Mauritius: A 48-year-old patient died of dengue fever at Pamplemosis Hospital

At the end of January 2024, a 48-year-old woman, a mother of three children, was urgently admitted to the Pamplomosis Hospital. He is suffering from high fever.

The husband told L’Express de Maurice: “My wife definitely had health concerns, butBut after getting dengue positive, his health deteriorated. The hospital staff took good care of him.” and assign, “Before she died, she wanted to come home and see our three children, all in their 20s.”

This tragedy reminds us that dengue fever is potentially fatal for those suffering from serious pathology.

Dengue virus, like chikungunya, is transmitted almost exclusively by the tiger mosquito. After episodes of heavy rain and high heat, vectors take advantage of every puddle and slight vase of stagnant water to expand.

The fight against disease begins in our gardens by emptying saucers, vases and removing containers, utensils and litter. The tiny issue becomes a godsend for females looking for a “nest” for their offspring, who themselves are carriers of dengue.

Doctor Diana Lyaluis responsible for Vector Biology And control section, Precisely: “They can deposit their eggs in small amounts of water, whether it’s on the roof of a house or in a scraper, among other places. They may also be present in open water tanks or neglected or poorly maintained swimming pools.”writing Defimedia.