2023-06-18 13:00:45
Ministry of Public Health concerned regarding rising dengue fever Warn the public, both children and adults, if they have fever, no respiratory symptoms, and ATK tests are negative.COVID If suspected of “dengue fever” and immediately see a doctor. Recently, 21,457 patients were found, 3.3 times higher than the same period last year. The 5-14 year old group had a high morbidity rate of 96.63 percent and 19 deaths.
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 age group 5-. 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
Dr. Opas further said that 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 If the patient has a high fever But no other respiratory symptoms such as cough or runny nose and ATK examination did not detect COVID-19, especially those with underlying diseases, 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. Help reduce the risk of death for children who are 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 if there is any doubt regarding dengue fever. You can call for more information at Department of Disease Control Hotline 1422
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