Department of Disease Control reveals that this year found deaths from “Rabies” 3 cases in Chonburi, Rayong and Surin because they did not receive the vaccine after exposure to the disease. As for the case of a Myanmar young man in Tak Province, he died from rabies. Investigating the disease found bitten in Myanmar Not counted as a patient-death in Thailand Coordinate animal surveillance areas in the area. Repeatedly being scratched by animals, not sure about the history of bites. to get vaccinated
On June 8, Dr. Tares Krassanaiwiwong Director General Department of Disease Control Discussing the situation of rabies that from surveillance by the Division of Epidemiology From January 1 to May 23, 2023, there were 3 deaths reported, namely Chonburi, Rayong and Surin, one each of the provinces due to the lack of rabies vaccination after exposure to the disease. And some had a history of rabies vaccination before. but not being revaccinated after being bitten by a dog For the case of a 28-year-old Myanmar man who died of rabies in Tak province on May 3, the past From the investigation of the disease, it was found that The deceased was bitten on the leg by a dog while living in Myanmar in mid-March 2023. He became ill on April 26, 2023. He was treated at a private clinic in Tak Province. receive treatment at Mae Sot Hospital on April 28, 2023. The doctor collected saliva and hair follicle nodes and sent them for examination at the Department of Medical Sciences. rabies positive result and died on May 3.
“It is considered an exposure to the disease abroad. therefore, it is not counted as a rabies patient/death in the surveillance reporting system. Notify other suspected rabies animal contacts. in the area to get vaccinated and monitoring disease in animals simultaneously Especially the dogs and cats in the area. may have been infected by a dog with rabies,” Dr. Tares said.
Dr. Taret said Rabies is found year-round. If an infected dog or mammal in the area bites another person or animal This disease is caused by the rabies virus. found in mammals especially dogs and cats found in Ko Krabue Infection enters through wounds that have been bitten, scratched, or come into contact with the saliva of infected animals. Into the wound or soft mucous membranes Rabies patients experience acute neurological symptoms. The first phase will have a fever. There may be itching around the bite wound, burning sensation, spreading to other parts, loss of appetite, fatigue, headache, later may be restless, restless, insomnia, hallucinating, sensitive to stimuli. loss of balance Difficulty talking, swallowing, drooling, muscle twitching, chest tightness, convulsions, may experience photophobia, wind fear, water fear, called Furious form, found about 80%, and the other 20% is muscle paralysis. It starts from the bitten side. before spreading to the limbs and eventually died
Dr. Sophon Iamsirithavorn Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that this disease has no specific treatment. But can be prevented by bringing pets to be vaccinated against rabies. Person bitten/scratched by an animal or touching animal saliva through wounds or soft mucous membranes Especially animals that have never been vaccinated against rabies or the last time it was more than 1 year or do not know the vaccination history. Puppies born to mothers who have never been vaccinated or whose vaccination history is unknown. have not yet received the vaccination as scheduled or animals that have been vaccinated but are sick or have changed behavior Wash the wound with clean water and soap. By giving water to flow continuously for at least 15 minutes, after which the wound is treated with antibiotics. Contain animals that bite/lick. Observe symptoms for at least 10 days if the dog or cat dies. Immediately notify the nearest community leader. and notify the livestock in the area to send suspected animal carcasses for infection detection And go see a doctor for vaccination after exposure to the disease at the hospital after being bitten, scratched or touched with the saliva of such animals. which currently only vaccinates 4-5 times
2023-06-08 07:13:00
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