“Department of Disease Control” Pregnant woman-tourist found infected “Zika virus” more than last year Warn people to be careful of infection. along with emphasizing the best way to prevent disease
Dr. Thongchai Keeratihatthayakorn, Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, said that this period is winter in Thailand. But most areas do not have very cold weather. Aedes mosquitoes that are vectors for 3 diseases can still breed: dengue fever; Last year, 153,734 patients were found, with 181 deaths. Aedes arthritis joint pain was found in 1,371 patients, with no deaths. And last year there were 758 cases of Zika virus infection, of which 33 were pregnant women. What is worrisome is that patients who are pregnant may cause the baby to be born with abnormalities. small head or congenital disability It’s a burden on the family. This disease is native to Africa and was previously found sporadically in Thailand many years ago.
Last year, there were reports of 13 cases of microcephalic infants confirmed to be infected with the Zika virus, in the last 4 weeks. Most cases of Zika virus disease were found. in Bangkok (40 cases), followed by Prachuap Khiri Khan Province (13 cases), and 3 cases were also found among German and Dutch tourists returning from Koh Samui.
Dr. Thongchai added that he would like to advise the public that The best way to prevent Zika virus infection is Protecting yourself from being bitten by mosquitoes. By sleeping under a mosquito net or a room with a mosquito screen, lighting mosquito repellent or applying mosquito repellent lotion. and clean up the place so that there is no standing water that is a breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes. and because tourists were found sick Therefore, it is recommended that entrepreneurs who own accommodation such as hotels and resorts accept tourists to stay. You should manage your own accommodation to keep it free from Aedes mosquitoes. By managing the environment so that Aedes mosquitoes have no place to lay their eggs. Get rid of any types of water storage containers. Including garbage, scrap containers, foam boxes, plant pot saucers. or large leaf sheaths On a weekly basis Including giving away mosquito repellent in packets. or mosquito spray in the room as well
However, most patients with Zika virus disease Symptoms are not severe. Infected people have fever along with a red rash on the body, red eyes, muscle pain, and joint pain. If in doubt, see a doctor for a diagnosis, especially pregnant women. And if you find yourself sick with the Zika virus You should take three additional precautions: apply mosquito repellent twice a day for 7 days and refrain from traveling outside the area for 14 days to prevent mosquitoes from biting and transmitting the virus to people around you. And because it was found that this virus can be present in the secretions of men. Therefore, you should use condoms for 3 months if you have sex.
However, we would like to communicate to the public that this disease can be prevented with the same measures as dengue fever. And the important risk group is pregnant women. and couples who plan to have children You must prevent being bitten by mosquitoes. For more information, call the Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422.
2024-01-06 08:45:00
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