2023-06-20 07:48:00
Update the situation of dengue fever Recently, the number of sick people has risen to more than 1.9 thousand, 17 deaths, indicating a serious epidemic trend. After this period, it has rained in many areas. causing water to remain in the container Is a breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes, identified the most common age of 5-14 years
progress situation report Dengue fever Latest on the side Mr. Anucha Burapachaisri Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs Acting as a spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office revealed that from monitoring the dengue fever situation in Thailand by the Department of Disease Control Ministry of Public Health Reported from January 1 to June 7, found 19,503 cases and 17 deaths.
however Department of Disease Controlpredict that Dengue fever Will return to the epidemic again in 2023 according to the cycle of the year that will go viral And the situation of dengue fever during this period tends to see a lot more patients. because during this period there is rain in many areas causing water to freeze in various containers is a breeding ground forAedes mosquito
From the latest report ofDepartment of Disease Control The number of dengue patients in 2023 was 3.8 times more than in 2022. The age group with the highest morbidity was 5-14 years old, followed by 15-24 years old.
Provinces with the highest morbidity rates in the last 4 weeks are: Trat, Koh Chang, Bo Rai, Laem Ngop, Khlong Yai, Nan, Song Kwae, Thung Chang, Chiang Klang, Chanthaburi, Mueang, Tha Mai, Makham, Mae Hong Son, Khun Yam, Mae La Noi and Satun, Muang, total outbreaks in 348 districts in 71 provinces. The risk assessment found that there was a tendency to increase in every region.
The risk factors for patients who died were hospitalization too late, obese, previously taken NSAIDs, and having underlying disease
Mr. Anucha said
The government, through the Department of Disease Control, asks for cooperation from the public to help eliminate mosquito breeding sites in accordance with measures for 3 preservation and prevention of 3 diseases:
Keep the house clean and prevent mosquitoes from entering. Keep water storage containers covered to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs. Keep garbage from being a mosquito breeding ground.
In addition, we need to contribute to the development of the environment. Prevention and control of infectious diseases brought by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in 7 locations or 7 r.
Buildings (houses), schools, hospitals, hotels/resorts Factories/Industries Rong Thammarat (temples/mosques/religious places), government offices
The place had a large gathering of people. It is considered a risky place for dengue fever outbreaks. and from the survey results Found the highest mosquito breeding sites in the group of schools and religious schools.
However, it is recommended that the public Especially people with congenital disease, obesity, the elderly and children under 5 years old, protect themselves from being bitten by mosquitoes. If there is a high fever, headache, muscle pain, pain in the eyes, or bleeding spots on the trunk and limbs Shouldn’t buy medicine to eat by yourself. especially antipyretic drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, diclofenac, aspirin
includingmedicine set resulting in bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract and difficult to treat risk of death If you have a fever, you should see a doctor immediately. for a clear differential diagnosis It will help prevent death.
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