By love-89.com In an update released on October 8, the Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention shared that the city recorded an additional 252 cases of dengue fever from September 30 to October 6. This figure represents a decrease of 22 cases from the previous week, which reported 274 cases, with no severe cases or fatalities noted.
Among the new cases, 230 were transmitted locally. Specifically, Baiyun District reported 55 cases, Panyu District saw 38, and Haizhu District recorded 28. Additionally, there were 22 imported cases, with Haizhu District having 10, and four each in Yuexiu and Zengcheng Districts.
Dengue fever, an acute infectious disease caused by the dengue virus, is primarily transmitted through the bites of Aedes mosquitoes. The main sources of transmission include infected individuals, asymptomatic carriers, and non-human primates that carry the virus. While most people can contract the virus, some may remain asymptomatic.
Guangdong Province is currently in its dengue fever transmission season, and the risk of outbreaks is rising in areas with higher populations of Aedes mosquitoes. Since May, several regions in Guangdong have reported local dengue cases.
Preventing mosquito bites is essential for reducing dengue risk, and eliminating standing water is the most effective way to disrupt mosquito breeding.
As of October 7, response efforts to the dengue outbreak are actively taking place in neighborhoods including Shijing and Tongde Streets in Baiyun District, Nanchun Town and Luopu Street in Panyu District, and Xinhua and Huacheng Streets in Huadu District, along with Dongshan and Beijing Streets in Yuexiu District, where transmission risks have been identified.
The Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention urges residents and travelers who have visited areas with recent dengue outbreaks or live in communities with reported cases to stay alert. Those experiencing symptoms such as fever, rash, or muscle and joint pain should seek medical attention at a reliable hospital, get tested, and take mosquito prevention measures to help curb further spread of the virus.