2023-06-08 06:15:00
“Department of Disease Control” reveal the situation “rabies” This year, three deaths were found as a result of not being vaccinated against rabies after exposure. “Dog Bites”
On June 8, 2023, Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong Director General Department of Disease Control Discuss the rabies situation. From disease surveillance in the surveillance report system 506 by the Division of Epidemiology that From January 1 to May 23, 2023, there were 3 deaths reported (Chonburi, Rayong and Surin provinces).
On May 10, the Department of Disease Control by the Division of Epidemiology was notified by the Office of Disease Control 2, Phitsanulok Province Tak Provincial Public Health Office and Mae Sot Hospital, Tak Province. A 28-year-old male patient with Myanmar nationality was found. One suspected rabies patient, became ill on April 26, 2023, admitted to a private clinic. Subsequently, the symptoms did not improve. He was admitted to Mae Sot Hospital on April 28, 2023. The doctor in charge collected his saliva and hair follicles for examination at the Department of Medical Sciences. gave positive results for rabies
Later, the patient died on May 3, 2023. From the investigation of the disease, it was found that The deceased had a history of being bitten on the leg by a stray dog. While living in Myanmar in mid-March 2023 and because the exposure occurred abroad, it was not counted as case/death. with rabies in the disease surveillance reporting system Division of Epidemiology
While relevant agencies have coordinated border health officials to monitor and follow up on those who touch the dog in Myanmar. Including alerting people who have touched other suspected rabies animals. In such areas, go get vaccinated against the disease. and monitoring animal diseases at the same time, especially dogs and cats in the area which may have been infected by dogs with rabies
for “Rabies” Can be found year round if in that area. Has an infected dog or mammal bites a person or another animal This disease is transmitted from animals to humans caused by the Rabies virus found in mammals. especially dogs and cats and found in cattle The infection enters through wounds that have been bitten, scratched, or come into contact with the saliva of infected animals. or soft mucous membranes
rabies patients Acute neurological symptoms are found. The first symptom is a fever. May experience itching around the bite wound, burning sensation, spreading to other parts, loss of appetite, fatigue, headache, later may have restlessness, restlessness, insomnia, hallucinations, sensitivity to stimuli loss of balance Difficulty talking, swallowing, drooling, muscle twitching, tightness in the chest, convulsions, may experience photophobia, wind fear, and water fear, which is called Furious form, found about 80%.
Another symptom found in about 20% of patients is paralysis (Paralytic form), where the muscle paralysis begins on the bitten side. before spreading to all 4 limbs and the patient will eventually die
On the side of Dr. Sophon Iamsirithaworn Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that this disease has no specific treatment. But can be prevented by taking your pet to get rabies vaccination. People who have been bitten/scratched by animals or touching animal saliva through the wound or soft mucous membranes Especially animals that have never been vaccinated against rabies or the last time it was more than 1 year or do not know the vaccination history. Puppies born to mothers who have never been vaccinated or whose vaccination history is unknown. have not yet received the vaccination as scheduled or animals that have been vaccinated but are sick or behavior changes, wash the wound with clean water and soap by allowing the water to flow continuously for a period of at least 15 minutes
After that, treat the wound by applying an antiseptic. Contain animals that bite/lick. Observe symptoms for at least 10 days if the dog or cat dies. Immediately notify the nearest community leader. And notify the livestock in the area to send the carcasses of suspected recently dead animals to be tested for rabies in the laboratory. And go see a doctor for vaccination after exposure to the disease at the hospital after being bitten, scratched or touched with the saliva of such animals. which currently only vaccinates 4-5 times For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline, Tel. 1422.
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