Cimahi –
The case of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in Cimahi City in early 2024 claimed lives. The victim was a five year old boy.
Head of Disease Prevention and Control (P2P) at the Cimahi City Health Service, Dwihadi Isnalini, said the victim was registered as a resident of Leuwigajah Village, South Cimahi District, Cimahi City.
“It has been confirmed that 1 person has died (due to dengue fever), a 5 year old child in the Leuwigajah area, South Cimahi,” said Dwihadi when met, Wednesday (31/1/2024).
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According to the parents’ statement, Dwihadi said that the boy had previously had a high fever. However, he was not taken to any health facility or hospital.
“The information was that the child had a high fever, but was only treated at home. Then he recovered and was able to return to his activities,” said Dwihadi.
Not long after that, the boy returned with a fever with a high temperature. Only then did his parents take the child to the ER at Dustira Hospital.
“His condition was already in decline when he was taken to the ER (Dustira Hospital). His platelets were down, but it turns out he didn’t have time to treat him because he died while he was still in the ER,” said Dwihadi.
Meanwhile, dengue fever cases in January 2024 increased drastically compared to 2023. This year, there were 74 dengue fever cases recorded while in the previous year only 30 cases were recorded.
“There was quite a spike in cases this year, in January there were 74 cases. Last year there were only 30 cases. Most of them attacked children aged 4 to 15 years. Only teenagers and adults ranged in age from 16 to 44 years,” said Dwihadi.
Dwihadi asked the public to be aware of the spike in dengue fever cases considering that we have now entered the rainy season for the next few months.
People usually underestimate the eradication of mosquito nests in unexpected places, such as in the yard, objects that hold water, and even the latest discovery, namely water bottles in cemeteries, is a place for mosquitoes to breed.
“Don’t leave paint marks, buckets or anything that can hold water in the open. If possible, throw away the paint marks straight away so they don’t become nests. The point is to be careful,” said Dwihadi.
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2024-01-31 12:15:44
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