Os primeiros sinais dessas doenças tropicais são muitos semelhantes, surgem em média de 48 horas a 6 dias após a picada do mosquito e também se confundem muito com sintomas de estados gripais, tais como: dor muscular, febre, dor de cabeça e cansaço. Nesses casos, a pessoa deve dirigir-se imediatamente a uma Unidade de Saúde em qualquer cidade que se encontre e solicitar auxílio médico, pois o diagnóstico das doenças é laboratorial e deve ser descoberto o mais rápido possível para efetivar a eficácia do tratamento.
Enfermeiro Especialista, Louriedson Patrício
The north region of Brazil is divided in 7 states, the largest being the state of Amazonas (the largest state in Brazil), the smallest being the state of Acre. The north region is situated in the immense Amazon forest, which holds a wealth of exuberant natural beauty, an abundance of fauna and flora as well as rich cultural aspects. However, certain precautions should be taken when visiting the Amazon region; tropical illnesses like malaria, yellow fever, dengue and leishmania among others are of frequent occurence in the Amazon region.
Malaria, Dengue and Yellow Fever are illnesses transmitted through bites from contaminated mosquitos, generally in areas of dense forest or jungle (these illnesses cannot be transmitted from person to person). However, the occurence of these illnesses in urban areas is not rare, primarily Dengue. To combat Yellow Fever, Brazilian health institutions offer efficient and free vaccines nationwide. Concerning Dengue and Malaria the best medication is prevention: avoiding heavy forested areas after sunset, the use of insect repellents, the use of mosquito nets and screens in tents as well as clothing that protects the arms and legs.
The first signs of these tropical illnesses are very similar, appearing on average between 48 hours to 6 days after the mosquito bite. Their early symptoms can be confused with those of common colds, such as: muscle soreness, fever, headaches and fatigue. If these symptoms worsen, one should immediately move to a health center in any nearby city and seek the help of a physician. The diagnosis of such illnesses requires laboratory analysis and should be discovered as soon as possible for effective treatment.
Specialized Nurse, Louriedson Patrício
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