Dengue Cases in Quintana Roo Jump 152 Percent

Cancún, Quintana Roo — Confirmed dengue cases in Quintana Roo have climbed 152 percent compared with the same period last year, according to epidemiological reports cited by local media, putting the mosquito-borne illness back under close scrutiny across the state.

Dengue is a viral infection spread mainly through the bite of infected mosquitoes of the Aedes genus, which breed readily in containers and other spots where water collects. Heavy rain can speed up the creation of breeding sites when patios, rooftops and storage containers are not kept clean.

What to watch for

The illness can cause fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, and pain behind the eyes. In some cases, warning signs appear that require immediate medical attention, including severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, bleeding or pronounced weakness.

Prevention starts at home

With cases on the rise, health authorities say household prevention is essential. They recommend:

• Covering all containers used to store water
• Turning over any object that can collect rainwater
• Regularly scrubbing and rinsing water troughs, buckets and other containers
• Disposing of discarded items that could become mosquito breeding grounds

Officials did not immediately provide a total case count for the current season, and the exact epidemiological cutoff date could not be confirmed. The 152 percent increase cited in the reports remains the figure attributed to the state’s confirmed cases.