Hamburger News: 2023 Dengue Fever Cases Surge 3.3 Times Higher than 2022, with Children at Highest Risk

2023-06-18 10:49:00

18 June 2023 5:49 p.m.

The situation of dengue fever in 2023 found patients 3.3 times higher than in 2022. The age group 5-14 years old had the highest sickness rate, while data from 1 Jan. to 14 Jun. 2023 found 21,457 patients and 19 deaths. Doctors recommend that if you have a fever, you will not be diagnosed with COVID-19. to suspect it might be dengue fever

On June 18, 2023, Dr. Opas Karkawinphong The permanent secretary of the Ministry of Public Health revealed that the Department of Disease Control reports the situation of dengue fever this year, which tends to increase the number of patients. From January 1 to June 14, 2023, 21,457 cases were found compared to the same period in 2022 when there were 6,488 cases, 3.3 times more, and 19 deaths. Patients were in the 5- age group. 14 years old, the highest number of 7,331 cases and a group with a high morbidity rate of 96.63 percent, most of which are in school age. Therefore, we have to help each other to take care of the environment both at home and at school continuously. Do not have garbage such as foam boxes, leftover plastic. to be a breeding ground for mosquitoes to prevent danger from dengue fever

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Public Health went on to say Symptoms of Dengue Fever The patient will have a high fever. Along with muscle pain, bone pain, eye pain, some patients may have abdominal pain, vomiting, small red spots on the arms, legs, body, abnormal bleeding such as scurvy. or very irregular menstruation, so during this time if you are sick with a high fever but no other respiratory symptoms such as cough or runny nose, and the ATK test did not reveal COVID-19 especially those with congenital disease, obesity and the elderly To suspect that it may be dengue fever. Do not take NSAID antipyretic drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and immediately see a doctor for a clear diagnosis. Reduces the risk of death

As for children who are still unable to tell their symptoms Parents must observe symptoms closely. If taking antipyretics for 2 days and not getting better Be suspected that it may be dengue fever. And hurry to see a doctor, however, if there is any suspicion about dengue fever You can call for more information at Department of Disease Control hotline number 1422.