The Ministry of Public Health warns of dengue fever epidemic over covid 19, dengue 2, hot, worrying species expected after Songkran After being absent in Thailand for 2 years, Thai people have very low immunity. This year, 3 people have died. – Eliminate mosquito larvae
The Ministry of Public Health warns of dengue fever epidemic over covid 19, dengue 2, hot, worrying species expected after Songkran After being absent in Thailand for 2 years, Thai people have very low immunity. This year, 3 people have died. – Eliminate mosquito larvae
On March 21, 2022, at the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that dengue fever is an endemic disease in Thailand. The indication of the outbreak of dengue fever is Aedes larvae, which the survey found that the Aedes larvae index is now increasing. Especially at the beginning of this year it rains a lot. therefore caught a signal that Dengue fever is likely to be strong. Expected to start spreading more after Songkran must be very epidemic Because of the nature of dengue fever, it will spread like 1 year, every other year or 2 years because dengue has 4 types and hasn’t spread in Thailand for 2 years. Therefore, it is expected that Thai people’s immunity against dengue fever will be very low.
“This year it is expected to be dengue 2 dengue hemorrhagic fever, which this strain is of concern. because if infected with other species will make the disease more severe Chance of death is high. Dengue fever does not have a specific antiviral drug. There will be a critical point. When the fever is high, then the fever is reducing. After that, there will be symptoms of hemorrhage and shock. During this period, close support is needed, such as sucking blood and giving fluids to prevent shock. and if the bleeding is profuse will cause lung flooding and death,” said Dr. Opas.
Dr Opas also said that the early symptoms of dengue fever were very close to COVID-19. and the COVID-19 outbreak that spreads across all regions of the country when infected simultaneously The first symptoms are fever. may be inseparable Unless there is a clear respiratory symptom that is COVID-19, such as a runny nose, sore throat, but if there is a fever, aches and pains, a lot of headaches, nausea and vomiting can’t eat It will be a symptom of dengue fever, so if symptoms are similar to dengue fever. asked to see a doctor blood test Don’t think of yourself as COVID-19 only.
“Two diseases can be at the same time. The deceased was found to have a fever, headache, and a little runny nose. thought it was covid 19 test for covid 19 But the symptoms began to worsen. vomiting blood Doctors draw blood for dengue fever. Therefore, if you experience strange symptoms, you are not sure, see a doctor immediately. The first 3 months of this year Found 3 deaths compared to last year, 6 deaths for the whole year by the group to be careful It originally occurred in children, but later found more in adults. Because parents began to protect their children more. But adults may not be careful, even the age of 60 can be, every age group thinks it has the common cold or covids, so it’s important to be careful. wish everyone Both the village headman, the village headman, the Volunteer Volunteer, helped to get rid of the larvae in the water tank. to reduce the chances of mosquitoes,” said Dr. Opas.
The reporter asked that the death toll from dengue this year was caused by ignorance. And how to heal slowly or not? I think I’m infected with covid 19 thought that would be nothing and did not expect that this year’s dengue fever will be strong and fast Some people think that it is a common cold, they go to take antipyretics. In the group of NSAIDs (NSAIDs) or aspirin, they cause more bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. The deceased this year were teenagers and adults. No young children have died yet. But be careful
Dr. Opas also said that the Department of Disease Control has already prepared a support plan, which on March 22, 2022 will be presented at the meeting of the Office of the Permanent Secretary. for public health doctors to implement the plan through the mechanism of the Provincial Communicable Disease Committee that doesn’t just look at covid alone But the disease that poses a danger to all people must be looked at. In the pre-epidemic period Must follow up in the event that the first suspected patient is found to hurry to control Currently, we have set up an action unit to control infectious diseases led by insects. to survey and spray chemicals to eliminate mosquito larvae