains, gutters, swimming pools, aquariums and other points where water can accumulate in homes. Another tip is to open the doors and windows when the car smokes and use repellents.

Increasing incidence in Aracaju

“The significant increase in the number of vectors and infected municipalities is due to this fact, so it is important that the population also remains alert to help us in these control works. With the agent's visit over, the population needs to continue working,” explained the Director of Health Surveillance of the SES, Marco Aurelio Goes. , preventive measures.

Aracaju has seen a 20% increase in Aedes aegypti mosquito infestations. The second LIRAa result of the year was released last Friday (15) by the Municipal Health Department.

The neighborhoods showed an increase in the spread of mosquitoes: Tres de Julho, 17 de Marco, Atalaia, Olaria and Pereira Lobo. Of the capital's 48 neighbourhoods, 27 were classified as low risk and 21 as low risk.