Director-General of the Department of Disease Control warns people to beware of dengue fever during rain and flooding revealed that since the beginning of the year, there have been 26,286 cases, 19 deaths.
On October 5, 65, Dr. Thares Krasanairawivong Acting for the Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, said that due to heavy rains and flooding in many areas The flooded water may not be a breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes. but the water that flooded the various containers or left behind in the rubbish large leaf sheath which is a breeding ground for mosquito larvae can be a carrier of dengue hemorrhagic fever There are now some areas where houses are flooded and unable to live. It is necessary to live in a place where the provision is higher. And often live together with many families, or some families may have to live along the main road that the water has not yet reached so that it is not far from the house. For these reasons, people may be at risk of being bitten by mosquitoes. Therefore, it is recommended to use mosquito repellent both day and night. Because Aedes mosquitoes prefer to bite during the day than at night. It also emphasizes that the water container must be tightly closed to prevent mosquitoes from laying their eggs. Prevent the cycle of adult mosquitoes biting and disturbing. which may contain both dengue germs Zika virus infection or fever, joint pain, mosquitoes
Dengue fever situation in Thailand from January 1 to September 28, 65, found 26,286 dengue cases, 19 deaths. In the past week, 3 deaths were found. Patients with congenital disease The age group that found the most cases was 5-14 years old, followed by 15-24 years old and newborn – 4 years old. Tak Dengue fever can be found in all ages. But the risk factors that will cause the patient to have severe symptoms or death are. Most of them are found in people with underlying diseases such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, liver disease, kidney disease, and chronic alcohol dependence. or diseases related to the immune system Similar risk factors for death in both children and adults were: Traveling to the hospital late for treatment or some patients refuse hospitalization. Think dengue fever is mild. therefore delayed treatment resulting in severe symptoms and death
Dr. Thares said the symptoms of dengue fever. will have an acute high fever and high fever for 2-7 days with headache Body aches, red face, may have small red spots on the body, arms, legs, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, in severe cases There may be vomiting or bloody stools, usually black, and then the fever subsides rapidly. Be especially careful during this period. because it may cause shock and death Because dengue fever does not currently have a cure. Therefore, it is recommended that people observe their illnesses or their family members. If there is a high fever that floats for more than 2 days and wipes the body or takes antipyretic drugs and the fever does not decrease Please think that you may be sick with dengue fever. Do not buy NSAIDs, ibuprofen, dicrofenac, aspirin, which can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, a risk of death. and promptly take the patient to a doctor or a public health facility near the home in order to be diagnosed, assessed, and treated promptly
For the prevention of dengue fever. Ask for people’s cooperation to help reduce the number of mosquitoes. By following the measures “3 Keep, Prevent 3 Diseases”, which is to keep the house clean. Improve the environment in your home and around the house. to be organized sunlight shines through Do not have an opaque corner as a resting place for mosquitoes. Keep garbage around the house not to be a breeding ground for mosquitoes and collect water. Close the lid of the water container. Manage the container so that there is no stagnant water. Change the water in the vase every week. Prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs The people who live in flooded areas Please protect yourself from mosquito bites. By applying mosquito repellent, sleeping in a mosquito net, having a mosquito net, using mosquito coils. and wear long sleeves, long pants, etc. For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline 1422.