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## Peru Issues Dengue Alert Due to Increased Rainfall and Mosquito Breeding Sites
The Directorate of Prevention and Control of Vector-Borne Diseases and Zoonoses (Dpcem) of the Peruvian Ministry of Health (MINSA) has issued an alert and is reinforcing recommendations to the public regarding dengue prevention, particularly due to the increased rainfall and subsequent rise in mosquito breeding sites. This situation elevates the risk of transmission of dengue, Zika, and chikungunya viruses.Dpcem emphasizes that any container or object capable of holding water – whether from rain or improper storage – can become a breeding ground for *Aedes aegypti* mosquitoes.Common breeding grounds include tanks, drums, water jugs, vase bases, pet water bowls, toys, bottles, tires, bottle caps, eggshells, coconut or cacao husks, and abandoned plastic pools.To mitigate the risk, citizens are urged to wash, scrub, cover, and properly store these containers, or discard them if no longer needed. Inside homes, vase water should be replaced with damp sand or floral foam to prevent mosquito larvae from developing.
The Ministry of Health (MINSA) promotes the use of the “10 Minutes Against Dengue” self-assessment form to help individuals identify and eliminate potential breeding sites in and around their homes. The form