Department of Disease Control warns of RSV infectious disease. Symptoms are severe in young children, the elderly, and those with chronic diseases.
Dr. Thares Krasanaiyarawiwong, MD. Acting on behalf of the Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, said that in the end of the rainy season this winter There is a chance of encountering many contagious diseases. One of them is Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) by RSV surveillance data in patients with influenza-like syndrome (ILI) and pneumonia from network hospitals. Department of Disease Control in collaboration with the Department of Medical Sciences and the Thai-US Cooperation Center public health Data from January 1 to September 30, 65, a total of 3,235 samples were tested, of which 523 samples were infected with RSV, representing 16.17 percent, with the most common among children under two years of age. 52.20%, followed by the age group 3-5 years at 34.03%, and the age group 6-15 years at 9.37%, respectively. In addition, patients in the age group 60 years and over were found 2.10%.
Dr. Thares continued that RSV respiratory disease is a virus that causes respiratory disease. The epidemic is heavy during the rainy season to winter. have flu-like symptoms but can cause violence to death Direct contact through the patient’s secretions, snot, saliva or phlegm. The infected person may have mild flu-like symptoms, including a runny nose, a sore throat, or, in some cases, more severe symptoms, including rapid breathing, difficulty breathing or wheezing. Shortness of breath due to pneumonia Eating less food and absorbing RSV virus infection can be found in all age groups. But the symptoms are more severe in young children. Premature children, seniors 65 years and older, and people with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, lung disease, heart disease, or people with low or impaired immune systems.
On the side of Dr. Sophon Iamsirithavorn Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that for the prevention of infection and reducing the spread of the virus. Ask parents to keep an eye on their child’s symptoms. and emphasize that children wash their hands regularly with soap and water or alcohol gel Avoid close contact with infected people. Do not use unclean hands to touch the face. Do not share personal items as well as cleaning appliances on a regular basis Separate sick children and sick adults from normal people. do not mix Because it was found that the patient was a young child. and the elderly when infected will be more severe than the general population If you are sick, you should take a break. And wear a mask, cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing. Drink plenty of water. Because it helps to make secretions such as phlegm or mucus. not too sticky Symptoms will improve after 1-2 weeks of treatment if the patient’s symptoms do not improve, such as shortness of breath, rapid breathing or whistling. In children, cyanosis may occur. should immediately take to see a doctor Because there may be severe complications, even death. For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422.