The Ministry of Public Health warns of dengue fever epidemic over covid 19, dengue 2, hot, worrying species expected after Songkran After being absent in Thailand for 2 years, Thai people have very low immunity. This year, 3 people have died. – Eliminate mosquito larvae
The Ministry of Public Health warns of dengue fever epidemic over covid 19, dengue 2, hot, worrying species expected after Songkran After being absent in Thailand for 2 years, Thai people have very low immunity. This year, 3 people have died. – Eliminate mosquito larvae
On March 21, 2022 at the Ministry of Public Health(MOA) Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, MD. Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said Dengue feverisendemic diseaseof Thailand by indications of the outbreakDengueis mosquito larvae The survey found that the mosquito larvae index is now increasing. Especially at the beginning of this year it rains a lot. therefore caught a signal that Dengue fever is likely to be strong. Expected to start spreading afterSongkran Festivalmore likely to spread Because the nature of dengue hemorrhagic fever will spread like 1 year, every other year or 2 years because dengue has 4 species and has not spread in Thailand for 2 years, so it is expected that Thai peopleImmune to Dengue Feverwill be very low
“This year is expected to beDengue hemorrhagic fever 2 which this species is of concern because if infected with other species will make the disease more severe There is a high chance of death. Dengue fever does not have a specific antiviral drug. There will be a critical point. When the fever is high, then the fever is reducing. after that there will bebleeding Shock This period requires close support, such as sucking blood and giving fluids to prevent shock. and if the bleeding is profuse will cause lung flooding and death,” said Dr. Opas.
Dr. Opas also said that The early symptoms of dengue fever were very similar to those of COVID-19. andcovid 19that spread across all regions of the country when infected simultaneously The first symptoms are fever. may be inseparable Unless there is a clear respiratory symptom that is COVID-19, such as a runny nose, sore throat, but if there is a fever, aches and pains, a lot of headaches, nausea and vomiting can’t eat It will be a symptom of dengue fever, so if symptoms are similar to dengue fever. asked to see a doctor blood test Don’t think of yourself as COVID-19 only.
“ These two diseases can be at the same time. The deceased was found to have a fever, headache, and a little runny nose. thought it was covid 19 test for covid 19 But the symptoms began to worsen. vomiting blood Doctors test blood for dengue fever Therefore, if you find any strange symptoms, you are not sure, see a doctor, which is the first 3 months of this year. Found 3 deaths compared to the previous year, 6 deaths throughout the year by the group to be careful It originally occurred in children, but later found more in adults. Because parents began to protect their children more. But adults may not be careful, even in their 60s, it could be that any age group thinks they have the common cold orCOVID So it’s a matter of caution. wish everyone Both the village headman, the village headman, the Volunteer Volunteer, helped to get rid of the larvae in the water tank. to reduce the likelihood ofAedes mosquitoessaid Dr. Opas.
The reporter askeddeath from dengueThis year was born out of awareness. And how to heal slowly or not? Dr. Opas said that it happened both because of slow consciousnessinfected with covid 19 thought that would be nothing and did not expect that this year’s dengue fever will be strong and fast Some people think that it is a common cold, they go to take antipyretics. In the group of NSAIDs (NSAIDs) or aspirin, they cause more bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract. The deceased this year were teenagers and adults. No young children have died yet. But be careful
Dr. Opas also said that the Department of Disease Control has already prepared a support plan, which on March 22, 2022 will be presented at the meeting of the Office of the Permanent Secretary. for public health doctors to implement the plan through the mechanism of the Provincial Communicable Disease Committee that are not specifically viewedCOVIDalone, but must look at the diseases that endanger all the people. In the pre-epidemic period Must follow up in the event that the first suspected patient is found to hurry to control Currently, we have set up an action unit to control infectious diseases led by insects. to survey and spray chemicalsGet rid of mosquito larvae