Lamphun Provincial Public Health Office warns that the first patient with cerebral malaria has been found who applied Mae Lop. Points out that it can affect the brain if treatment is delayed. Emphasis on the people Be careful not to get bitten by mosquitoes. If side effects occur, see a doctor immediately.
Mr. Suriyapongna Suriya Phongthakul Specialist Doctor (Preventive Medicine) Deputy Public Health Doctor of Lamphun Province Acting for the government Lamphun Provincial Public Health Doctor reported that on October 5, 2023, Lamphun Provincial Public Health Office Data were reported from epidemiological surveillance. Found a malaria patient In the area of Mae Tha District, Lamphun Province, the patient is a 33-year-old female who lives in Tambon Tha Mae Lop, Amphoe Mae Tha, Lamphun Province, and has a career gathering forest products. Became sick on September 25, 2023, came for treatment in the hospital on October 2, 2023, came to the hospital for 7 days, had a fever, severe headache, body aches, leg pain on both sides, dry cough, was admitted to the hospital. Diagnostic test results for Plasmodium falciparum Malaria, Lamphun Provincial Public Health Office. Has coordinated with the Office of Disease Prevention and Control No. 1, Chiang Mai Province, to receive Artesunate medicine to treat patients and send the medicine through Lamphun Hospital. Forwarded to Maetha Hospital. Currently, the patient has severe anemia and has received 3 bags of blood. He is undergoing treatment at Mae Tha Community Hospital, Mae Tha District, Lamphun Province.
Malaria is a protozoan infection. Transmitted to humans through the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito (Anopheles). When a female Anopheles mosquito infected with malaria bites a person. Mosquitoes release malaria from their salivary glands into the bloodstream. The incubation period is approximately 10-14 days or longer. There are 5 types of malaria that cause disease in humans:
Plasmodium falciparum Plasmodium falciparum malaria, or Pf, is a severe type of infection that can infect the brain. Red blood cells are destroyed quickly. If you are seriously ill and receive delayed treatment May have symptoms of cerebral malaria If not treated in time It may even lead to death. We have not found an infected person in Lamphun Province for more than 20 years. If anyone has a high fever After returning from the area mentioned in Tambon Tha Mae Lop (joint of 3 districts, Mae Tha, Pa Sang, Thung Hua Chang), see a doctor immediately and report your travel history. To receive proper diagnosis and treatment Plasmodium vivax Plasmodium vivax malaria or PV (Pv) is a mild type of infection. But if not cured The infection can live in a person’s liver for many years. Therefore causing symptoms of malaria to come and go. The most recent infection was found in Lamphun Province in 2021. Plasmodium malariae, the malaria parasite Plasmodium malarei or PM (Pm), was not found in Lamphun Province. Plasmodium ovale infection Malaria Plasmodium ovale or Po (Po) is not found in Lamphun Province. Plasmodium knowlesi malaria Plasmodium ovale or PK (Pk) is a malaria virus that lives in macaques. then infects people Not found in Lamphun Province
The malaria organism found in this patient is Plasmodium falciparum. Plasmodium falciparum malaria or Pf is a severe type of infection. If seriously ill, symptoms of cerebral malaria may occur (Plasmodium falciparum cerebral malaria). ) and cause liver failure. Kidney failure if not treated promptly May cause death The patient has always lived in the area. Not traveling outside the province Go to high-risk areas such as Tha Song Yang District, Tak Province or Sop Moei District, Mae Hong Son Province.
Risk area Areas where disease outbreaks occur Especially in forested areas.
People at risk are those who live or travel from high-risk areas. Within a period of 1 month and have symptoms of illness
Local disease control Area epidemiology team The disease was investigated. Watch out and follow up on risk groups. and eliminate sources of infection to break the cycle of malaria in accordance with the criteria of the Ministry of Public Health.
2023-10-07 04:06:39
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