The spread of dengue fever in European countries

– International news – Tasnim News Agency, the Frankfurter Rond Shai newspaper discussed the spread of Congo fever in the world and also among European countries and wrote: Dengue fever It is spreading rapidly and has affected many travel and tourist destinations, including in Europe, and Italy is facing the highest number of cases in Europe. The world is growing. Experts warn of more infections.

Dengue fever is described as a typical tropical virus, but the disease has long been found not only in southern countries. For years, Asian tiger mosquitoes (Aedes albopictus) and thus the carriers of the so-called “bone-crushing fever” have also spread in Europe. Travelers also bring the dengue virus to Germany.

According to the Tropical Institute, cases are currently increasing worldwide, for example in the Indonesian island of Bali. The largest and most serious outbreak to date was recorded in Brazil at the end of March.

According to the Ministry of National Health of this country, since the beginning of this year, 1.9 million cases of possible infection with dengue virus have been reported in this American country. South has been recorded.

Heavy rains and high temperature of the past few months will probably be the trigger for its sharp increase. Yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti) can grow well in these conditions. Climate change is also the cause of the spread of insects in European countries.

The A3M crisis early warning service has already warned about so-called “auto-infections” with the deadly virus and called for special vigilance. “The situation in southern Europe is definitely worrying,” A3M analyst Marcel Konrad told tourism portal fvw.de. The combination of the vector mosquito, sufficient number of virus carriers in the population and suitable weather conditions create an ideal environment for the spread of dengue fever. The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the spread of dengue, especially in countries Popular vacations occur in Croatia, Portugal, Spain, France and Italy. Last year, 82 cases were reported in Italy, the most in Europe.

Germany’s Robert Koch Institute (RKI) said dengue virus is “the most common mosquito-borne human pathogen worldwide.” be.” The disease is primarily associated with flu-like symptoms that begin about three to 15 days after being bitten by an infected Asian tiger mosquito.

Accordingly, due to the holiday season, locals and travelers can Protect yourself from being bitten by the Asian tiger mosquito by consistently and regularly using mosquito repellents, such as sprays. In addition, long clothing should be worn outdoors in certain vulnerable areas. The risk of contracting dengue fever is significantly reduced in air-conditioned rooms, as mosquitoes avoid these rooms, according to the RKI.

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