The Ministry of Public Health reveals that 5-6 thousand cases of dengue fever are continuously high per week, the cumulative figure is more than 4.6 thousand cases. Repeat if you feel unwell If you have a fever, see a doctor immediately. Seeing the doctor the first time did not go away, had to go to the second time for a thorough examination. Don’t buy dangerous aspirin. The Department of Medicine revealed to be vigilant about COVID. But not as worried as Denki
Dengue fever is more common in adults. While the child was not very sick
On August 3, at Buddy Oriental Riverside Hotel, Nonthaburi Province, MD. Opas Karnkawinpong Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health gave an interview about the dengue fever situation that the Department of Disease Control has always updated the situation This is likely to be the peak period, i.e. the peak of the outbreak. He is keeping an eye on how it will peak. which, naturally, when the outbreak is past its peak The patient will gradually At the same time, the nature of dengue tends to gradually decrease during August-September. which is a downtrend
“As far as we can see, the pattern of the outbreak has changed. In the past we would see a lot of patients in the children’s ward. But this year there are not many children’s wards. but found that more adult patients This may be due to the fact that fewer children were born. Makes the target group less infected, “said Dr. Opas.
When asked about the past long holiday, more people traveled to other provinces. Will it increase the risk? Is it necessary to increase screening measures? Dr. Opas said that disease caused by dengue virus infection is one of the communicable diseases that must be monitored. Therefore, the Department of Disease Control has already monitored according to the communicable disease system that must be monitored, however, the public plays an important role in helping to eliminate the source of mosquito larvae especially in the community Therefore, I would like to emphasize that there is a need to take care of the risk points for breeding of Aedes mosquitoes, such as vases, plant pots. and waterlogged spots
“If you are feeling unwell, have a fever, please see a doctor. If the first encounter does not disappear Still have to meet for the second time to check thoroughly again And do not buy aspirin to eat yourself. especially adults This year, there are clearly more dengue fever than children, ”said Dr. Opas.
The trend of dengue fever patients is still high, about 4,000-5,000 per week.
Mr. Apinya Niramitsantipong The deputy director of the Division of Communicable Diseases led by Insects, Department of Disease Control revealed that the latest dengue fever situation is likely to remain high at about 4,000-5,000 per week, and the number of patients has not decreased. The patients were found scattered throughout the country. which still have to monitor the situation of dengue on a weekly basis And must keep an eye on the trend in August.
However, the latest data for the 29th week of the outbreak, data until July 26, 2023, there were 46,855 accumulated dengue patients, with the number of patients increasing from the previous week at 5,328, with 5 more deaths. At 70.80 percent, the accumulated deaths were 41 cases, the morbidity and death rate was 0.09 percent, but if you look at only July There were 12,525 cases, which was 1.7 times higher than last year.
Working age 25-34 years tends to have more dengue fever.
Mr. Apinya went on to say that the age of dengue patients was 98 years old, for the age group that was sick with dengue fever, number 1 in the age range of 5 -14 years, followed by 15 -24 years, found that during working age 25- 34 years, the trend of dengue fever patients has also increased which at this age found the highest morbidity and mortality rate at 14 cases for survey results of mosquito larvae breeding sites It was found that it still exceeded the standard in many areas. The result of laboratory testing found that 38.2% were Dengue 1, followed by 26.5% were Dengue 3 and 20.6% were Dengue 2.
The Department of Medical Services reveals that dengue fever is more worrisome than COVID-19.
On the same day, Dr. Thongchai Keeratihuttayakorn Director General of the Medical Department gave an interview about the situation of COVID-19 that the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) holds a meeting of the Public Health Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to monitor the situation every month. which tends to be infected with pneumonia, tracheal intubation and reduced deaths The main strain currently reported by the Department of Medical Sciences is also an omikron. Most of those who died were still among the 608 chronic disease patients. who do not vaccinate and do not inject a booster therefore campaigning for injections While treating patients, the Department of Medical Services has issued a medical practice guideline for the hospital to follow. Most of the symptoms are not as bad as the flu, with fever, cough, some sore throats, treating according to the symptoms.
Dr. Thongchai said that the concern now is dengue fever. The first symptom is a high fever. is similar to COVID-19 or influenza and there will be bruising can be born with all ages in adult patients Elderly people have more severe symptoms. due to reduced immunity have an infection I suspect it’s not dengue so don’t be careful. Some go to buy medicine and eat by themselves. Especially the NSAID group that is forbidden to eat thus making the symptoms more severe Both those who have been before can become a repeat. With dengue fever, there are currently up to 4 strains. If in doubt, seek medical attention. Including being careful and eliminating mosquito breeding sites.
2023-08-03 07:23:48
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