Doctor Thira opens research to try covids in children Risk of heart problems – kidney failure
On August 5, Dr. Teera Worathanarat, professor of the Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University Post a message via Facebook “Thira Woratanarat” that yesterday 752,284 more people around the world infected with 1,595 more deaths, a total of 585,887,502 people infected with 6,429,389 deaths. The top 5 infected people are Japan, South Korea, Italy, the United States and Australia
Yesterday, the number of new infections, countries from Europe and Asia occupy 6 of the top 10 and 14 of the world’s top 20. The number of new infections every day of the world now. from Asia and Europe Together they accounted for 77.51% of the world’s population, while the number of deaths accounted for 53.85%.
Thailand’s epidemic situation from Worldometer data this morning found the number of deaths yesterday. The 14th highest in the world and 5th in Asia, although the Thai Ministry of Health has adjusted the reporting system from 1 May until the number of reports is greatly reduced.
Pediatric Long COVID-19 Update Latest research data from the US CDC team was published in MMWR today, August 5, 2022. The bottom line is that children infected with COVID-19 are also at risk of developing long-term disorders like Long COVID. same as adults Although the chance of occurrence is less than that of adults, the infection with COVID-19 This puts the child at risk for heart problems such as myocarditis. Heart arrhythmias, etc., are 1.1-2.8 times more in children aged 2 years and over. found to increase the risk of kidney failure by 27-52% in children aged 2 years and over
It also increases the risk of developing both type 1 and type 2 diabetes by 14-31% in children aged 5 years and over and 1.5-2.7 times the risk of thromboembolic events in children. from 5 years
The results of this study point us to the importance of caring for children and prevent infection, however. If the child we care for has been infected before Parents should be careful. regularly assess the health status of the child; If there are abnormal symptoms Should take to consult a doctor for examination, diagnosis and timely care.
The situation in Thailand, we still have an ongoing epidemic. Wearing a mask correctly regularly. This will greatly reduce the risk.