Valle d’Aosta Reports First Case of Dengue Fever
The Valle d’Aosta region has confirmed its first case of Dengue fever, a tropical infectious disease caused by the Dengue virus. The patient, a young resident of Aosta, had recently returned from a trip to South America where he was likely bitten by a carrier mosquito.
According to the Prevention Department of the Local Health Authority, the patient experienced typical symptoms of Dengue fever such as high fever and muscle and joint pain upon returning to the region. Tests confirmed the diagnosis of Dengue, but fortunately, the patient did not require hospitalization or specific therapy and is currently in good health.
Dengue is transmitted through the bites of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, which have previously bitten an infected person. The Director of the Health and Hygiene Structure of the Local Health Authority, Salvatore Buongiorno, emphasized that Dengue is not directly transmissible between people but only through infected mosquitoes. In most cases, the infection presents as a mild febrile illness or may even be asymptomatic.
The case has been reported to the Ministry of Health and the Municipality of Aosta, as part of the National Arbovirus Prevention and Response Plan. The Local Health Authority advises that while there is no specific treatment for Dengue, proper management of symptoms can help prevent more serious complications.
The presence of Dengue in the region highlights the importance of monitoring and combating mosquitoes to prevent the spread of the disease. Residents are urged to take precautions against mosquito bites, particularly when traveling to areas where Dengue is endemic.
By M.C.