Seven municipalities in Sergipe at high risk of Aedes aegypti infestation

According to the survey, another 48 presented medium risk, 19 registered low risk and one did not carry out the survey.

The municipalities of Frei Paulo (10.1), Nossa Senhora da Glória (7.0), Areia Branca (5.6), Simão Dias (5.2), Itabaiana (4.9), Ribeirópolis (4.8) and Riachão do Dantas (4.7) presented a high risk of infestation with Aedes aegypti, a mosquito that transmits diseases such as dengue, zika and chikungunya.

The study, which measures the presence of the vector in the researched locations, presents a satisfactory index between 0 and 0.9; average infestation between 1.0 and 3.9; and high risk above 4.0.

SES pointed out that the increase in mosquito infestation rates in some municipalities may be related to climatic factors. Since the rainy season began earlier than expected and, combined with high temperatures, contributes to the proliferation of the mosquito that transmits dengue, zika and chikungunya.

The mosquito uses any container capable of accumulating water to lay its eggs. Therefore, it is essential that the population is alert and does its part in combating the vector, checking plant pots, water tanks, tires and other objects that could serve as mosquito breeding sites.

The smoke car is also available as a complementary measure to combat the Aedes aegypti mosquito in its adult stage. Despite the circulation of smoking cars, the population must continue to take preventive actions against mosquitoes.

Those infected by the mosquito may experience fever, headache and body aches. If there are other more specific symptoms, the person should look for the UBS closest to their home for a medical evaluation.

The population should be careful with self-medication, as anti-inflammatories and medications containing acetylsalicylic acid are contraindicated for people with dengue fever, as they can increase the risk of bleeding and complications.