2023-08-19 11:12:48
General News18:08, 2023-08-19
Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Reveal information from the Department of Disease Control. Ministry of Public Health In the case of the Zika virus infection situation in Thailand, in the 31st week, between January 1 and August 9, 2023, there were 172 cumulative cases, with a sickness rate of 0.26 per 100,000 population. No deaths were found. Patients were found in all regions, distributed in 21 provinces, with the highest morbidity rate in the central region, followed by the northern and northeastern regions.
by the Department of Disease Control It issued a warning during the outbreak of a contagious disease carried by mosquitoes. due to the rainy season Causing water to stagnate in various containers, which is a breeding ground for mosquitoes causing an outbreak of dengue fever fever, joint pain, mosquito bites and Zika virus infection which this Zika virus infection can be transmitted from mother to fetus It is a disease that pregnant mothers need to watch out for and protect themselves from being bitten by mosquitoes. because if the mother is already infected with the Zika virus May result in the child being born with abnormalities.
Ms. Ratchada mentions information from the Department of Disease Control stating that Zika virus infection Aedes mosquitoes are carriers of disease. as well as dengue fever and fever, joint pain, mosquito bites It causes patients to have red rashes on the body and limbs, fever, fatigue, headache, red eyes, and can be transmitted from mother to fetus. And may cause serious complications, namely, the baby is born with aphasia and nervous system. As a result, the baby was born with abnormalities such as small head, abnormal hearing. and slow development, etc.
by the Department of Disease Control Advise pregnant women to protect themselves once morest mosquito bites. go to antenatal care throughout the pregnancy until delivery If found to be infected with Zika virus Must be closely supervised by an obstetrician.
In addition, the Department of Disease Control emphasizes asking the general public to help eliminate mosquito breeding sites in the home and in the community. By using measures 3 to prevent 3 diseases, namely
1) Keep the house clean and prevent mosquitoes from entering.
2) Garbage collection within the house and community area Don’t let it be a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
3) Collect water Keep a container to collect water completely to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs.
Including protecting yourself from mosquito bites by applying mosquito repellent. and sleep in mosquito nets or rooms with mosquito screens to prevent Zika virus infection, dengue fever, and rheumatic fever And asked the public to observe the illness of the family. Do not buy NSAIDs to reduce fever, including aspirin and ibuprofen. and promptly take the patient to see a doctor or public health facility near the house in order to get the correct treatment quickly It will reduce the chance of death.
By InfoQuest News Agency (19 Aug. ’23)
Tags: Ratchada Thanadirek, Zika virus
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