VOICED : Chincunguna la mayor amenaza de salud en Brasil tras el zika

Brazil faces high summer temperatures leading to mosquito proliferation. The Osvaldo Cruz Foundation warns of new health risks from the Aedes aegypti mosquito, with Chikungunya being a major threat. Unlike Zika, Chikungunya is new, and the population lacks antibodies. It could affect 30-50% of people, and Brazil's healthcare system is unprepared for a large epidemic. Symptoms are similar to Zika and dengue, with severe cases in those with diabetes, hypertension, or arthritis. In 2016, 14,000 cases were reported in Rio de Janeiro, with 10 deaths.

What environmental factor is contributing to the increase in mosquito populations in Brazil?

• Heavy rainfall

• Deforestation

• High summer temperatures

• Urbanization

Which organization has warned about the new risk related to the Aedes aegypti mosquito?

• World Health Organization

• Brazilian Ministry of Health

• Osvaldo Cruz Foundation

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Why is chikungunya considered a greater threat than dengue in Brazil?

• It spreads faster than dengue

• The population lacks antibodies against it

• It affects only children

• It is more deadly than dengue

What are common symptoms of chikungunya?

• Nausea and vomiting

• High fever and muscle pain

• Headache and dizziness

• Cough and cold

In 2016, how many chikungunya cases were reported in Rio de Janeiro?

• 20,000 cases

• 1,000 cases

• 5,000 cases

• 14,000 cases