Dengue fever It is a disease carried by Aedes mosquitoes. Chances are both children and adults. The disease spreads throughout the year. If found with high fever, nausea or loss of appetite Do not buy medicines yourself. It is advisable to see a doctor as soon as possible.
Dr. Chalermphon Osotphromma, Director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 12, Songkhla Province, spoke about the situation of dengue fever. From January 1 to June 29, 2022 (data from the reporting system Disease Surveillance 506 Division of Epidemiology) found that Thailand has reported 6,646 cumulative cases of dengue hemorrhagic fever, with a morbidity rate of 10.04 per 100,000 population. There were 6 deaths reported. In the area 12, 308 cases were found, with a morbidity rate of 6.16 per 100,000 population. There was 1 death report (1 in Pattani Province), representing a mortality rate of 0.32%. The highest morbidity rate was found in the age group 5-14 years, followed by 15-24 years and 0-4 years. The highest morbidity was found in Satun Province at 12.93 per 100,000 population (42 cases), followed by Narathiwat Province 9.63 per 100,000 population (78), Phatthalung Province 6.12 per 100,000 population (32), Trang Province 6.10 per 100,000 population. (39 cases), Songkhla 5.59 per 100,000 population (80), Yala 3.50 per 100,000 population (19) and Pattani 2.47 per 100,000 population (18)
Most of the symptoms of dengue fever are sudden high fever, floating high fever, temperature 38.5 – 40.0°C, headache, eye pain, body aches, loss of appetite, a rash or blood spots may appear under the skin of the limbs and joints, if high fever 2 -3 days does not go away or does not improve Need to see a doctor asap to diagnose dengue fever or not Especially in the risk group that may have severe symptoms, such as young children, the elderly, and patients with chronic diseases. and those with risk factors such as those with obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, chronic alcoholism Thalassemia or have a history of dengue fever before, etc.
Dr. Chalermphon emphasized that if he has had a fever for at least two days and has not improved, has no cough, no runny nose, suspect dengue fever and seek medical attention. You should not buy oral medication yourself. Antipyretic, use paracetamol as needed. Together with wiping the body, do not use a set of steroid antipyretics. and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and diclofenac, because these drugs put patients at risk of bleeding. abnormal and fatal Additional advice to get enough rest Eat soft foods that are easy to digest. Avoid black or red foods, as they can mask gastrointestinal bleeding. Drink mineral water or fruit juice often. And if you have any of the following symptoms, seek immediate medical attention: abdominal pain or vomiting. Fever decreases but symptoms do not improve, fatigue, cold hands and feet, drowsiness, restlessness faint Decreased urination or no urination in the last 4-6 hours Bleeding or small red blood spots on the skin, or abnormal bleeding in other areas, such as a nosebleed Bloody or black stools
Sor Kor. 12 Songkhla recommends preventive measures to control dengue fever especially the elimination of mosquito larvae breeding sites in the target areas of 6 schools, namely 1. Houses (houses / communities) 2. Schools (schools / nurseries) 3. Hospitals 4. Hotels / resorts 5.Factory/Industrial Group and 6.Rong Dharma (Temple/Masjid/Church) based on 3 principles to keep 3 diseases, namely 1. Keep the house clean and prevent mosquitoes from living. 2. Keep the garbage clean so that mosquitoes do not breed. 3. Keep the water completely closed to prevent mosquitoes laying eggs. Including spots that are often overlooked in the house such as water glasses, vases in front of the Buddha’s shelf and the shrine. Should wash and change the water every week to help prevent 3 diseases, including dengue fever fever, joint pain, mosquito and Zika virus infection However, a good defense is Preventing mosquito bites Apply mosquito repellent. Kill mosquitoes by using electric shock sticks. Herbal dots or mosquito coils or use local wisdom
If people have doubts about dengue fever You can call for inquiries at Department of Disease Control Hotline 1422