At Lake Garda in Italy, two suspected cases of dengue fever were reported within a week. The affected communities have sounded the alarm and taken action.
08/29/2023 | As of 10:31 a.m
At the Lake Garda concern about dengue fever is growing. On Italy’s largest lake and one of the most popular holiday destinations for Germans, it is a report by South Tyrol News according to the first suspected cases of dengue fever within a few days. A total of two people had shown typical symptoms of the disease and were classified as suspected cases. As a result, the affected communities in the southwest of the lake have now taken action, according to the report.
By the way: Not only mosquitoes can be dangerous at Lake Garda, the lake itself also poses a danger for swimmers in some places. There are also dangerous animals on Lake Garda – snakes, bears, lynxes and wolves, for example.
What is dengue fever and how is it transmitted?
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that occurs particularly in the tropics and subtropics. It is estimated that around 400 million people worldwide are infected with the virus every year. According to the RKI, however, most people fall ill without symptoms (about 75 percent) or only develop a mild feverish illness.
Severe symptoms can include severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, rapid breathing, bleeding mucous membranes, vomiting blood, exhaustion or restlessness. In particularly severe cases, shock symptoms are also possible. According to the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität in Munich, typical symptoms are symptoms that resemble the flu with fever, headaches and severe body aches. Occasionally, a rash can also occur.
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dengue epidemics According to the World Health Organization (WHO), they mostly occur seasonally. Dengue fever transmission often peaks after a rainy season. The decisive factor is in particular the mosquito population, whose reproduction and feeding patterns are also influenced by air temperatures, precipitation and humidity.
Dengue fever in Gardadee: where have the suspected cases been reported?
The two suspected cases of dengue fever are loud South Tyrol News within a few days, first in Manerba del Garda and then in Padenghe sul Garda – both places are in the south-west of Lake Garda. Both communities now have their residents closed Protective measures against and against mosquitoes called.
Dengue fever suspected cases: what measures have been taken on Lake Garda?
A report from the Italian news site GardaPost.it according to regulations to contain possible further cases of dengue fever in both affected areas. suspected cases. Residents are called upon, for example, not to allow water to accumulate in flower pots or their saucers, for example, in order to prevent mosquitoes from multiplying.
In addition, long and light-colored clothing should be worn and insect repellent should be applied to clothing and skin to avoid mosquito bites. Mosquito nets should also be placed on doors and windows.