Shocked! Songkhla faces rabies epidemic, severe crisis, doctors point out that 3 principles can be used to prevent disease Reveal symptoms after exposure between 15-60 days. Some people may be more sensitive than that.
On May 9, 2022, Dr. Chalermphon Osotphonma, director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 12, Songkhla Province, revealed that Songkhla province has found an epidemic of rabies. After detecting more than 10 infected dogs, people are asked to speed up prevention by adhering to the 3 principles which are to prevent animals from getting sick. bring to vaccination The first time is when the pet is 2-4 months old, and the stimulus is repeated once at 6 months or 1 year of age.
The latter is to prevent bites. without letting the dog and cat go out alone and the 3rd grade prevents after being bitten by washing the wound with soap and water Gently for at least 10 minutes, then apply a wound disinfectant (betadine) and seek immediate medical attention.
Dr. Chalermphon said that most cases when infected will develop symptoms after 15-60 days, some may be less than 10 days or even a year. The initial symptoms of the patient are headache, low-grade fever, sore throat, loss of appetite, fatigue, later itching. It usually starts at the site of the bite wound, stings, and then spreads to other parts.
There will also be restlessness. afraid of light, afraid of wind don’t like loud noise Symptoms include dysphagia, inability to drink water, fear of water, tightness in the chest, shortness of breath or possibly convulsions, paralysis, loss of consciousness and death within 2-7 days of onset of symptoms.