Department of Disease Control, weekly prognosis and health disasters From the surveillance of the Zika virus infection situation this year From January 1 to July 26, 65, there were 92 confirmed cases across the country, no deaths. The age group that found the most cases was 25-34 years, followed by 15-24 years and 35-44 years, respectively. The northern region found the most cases and the 5 provinces with the highest rate of incidence per 100,000 population were Nan, Uttaradit, and Bangkok. Chiang Rai and Nonthaburi
According to the 506 Disease Surveillance Reporting System, the incidence of Zika virus infection in July 65 was 0.071 per 100,000. Population, year 64 = 0.002 per 100,000 population A serious complication is aphasia and neurological disabilities in babies born to Zika-infected mothers. As a result, babies are born with abnormalities such as small heads, hearing impairments. and slow development
It is expected to see more cases of Zika virus infection. because it is the rainy season There will be rain in many areas of Thailand. causing water retention in various containers It is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. which can be a contributing factor to the outbreak of disease Zika virus infection is transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. and can be transmitted from mother to fetus including from having sex with an infected patient The infected person may have symptoms such as red rash on the body and limbs, fever, fatigue, headache, red eyes, joint pain. If you have such symptoms, you should seek medical attention. and asking people for cooperation to help eliminate mosquito breeding sites in every home and school area. Including protecting yourself from mosquito bites by applying mosquito repellent. and sleep in a mosquito net or a room with mosquito netting