How to avoid dengue fever at Paris Olympics amid infection fears By Euronews

The 2024 Olympic Games officially kicked off on Friday in Paris, the French capital, drawing millions of athletes, spectators and tourists from around the world.

The influx of visitors to this large-scale global event has increased concerns about the possible spread of various diseasesincluding transmitted by mosquitoes.

An infection that has received a lot of attention recently is denguedue to an increase in cases over the past two months.

Dengue, which is not common in northern Europe, has begun to spread across the continent as the virus is carried by local mosquitoes. Cases of dengue fever have also been reported in the Paris region.

‘Dengue Detectives’ Arrive in Paris Yesterday Olympic Games to monitor Asian tiger mosquitoes, which feed on humans and spread the virus.

“It is true that the Olympic Games are a critical moment. We are prioritizing surveillance in places where large gatherings will take place. the risk of transmission is higher“Cecile Somarriba, director of medical surveillance and safety at the Greater Paris Regional Health Agency (ARS), told The Telegraph.

According to health authorities, 526 nest traps are checked for the presence of these mosquitoes. dengue fever transmitters, giving priority to areas where large crowds are expected to occur to limit the risk of transmission.

What are the symptoms of dengue?

Dengue, also known as like broken bone fevertransmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), symptoms of the infection include: heat, Severe headaches, body pains

, nausea, vomit And acneThese symptoms usually appear four to ten days after infection.

Although symptoms usually improve within one to two weeks, some people may develop a severe form of dengue, which in extreme cases can be fatal. However, Many dengue infections are asymptomatic or cause only mild illness.

Tips to Avoid Dengue

Given the utmost vigilance and cases have been reported in the Paris regionEvent participants must take precautions to avoid infection, authorities said.

While the best way to prevent dengue fever is to avoid mosquito bites, there are some WHO recommended guidelines This is what you need to follow to protect yourself from dengue.

• Wear protective clothing: Choose long-sleeved shirts, long pants, socks and shoes to cover as much of your body as possible.
• Use mosquito repellents: Apply insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin or IR3535 to exposed skin and clothing.
• Use mosquito nets on windows: Make sure that windows and doors have mosquito nets to protect against mosquitoes.
• Use mosquito coils and vaporizers.: They can be particularly effective in reducing mosquito populations indoors.

However, if the infection persists, it is recommended rest, drink plenty of fluids And take paracetamol to relieve the painIn cases of severe infection, it is extremely important to see a doctor as soon as possible and seek hospital care.