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Preventing mosquito bites prevents diseases like malaria and dengue

Preventing mosquito bites prevents diseases like malaria and dengue

Dengue, yellow fever, malaria, filariasis, leishmaniasis. Did you know that all these diseases are transmitted by mosquitoes? These mosquitoes function as a vector, that is, they transmit the disease. The mosquito Aedes aegypti

is now a vector of three diseases in Brazil: zika virus, dengue fever and chikungunya fever. We have a large number of these insects in Brazil. The mosquito is small, about 0.5 cm in length, black, with small white scratches on the back, head and legs. It has the habit of chopping more during the day. Dengue fever is present in all Brazilian states and occurs more in the summer and early fall seasons. Yellow fever is also caused by a virus and can be transmitted by more than one different mosquito. Mosquitoes of the Haemagogus

and Sabethes species are responsible for the transmission of the so-called wild yellow fever in forest regions. The Aedes aegypti , even a mosquito capable of transmitting dengue, is also capable of transmitting yellow fever in cities, which we call urban yellow fever. Transmission in cities has been under control since 1942, but there is a risk that it will happen again. Malaria is a disease caused by protozoa of the genus Plasmodium transmitted by a mosquito that belongs to the genus Anopheles . Although it stings throughout the day, the Anopheles has a more twilight activity, stinging more intensely during dawn and dusk.

Currently, icaridine-based repellents are the most effective available on the market Filariasis is a disease caused by the nematode Wuchereria bancrofti

that ends up attacking people's lymphatics. It is transmitted by the Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito that is contaminated by this parasite.

Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by a protozoan that can cause either a localized disease in the skin or a disease spread throughout the body. It is transmitted by an insect called sandfly, also known popularly as a straw mosquito or birigui (although biologically it does not belong to the mosquito family). How to prevent mosquitoes When visiting a mosquito- recommended to wear light and light clothes

Even in hot places, wear long-sleeved pants and blouses that may or may not be impregnated with repellents

Do not wear perfume as the sweet smell may attract more mosquitoes

  • Prefer unscented deodorants, neutral soaps and unscented shampoos
  • If possible, stay indoors with insecticide and use
  • If sleeping outdoors, use mosquito nets impregnated with repellents to protect
  • Avoid
  • In relation to repellents, several brands with different active principles can be used (DEET, Icaridina, IR353 5, Citronella). Currently, repellents based on icaridine are the most effective repellents on the market. The rules for using the repellent are:
  • Be generous: tendency is to go less than necessary for protection
  • Be homogenous: go through the whole body, including nose, ear, nape, ankle - areas that are usually areas

Do not use on mucous membranes, such as mouth, eyes and inside the nose, as it may cause irritation

  • Transfer the repellent as needed, especially if you are sweating a lot or bathed
  • The repellent should be the last to be placed on the skin. Pass the sunscreen first and then the repellent
  • If possible, spray the outer face of the clothing with repellent. This also helps prevent mosquito bites.
  • By following these guidelines you greatly reduce your chance and have some mosquito-borne illness and you can make a good trip; but remember, if you feel sick after a trip, quickly seek medical evaluation.

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