First Case of Dengue Fever Reported in Jeju Province
In a recent development, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Health and Environment Research Institute has confirmed the first case of dengue fever in the province. The individual, who had recently traveled to Southeast Asia, started experiencing symptoms such as rash and fever within three days of returning to Jeju.
Preventive Measures Urged Before Traveling Abroad
The Health and Environment Research Institute is urging the public to familiarize themselves with the preventive measures for dengue fever before traveling abroad. It is crucial to take strict precautions to avoid mosquito bites, as these insects are known carriers of the dengue virus.
Dengue fever is an infectious disease characterized by symptoms like fever, chills, headache, and muscle pain. These symptoms typically appear after an incubation period of 3 to 14 days following exposure to the dengue virus. Unfortunately, there is currently no vaccine or treatment available to prevent dengue fever.
No Presence of Dengue-Carrying Mosquitoes in Jeju
Notably, the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is a known transmitter of dengue fever, has not been found in Jeju province. Furthermore, there have been no reports of the dengue virus in the Aedes aegyptiformis mosquito population residing in Jeju.
However, it is crucial to stay vigilant, as approximately 5% of dengue fever patients can progress to severe dengue infection, such as dengue hemorrhagic fever or dengue shock syndrome. If left untreated, these severe cases can result in a 20% mortality rate.
Rise in Dengue Fever Cases Globally and in Korea
Globally, the incidence of dengue fever has seen a significant increase, with reported cases surpassing 2 million this year. Tragically, 974 fatalities have been reported due to dengue fever worldwide.
In South Korea, the number of dengue fever cases has risen by 3.7 times compared to the same period last year. As of July 29, 2019, a total of 83 cases have been reported.
Hyun Geun-tak, the head of Jeju Health and Environment Research Institute, emphasized the importance of strengthened surveillance and prompt inspections to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne infectious diseases from overseas.
After traveling to Southeast Asia, showing symptoms … 3 days confirmed
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Health and Environment Research Institute, as the province’s first dengue fever patient on the 3rd, asked people to be familiar with dengue fever prevention rules before traveling abroad and take strict precautions to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes , which are infectious agents.
The first dengue fever patient visited a medical institution after traveling to Southeast Asia and showing symptoms such as a rash and fever.
Dengue fever is an infectious disease that shows symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, and muscle pain after an incubation period of 3 to 14 days after being infected with the dengue virus, and there is no vaccine or treatment preventive
Dengue fever is transmitted by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes have not been found in the province so far, and dengue virus has not been found in Aedes aegyptiformis living in Jeju.
About 5% of patients can progress to severe dengue infection (dengue hemorrhagic fever, dengue shock syndrome), and death (20% mortality rate) can result if not treated appropriately.
Globally, dengue fever has increased more than 10 times over the past 20 years, and on June 8 this year, 2,162,214 people were infected and 974 people died.
On July 29, 2019, the number of dengue fever patients in Korea was 83, an increase of 3.7 times over the same period last year (23).
Hyun Geun-tak, head of the Jeju Health and Environment Research Institute, said, “We are strengthening surveillance based on quick and accurate inspections to prevent the influx of infectious diseases carried by mosquitoes imported from abroad.” he begged. <헤드라인제주>
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