The Cuban doctor and epidemiologist Francisco Durán reported this Thursday that dengue and Oropouche fever continue to be unresolved on the island: "The situation remains the same," he summarized.
In updating about the epidemiological situation on the island, the expert pointed out that both arboviral diseases remain active in the country, where garbage floods the streets and there are no resources to fumigate against mosquitoes.
The increase in dengue cases is notable, with its presence rising from 13 to 14 provinces.
At least 14 provinces report the presence of the disease, an increase compared to the 13 provinces previously affected, as well as 56 municipalities and 51 health areas with active transmission, said Durán.
He pointed out that dengue continues to cause a significant number of cases, many of them severe or critical, with patients admitted to intensive care units.
This disease can be deadly, although it is preventable through adequate hydration, which highlights the importance of receiving early medical attention, he explained.
The provinces most affected by the increase in cases are Santiago de Cuba and Havana, which present the most complex situation. In these regions, three serotypes of the dengue virus are circulating: serotype 3, serotype 4, and serotype 2, which explains why the same person can fall ill multiple times in a short period.
On the other hand, the Oropouche virus has been detected in all 15 provinces of the country, affecting 110 municipalities.
According to Durán, the provinces with the highest number of cases are Havana, Santiago de Cuba, and Pinar del Río.
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