The fight against the mosquito transmitter of dengue, chikungunya and zika needs to be part of the population's routine throughout the year. Prevention depends mainly on the elimination of places that can accumulate water and favor the reproduction of Aedes aegypti. In an interview with ES Brasil, …
The fight against the mosquito transmitter of dengue, chikungunya and zika needs to be part of the population's routine throughout the year. Prevention depends mainly on the elimination of places that can accumulate water and favor the reproduction of Aedes aegypti.
In an interview with ES Brasil, Jetele Piana, family doctor from Bluzz Saúde, does not need to wait for the increase in cases to intensify care.
"It is fundamental to maintain care throughout the year, because the mosquito transmitter of dengue, chikungunya and zika reproduces in places with stagnant water. Continuous prevention reduces the possibility of the formation of breeding sites and, consequently, helps to decrease the circulation of these diseases. We should not wait for an increase in cases to start acting."]
Among the main factors that favor proliferation are exposed containers to rain, inadequately discarded waste, accumulated objects in the backyard, unsealed water tanks, and clogged gutters.
Inside the house, attention must be redoubled in backyards, verandas, and gardens, where plant pots, plates, buckets, bottles, and toys can accumulate water. Ralos, gutters, and water tanks also need to be checked.
"Reserving some minutes per week for a home inspection can make a big difference. It is important to eliminate any container with stagnant water, keep water tanks well closed, clean gutters, keep pools treated, and properly dispose of objects that can accumulate water. Plant pots and plates should also be observed frequently," advises.
Small carelessness can also create conditions for mosquito reproduction.
"Many times, the problem is just in the small details. A plant pot with water, an open bottle, a toy left in the backyard or a gutter that was not cleaned can become breeding sites. Another common error is believing that the water needs to be accumulated in large quantities. Small amounts of water can also favor mosquito reproduction." Prevention is also collective
Attention should extend to vacant lots, construction sites, schools, companies, condominiums, cemeteries, squares, and public spaces.
"Every space that can accumulate water needs to be observed. Prevention needs to happen broadly, because the mosquito does not respect the limits of a residence," says Jetele.
For the doctor, the fight depends on the action of the public power and the participation of the population. "Small daily care or during a weekly inspection can prevent the mosquito from finding conditions to reproduce. It's a shared responsibility." The final advice is simple: do not wait for an epidemic to act. "The fight against the mosquito starts at home and needs to be part of the routine. Dedicate some minutes to look for and eliminate possible breeding sites, it's a simple attitude that can protect the entire community.
