The number of cases in Sharkia Governorate rose to 137

The number of cases of FO (Oropouche fever) in Santa Catarina has risen to 137, according to the latest update from Dive-SC (Directorate of Epidemiological Surveillance) released this Tuesday (2).

Mosquito bites that transmit the disease can cause pain, hives and redness – Image: PMSJ/Reproduction/ND

Oropouche fever: Cases in SC rise to 137

The first confirmed cases of Urubosch fever were recorded in Santa Catarina at the end of April this year, according to information from Dive-SC and Lacen-SC (Central Public Health Laboratory).

Find out the number of cases by city:

Antonio Carlos: two
New Benedict: 1
Blumenau: 8
Botovera: 35
rude: 7
Koroba: 3
Guaperoba: 1
Guaramirim: 1
island: 5
South Jaragua: 1
Louise Alves: 64
Saint Martin: 1
Schroeder: 6
Tejukas: two

Total recorded cases: 137

symptoms

Common painkillers and antipyretics may be prescribed to relieve the symptoms of oroposh fever, which are similar to those of oroposh fever. Dengue fever Chikungunya:

headache;
muscle pain;
Joint pain;
nausea;
Diarrhea.

White man's hand holding his stomach as if in pain

Nausea and diarrhea are among the main symptoms of the disease – Photo: Public Defender/Reproduction/ND

However, according to MS, the majority of cases in Brazil were recorded in patients aged 20 to 29. There were also cases in the age groups 30 to 39 years, 40 to 49 years, and 10 to 19 years.

Disease transmission

The disease is not transmitted by the bite of the Aedes aegypti (which transmits dengue fever) but by other mosquitoes, especially Culicoides paraensis, known as Maruim.

They breed mainly during warm periods in humid environments, such as in areas near mangroves, lakes, swamps and rivers.

According to the Ministry of Health, Oropoche fever is a disease caused by the Oropoche virus. There is no specific treatment, but the patient should remain at rest and receive medical supervision.