Introduction
In modern society, although people's awareness of hygiene and protection is becoming stronger, they still can't spread bacteria and viruses such as Chikungunya. Nowadays, Chikungunya has experienced widespread human infections in some parts of the world, accompanied by some serious symptoms. So how should we prevent and control the infection of this virus?
The clinical characteristics of Chikungunya include sudden high fever, severe joint pain and rash, often accompanied by headache, nausea and other symptoms. Fever typically lasts 1 to 7 days, recurring after 3-day intervals. In addition, approximately 80% of patients experience a rash and itching on the trunk or limbs. Joint pain can limit mobility, and recovery can take weeks to years.
Chikungunya Main Characteristics
The clinical characteristics of Chikungunya include sudden high fever, severe joint pain and rash, often accompanied by headache, nausea and other symptoms. Fever typically lasts 1 to 7 days, recurring after 3-day intervals. In addition, approximately 80% of patients experience a rash and itching on the trunk or limbs. Joint pain can limit mobility, and recovery can take weeks to years.
The Transmission Routes of Chikungunya
This disease is mainly transmitted through the bites of female Aedes mosquitoes, with the most common being Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. Bites mainly occur during the day, such as early morning and evening. Its daytime activity also limits the practicality of mosquito nets.
How can Individuals Prevent Chikungunya?
- Use effective mosquito repellents
- Wear protective clothing, preferably long sleeved tops, pants, and socks to reduce skin exposure. Additionally, choose light colored clothing
- Use physical barriers. on the hand one, ensure that the accommodation is equipped with intact screen windows and screen doors. On the other hand, use mosquito nets while sleeping.
- Avoid mosquito breeding grounds. Timely deal with small areas that are prone to water accumulation, check and clean up the water around the residence every week, and keep the environment clean.
The Main Places and Scenes of Transmission
- Residential Area: A place where various water accumulation containers exist in front and behind houses, balconies, and courtyards
- Villages and Surrounding Areas: Similar to water storage containers and abandoned containers in cities
- Farmland and Plantations: Irrigation ditches, reservoirs, discarded agricultural containers, water accumulation in plant leaf axils
- Forest Edge Zone: Villages near the jungle
- Tourist Resort: Fountains, pools, water features, flower pot trays, improperly disposed garbage and container water accumulation on guest room balconies
- Construction Site: Accumulated building materials, discarded tires, and water accumulation caused by various containers
- Medical Institutions: Unprotected windows or stagnant water in hospitals or clinics
Floor Cleaning Equipment Effect on Chikungunya
At present, there is no specific treatment drug for chikungunya feve. Therefore, the focus of prevention and control work is on cutting off mosquito breeding grounds and avoiding mosquito bites. In this situation, industrial floor cleaning equipment plays a vital and irreplaceable role in the prevention and control of chikungunya fever by virtue of its efficient and comprehensive cleaning disinfection and sterilization ability.
Direct Removal and Inactivation of Pathogens: Industrial floor scrubbers, with their powerful cleaning capabilities, directly physically remove viral pollutants and reduce environmental viral loads.
Eliminating Media Habitats: Thoroughly removing dirt, garbage, and stagnant water, keeping the environment dry and clean, and destroying the ideal environment for tick breeding and hiding.
Block Contact Transmission Routes: Ensure that workbenches, tools, equipment, and floors are clean and sterile, greatly reducing the risk of workers contracting infections due to contact with contaminated surfaces.
Improving Overall Hygiene Standards and Awareness: The application of modern industrial floor cleaning equipment promotes standardized operations and enhances employee protection awareness.
Industrial Cleaning Equipment Application Scenarios
During the outbreak of chikungunya fever in Shunde District, Foshan City, the local government quickly organized forces to use a variety of floor cleaning equipments to comprehensively clean, disinfect, and sterilize urban public areas. A large number of industrial floor sweepers have been put into urban road cleaning work. Regularly clean and wash the sidewalks, squares, and other areas of the main streets every day. It can effectively kill viruses and mosquito larvae that may exist on the ground.
During the epidemic, medical institutions are important places for treating patients, and their hygiene and safety are crucial. Many top three hospitals introduce a full set of cleaning equipment, including steam cleaning equipment, industrial floor washers, industrial vacuum cleaners and industrial sweepers, to clean and disinfection and sterilization the internal and external environment of the hospital in an all-round way.
In severely affected communities, in order to reduce the risk of transmission of chikungunya fever, the community management department organized volunteers to use industrial cleaning equipment to comprehensively clean and maintain the community environment. They use industrial vacuum cleaners to promptly clear and dispose of debris and accumulated water in community corridors, underground parking lots, and other areas.
For outdoor areas, they use industrial sweepers to remove accumulated leaves and garbage. In addition, the community regularly arranges staff to use steam cleaning equipment to disinfect areas that residents frequently come into contact with, such as elevator cars and hallway handrails, effectively reducing the chance of virus transmission within the community.
During the peak of the epidemic, the logistics center used large industrial sweeping machines to efficiently clean the warehouse floor, loading and unloading platforms, and peripheral areas. Focus on removing scattered packaging material fragments, dust, soil, fallen leaves, and other garbage. In addition, in areas where food or perishable goods are cleaned, the ground is prone to moisture. Industrial floor scrubbers can thoroughly clean the ground of oil stains and organic residues, and completely absorb sewage. It can effectively prevent the proliferation of text caused by damp ground, thereby reducing the occurrence of diseases.
This type of place is a high-risk area for mosquito growth. Industrial floor sweepers can efficiently and quickly clean household waste, plastic debris, paper scraps, fallen leaves, and more. Reducing garbage accumulation means directly reducing potential and diverse water containers and mosquito habitats. Secondly, for areas with severe oil pollution, an appropriate amount of disinfectant can be added when using industrial floor scrubbers. It not only effectively removes stains, but also plays a role in disinfection and sterilization.
Industrial Cleaning Equipment Advantages
Industrial floor cleaning machine offers significant advantages in chikungunya prevention and control. For example, a high-pressure washer can clean 500-1000㎡/h, significantly improving the efficiency of cleaning public areas in cities. Its cleaning efficiency is 10 times that of manual labor.
The multiple filtration system of industrial vacuum cleaners ensures the removal of tiny dust, particles, and microorganisms, resulting in a deep cleaning of the environment. Secondly, the high-temperature steam from steam cleaning equipment can penetrate deep into gaps and corners, killing viruses and bacteria hidden inside, achieving blind spot cleaning. As for hospitals and food processing plants, the thorough cleaning effect of industrial cleaning equipment can effectively ensure environmental safety.
When using steam cleaning equipment, clean water can be used as the cleaning medium and no chemical cleaning agents need to be added. This can avoid the pollution of the environment and potential harm to human health caused by chemical substances. In places with extremely high hygiene requirements such as hospitals and food processing facilities, the thorough cleaning effect of industrial cleaning equipment can effectively ensure environmental safety.
Conclusion
Chikungunya fever, a mosquito-borne infectious disease that poses a serious threat to human health and socioeconomic development, requires urgent prevention and control. Industrial cleaning equipment, with its high efficiency, stability, and safety, plays a vital role in chikungunya fever prevention and control.
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