Sudden and intense fever, headache and joint pain and swelling are some of the most common symptoms of Mayaro's Fever, another disease caused by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also causes Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya.
The Mayaro virus is a virus that can be difficult to identify because its symptoms are very similar to the symptoms caused by Dengue and Chikungunya. The best way to identify this arbovirose is through blood tests, and its treatment involves taking analgesics and antipyretics to relieve symptoms.
Main Symptoms
The symptoms of Mayaro Fever are very similar to the symptoms of dengue fever and Chikungunya, and generally include:
- Sudden fever;
- General fatigue;
- Red spots on the skin;
- Headache;
- Pain and swelling in the joints, which can take months to pass,
- Sensitivity or intolerance to light.
Generally, after 1 or 2 weeks most of the symptoms go away, but pain and swelling in the joints may remain for a few months.
How to differentiate Mayaro Fever from Dengue or Chikungunya
As the symptoms of these three diseases are very similar to each other, they can be difficult to differentiate. Therefore, the best way to differentiate these diseases is through specific laboratory tests that allow the identification of the virus that causes the disease.
How is the treatment done?
As with dengue and Chikungunya, the treatment is done using painkillers and antipyretics to relieve symptoms, and there is no specific treatment for this disease.
In addition, during all recovery, it is also advisable to avoid making physical efforts, relax, sleep enough, drink at least 2 liters of water a day and bet on the consumption of soothing teas such as chamomile or lavender.
How to Prevent Fever Mayaro
The only way to prevent Mayaro Fever is to avoid the mosquito bite Aedes Aegypti by adopting measures to protect itself, such as:
- Ensure that it eliminates any standing water that may be used for mosquito breeding;
- Put protective screens on the windows and mosquito nets on the bed to sleep;
- Use daily repellent repellents and homemade repellents to keep away the mosquito. See some repellent plants to have at home in Cultivating Plants that Move Zika and Decorate the Home;
- Keep empty bottles or buckets face down;
- Place soil or sand in the dishes of the plant pots;
- Wear long pants and closed shoes to avoid being bitten on the legs and feet.
In addition, to protect yourself, it is also important to know how to identify the mosquito that transmits these diseases, learn how in Learn how to identify and combat the mosquito Aedes Aegypti.
