The campaign against the Aedes aegypti in San Amtonio de los Baños is intensive, this agent transmits dengue and other diseases of high incidence in the population. The Municipal Department of Hygiene and Epidemiology stresses the importance of prevention in the summer and the role of the family in the review, each week from home. We talked to Victor Perez Calixto, local supervisor of the campaign.

The existence of Aedes aegypti is constantly alert to the possibility of transmitting disease. What situation presents the territory?

The epidemiological situation in San Antonio de los Baños is rising incidence, is well identified, 12 positive aedes foci were detected, the infestation index stands at 0.304. states that 33.3 percent of the sample was positive, we have certain constituencies (22-23-26) Urban Center Council.

What measures are taken place?

The high ambient temperatures of this summer and occasional rain put us on alert, fixed operators for the systematic inspection of the area and the coordinated work with community factors, of course with the inclusion of physician and family nurse. It is determining the participation of mass organizations to coordinate work in the area because the samples are detected in artificial reservoirs in homes and workplaces. The development of self-focus is not efficient, is not satisfied with the systematic implementation and enforcement of measures for the realization of the used products.

Faced with the threat of mosquito infestation and infection. What is the procedure?

Dengue is a viral disease transmitted by the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Therefore the answer is the anti-vector control which consists of 3 stages: detection, focus destruction and prevention of the proliferation of the mosquito.

This work is influenced by issues ranging from arrival to housing, the right focus control and supervision by their superiors, to the possession of resources required for adequate performance. If any of these aspects is deficient, it contributes to greater insect infestation. We must point out that the contagion only occurs through the bite of infected mosquitoes, and there is no other way to prevent the proliferation, to that end, measures are within our reach. When the mosquito feeds on blood from a person with dengue and then bites others, transmits the disease.

There irresponsible attitudes that endanger the health of the community. You can specify what is right?

The necessary risk perception is the responsibility of each individual and the community, removing or placing upside down containers on patios and gardens that can collect water; keep tanks covered; remove water from the dishes, collectors drains air conditioning inside and outside the house.

Also frequently change the water in vases and eliminate all types of waste or useless containers such as cans, eggshells, tires and other objects capable of storing standing water and remove water from the hollows of trees, rocks, walls, wells and latrines abandoned, any artificial reservoir can serve as host for this insect.

People must keep in containers the Abate that lasting up to 9 parts water and maintain the effectiveness plus up to three months when water is not changed, the application of bactivet also maintaining discipline in time after fumigation to fulfill its role.

What message would transmitted to the ariguanabense population in this summer?

We reiterate that currently the area's situation presents particularly a rise in the manifestation of the febrile state, so we have to be vigilant for any symptoms. If you have symptoms such as high fever, rash, vomiting and nausea, headache, joint, muscle and behind the eyes, should go as fast as possible to the doctor and not self-medicate.