Despite the cooler autumn temperatures, it has not been enough to stop the dengue-carrying mosquito from continuing its spread. Puerto Vallarta has become an ideal site for the proliferation of this silent threat, which waits for any lapse in vigilance to transmit this potentially deadly virus, especially in hemorrhagic cases. The increase in dengue cases in Puerto Vallarta is alarming, with reports now surpassing 500.
This underscores the urgent need to implement more effective control and prevention measures, as dengue not only affects people’s health but also impacts the local healthcare system and the reputation of this tourist destination. The rise in cases in tropical areas like Puerto Vallarta is largely due to environmental conditions that favor the breeding of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, the primary vector for dengue. Humidity, high temperatures, and frequent rains create the perfect environment for larvae to grow in standing water.
Additionally, urbanization without adequate pest control infrastructure can worsen the situation. Puerto Vallarta remains the municipality with the highest number of cases in the region and one of the highest in the state. In the last week, the state recorded 14,732 cases, including 1,600 new cases.
Of these, 701 were non-severe cases, bringing the total to 7,672; 832 were dengue cases with warning signs, for a total of 6,504; and 67 were severe cases, totaling 556. Deaths from dengue remain at five. To combat dengue effectively, author.
