Wednesday, December 13, 2023, 6:00 a.m.
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The dengue fever situation in Thailand is the worst outbreak in 5 years. Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health Bangkok, Takeda Thailand and the Dengue-zero cooperation partner created the Central Court zone, 1st floor, Central World Shopping Center, to hold the event “Forwarding Hope from Ingma, inviting Thai people to pin down and stop dengue fever” to provide new hope in the fight against Dengue fever with measures Monitoring and controlling the number of Aedes mosquito larvae to prevent them from reproducing. and immunization against dengue fever through vaccination. There will be doctors specializing in infectious diseases sharing knowledge on the discussion stage. “Forward new hope to protect Thai society from dengue fever” to raise awareness Keep Thai people safe from dengue fever.
Prof. Dr. Chisanu Pancharoen, Pediatrician, Chulalongkorn Hospital As a medical expert who is familiar with infectious diseases in children, Revealing how to recognize the symptoms of dengue fever: There will be a high fever. Take fever reducing medicine but it’s not very effective. By the first symptoms of infection May have symptoms similar to COVID-19 and influenza But for those with dengue fever, gastrointestinal symptoms are more prominent, such as nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain, etc.
However, dengue fever can be affected by anyone. Including healthy people, so the most important thing is to follow up on symptoms. If there is non-skin bleeding such as a nosebleed or vomiting blood It is considered a dangerous signal. As for if anyone vomits or has more and more stomach pain. It is a sign that dengue fever has the potential to be severe. and should see a doctor to closely monitor symptoms
Prof. Dr. Sasisophin Kiattiburanakul Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases Department of Internal Medicine Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital A doctor specializing in infectious diseases in adults said that adults with dengue fever, although having similar symptoms to children, most have underlying disease risk factors involved. For example, some may have kidney disease, diabetes, or heart disease. that results in more severe dengue fever symptoms Including making the treatment of dengue fever more difficult. such as giving saline to a patient Some people have kidney disease. Cannot give too much saline because of the risk of overhydration or heart attack. Therefore, adults with co-morbidities are at higher risk of severe dengue fever.
Because dengue fever is caused by infection with dengue virus, which has up to 4 strains, people who have been sick with dengue fever are likely to get it again. Therefore, people should strictly follow measures to control the disease, such as Close water storage containers tightly. Prevents Aedes mosquitoes from laying eggs Change the water in the container regularly to avoid creating a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Release fish to eat larvae in a container of water. and improve the surrounding environment to be clear Along with strengthening the immune system through vaccination to reduce severe symptoms of the disease. and hospital stays. It can also prevent up to 4 strains of dengue fever. You can consult a doctor or hospital near you to receive advice on dengue vaccination.
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