The Italian heath ministry on Friday
told regional authorities to plan new measures to monitor and
combat the spread of dengue fever amid an exponential rise in
cases particularly in the Americas.
In a circular it invited regions to strengthen surveillance,
carry out decontamination, train health workers and inform the
public about the mosquito-borne illness that occurs in tropical
and subtropical areas of the world.
In particular, the authorities are asked to identify all sites
that are potentially at risk of introducing new species of
invasive mosquitoes and to step up public awareness campaigns.
Controls are also foreseen on blood donations.
The new circular has been issued in view of the upcoming tiger
mosquito season.
Mild dengue fever causes a high fever and flu-like symptoms.
The severe form of dengue fever, also called dengue hemorrhagic
fever, can cause serious bleeding, a sudden drop in blood
pressure (shock) and death.
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