Thai authorities have advised people to watch out for diseases such as dengue fever, hand-foot-mouth syndrome and other potential illnesses that may intensify during the rainy season.
Deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul urged people to seek immediate medical attention if they have a high fever for more than two days, and especially if they develop a persistent headache, muscle aches and small red spots on body and limbs.
She also recommended eradicating mosquito breeding grounds and covering water containers to prevent insects from laying eggs there.
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According to reports from the Department of Disease Control (DDC), more than 16,000 people have contracted dengue so far this year and 14 have succumbed to the disease.
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Traisuree Taisaranakul added that authorities are also concerned regarding an outbreak of the syndrome pied-main-bouche among young children, which might intensify during the rainy season.
This disease causes fever, fatigue, red blisters on the tongue and gums, and clear blisters on the hands and feet of patients.
She advised parents and teachers to monitor their children’s health closely and seek medical attention as soon as they notice any of these symptoms.
Source : National News Bureau of Thailand
