Summary of Chikungunya, outra doença transmitida pelo aedes aegypti, avança no Brasil | Jornal da Band

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The Jornal da Band YouTube video " Chikungunya , another disease transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, advances in Brazil," discusses the advancement of Chikungunya in Brazil, which, like dengue, is transmitted by this mosquito species. A study by Fiocruz reveals that Chikungunya may be more fatal than previously thought, increasing the risk of death up to eight times for those with diabetes, heart diseases, and cerebrovascular diseases even three months after the onset of symptoms. With over 22,000 reported cases, Minas Gerais has the largest number of infected individuals. Symptoms include headache, pain behind the eyes, chills, nausea, and diarrhea, and in severe cases can lead to temporary paralysis and death. The first Chikungunya vaccine was approved in the US but is not yet licensed in Brazil, and there are no specific antivirals available in Bahia. The use of drones by firefighters to locate mosquito breeding grounds is part of the effort to combat the vector and reduce the occurrence or increase of Chikungunya cases.

• 00:00:00 In this section of the Jornal da Band YouTube video titled "Chikungunya, another disease transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, advances in Brazil," it is discussed that Chikungunya, in addition to dengue, is transmitted by the Aedes egypti mosquito and is advancing in Brazil. A study by Fiocruz found that Chikungunya may be more fatal than previously thought, increasing the risk of death up to eight times even three months after the onset of symptoms. This mortality is associated with the presence of diabetes, heart diseases, and cerebrovascular diseases. People with these conditions are advised to maintain a greater vigilance in the states of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where cases have more than doubled compared to the same period last year. The largest number of infected individuals is in Minas Gerais, with over 22,000 reported cases. Symptoms include headache, pain behind the eyes, chills, nausea, and diarrhea, and in severe cases can lead to temporary paralysis and even death. The first Chikungunya vaccine was approved in the United States at the end of last year but is not yet licensed in Brazil, and there are no specific antivirals available in Bahia. The use of drones by firefighters to locate mosquito breeding grounds is part of the effort to combat the vector and reduce the occurrence or increase of Chikungunya cases.