warn! Zika virus outbreak 266 cases jumped in one month, pregnant women at risk of having a disabled child small head from brain not growing
Department of Disease Control Remind the public that this period is an epidemic of dengue fever. Because the rainwater settles in containers that may contain mosquito eggs that are disease carriers. It is advisable to promptly dispose of the containers that are breeding grounds. to reduce the risk of various diseases especially Zika virus infection that causes the fetus to be deformed
On August 27, 2023, Dr. Tares Krassanaiwiwong Director-General of the Department of Disease Control revealed that during this period is the rainy season. It rains almost every day make rainwater fall left behind in various containers And there are more mosquitoes to lay eggs in the container. As a result, Aedes mosquitoes are carriers of diseases such as dengue fever. mosquito joint pain and Zika virus infection that used to spread in many countries Including Thailand for a while, came back again
which in the past 4 weeks More than 24 provinces have reported cases. A total of 266 Zika cases have been reported. The highest number of cases has been reported in Chanthaburi (37 cases) and Phetchabun (23 cases).
If a Zika virus infection is a pregnant woman will have a negative effect on the fetus cause the baby to have a small head (microcephaly) from brain failure birth defect and delayed development Some cases may have complications during pregnancy, such as miscarriage. Therefore, pregnant women with fever, rash, red eyes, and joint pain are suspected to be caused by Zika virus infection. And hurry to see a doctor to request a diagnosis immediately.
Dr. Taret said that the best way to prevent these 3 mosquito-borne diseases is to prevent them from being bitten by mosquitoes. By reducing the Aedes aegypti population, people in the community must manage the environment so that Aedes aegypti has no place to lay eggs.
If the container is found to be waterlogged Hurry up to get rid of it. Because if left for more than 7-10 days, those larvae will become adult mosquitoes that can bite people.
In addition, there are many ways to prevent mosquito bites, such as sleeping under a mosquito net or applying mosquito repellent. Install a mosquito net into the house. Including following the advice of the Department of Disease Control, which is 3 to prevent 3 diseases, namely
1. Keep the house clear and free from mosquitoes.
2. Keep garbage and broken containers from being a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
3. Collect water, close the container completely to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs. Or let the fish eat the larvae is another way.
Photo courtesy of: Department of Disease Control
which 3 keep the above mentioned It can prevent all 3 diseases, dengue fever. fever, joint pain, mosquito bites and Zika virus infection
However, if in doubt, you can ask for more information at Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422.
2023-08-28 07:42:54
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