The Ministry of Public Health reveals that dengue fever is still a concern. found 3 times more patients from the previous year
Date 22 Aug. 2023 time 19:42
Ministry of Public Health reveals the situation of dengue fever in this period There is a tendency to see more patients continuously during the rainy season There are more containers and water sources where mosquitoes lay their eggs. If the fever lasts more than 2 days, it is suspected of dengue fever. Must see a doctor for a clear diagnosis. Do not buy your own medicine May be at risk of death today (22 Aug. 23) Dr. Tares Krassanirawiwong Director General Department of Disease Control The Ministry of Public Health (Sor.) said that from the beginning of the year 2013 until the present (August 16), a total of 65,552 dengue patients were found, representing a sickness rate of 99.05 per hundred thousand population. Increasing more than 5,000 per week. The more patients, the more deaths. So far, 58 people have died from this disease. The number of patients in 2013 was three times more than in 2012 at the same time. Due to the natural immunity of the population as a whole is reduced. Or it looks like an epidemic every other year or every 2 years. Patients can be found in all age groups and occupations. Provinces with the highest sickness rate in the last 4 weeks are Chiang Rai, Nan, Chanthaburi, Trat and Rayong, respectively. Dr. Taret said that the outbreak of dengue fever in some areas has decreased, which is a good sign But some areas still have outbreaks. which the Department of Disease Control has continuously monitored the operation And opened a weekly meeting of the Incident Command Center (EOC) in conjunction with the central and regional networks. It emphasized the implementation of mosquito larvae elimination in 7 areas, namely: 1. Houses (houses / buildings) 2. Schools / educational institutions 3. Hospital 4. Rong Dharma (Temple/Mosque/Church) 5. Hotel/Resort 6. Factory 7. Government/Private Organization for the pronounced symptoms of dengue fever Different from influenza in the early stages, dengue fever will have a high fever. Quickly, acutely, slow fever, no runny nose, no cough, hurry to see a doctor for diagnosis. Nowadays, there are dengue hemorrhagic fever (NS1) testing kits available, allowing quick results and timely treatment.
2023-08-22 12:51:58
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