Korat Keep an eye on dengue fever after Sor Kor 9 after more than 600 cases have been accumulated, indicating an increasing trend.
On November 23, Dr Taweechai Witsanuyothin, director of the Office of Disease Prevention and Control 9, Nakhon Ratchasima, revealed the dengue fever situation in the area where Health District 9, which oversees the lower 4 northeastern provinces, namely Nakhon Ratchasima, Chaiyaphum, Buriram and Surin Provinces, 1,600 cumulative cases were found between January 1 and November 19, 2022. Separated by province, Nakhon Ratchasima Province was found to have 638 patients, Surin Province had 618 patients, Chaiyaphum Province had 253 patients. and Buriram province, with 91 patients, with the sickest age group It will be a group of students, aged 5-9 and 10-14, and more likely to get sick. which is now in many areas of the country It rains sparingly even though the weather is in winter. make a pool Or water is stuck in the pieces of materials, containers, saucers, plant pots and leaf sheaths, becoming a good breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes. Therefore, people are at high risk of catching dengue fever in winter. This disease can find patients throughout the year. But it will be found most during the rainy season. People therefore understand that the disease will only spread during the rainy season. cause negligence to inspect and destroy mosquito breeding sites
what are the symptoms of dengue fever Symptoms will be detected after being bitten by an Aedes mosquito infected with dengue fever for about 5-8 days, starting with a sudden high fever for 2-7 days. Musculoskeletal pain, nausea, vomiting, but no cough. There is no runny nose like a cold, In addition, there may be a rash or red spots. under the skin Most patients will feel better, rejuvenated, brighter and better. But around 2-5 percent will go into shock after the fever subsides. It can be observed from the symptoms of lethargy, loss of appetite, fatigue, abdominal pain, vomiting, restlessness, cold hands and feet. less urine Aspirin and ibuprofen should not be bought to reduce fever to eat. Hurry and take him to see a doctor for immediate treatment. to prevent death and groups of patients who need to be especially careful is a group of young children because children still cannot tell their own symptoms Parents must observe carefully. If after taking medicine to reduce fever is paracetamol Or wipe yourself with warm water and the fever does not reduce within 2 days, or the child cries a lot and does not drink milk, take him to the doctor as soon as possible for a correct diagnosis and timely treatment. You should hurry to get checked and treated.
In addition, people are asked to adhere to 3 principles, namely: 1. Keep the house or school area clean and prevent mosquitoes from roaming. 2. Keep the garbage so as not to be a breeding ground for mosquitoes. and organize additional activities to control the environment, eliminate mosquito breeding sites, and prevent mosquito bites at home and school 3. Collect water and keep water storage containers completely covered. Preventing mosquitoes from laying eggs What measures to collect the house, collect litter, collect water will help prevent up to 3 diseases, including dengue fever fever, joint pain, mosquito bites and Zika virus infection If you want to ask for more information You can call the Disease Control Department’s helpline by calling 1422.
