January 11, 2024 Doctor Thaweechai Wisanuyothin The director of Office 9 for Disease Prevention and Control, Nakhon Ratchasima (SKOR.9), revealed that during this period there was still an epidemic of infectious diseases driven by “Aedes mosquito” Periodically, especially infectious diseasesZika virus This disease can be transmitted from mother to fetus.
Therefore, pregnant mothers need to be vigilant and protect themselves. Don’t get bitten by mosquitoes. Because if the mother is infected with the Zika virus, the baby may be born with abnormalities such as a small head and abnormal hearing. and slow development, etc.
If you have fever, red rash, conjunctivitis Muscle aches, joint pain, fatigue, headache, you should not buy medicine to take yourself. Especially antipyretic drugs from the NSAID group, such as ibuprofen, dicrofenac, aspirin and combined drugs, should immediately consult a doctor and receive treatment. especially pregnant women
Dr. Thaweechai further revealed that this disease hasAedes mosquitoes are disease carriers. as well asDengue fever ANDFever, joint pain, mosquito bites It causes the patient a red rash on the body and limbs, fever, fatigue, headache, red eyes and can be transmitted from mother to fetus. And it can cause serious complications, namely that the child is born with mental and nervous system disabilities. As a result, the baby will be born with abnormalities such as a small head and abnormal hearing. and slow development, etc.
Zika virus disease situation in Thailand Between January 1, 2023 and January 3, 2024, a cumulative total of 758 patients were found, without any deaths, spread across 36 provinces, with the highest number of patients found in Chanthaburi province. followed by Phetchabun province and Trat province, respectively
ForZika virus disease situation in Health District 9 A total of 19 patients were found between January 1, 2023 and January 3, 2024, with no deaths. Patients were found in 2 provinces: Surin province, which had 14 patients, Nakhon Ratchasima province, which had 5 patients, and Buriram province. and Chaiyaphum province No patient reports found yet. The sickest age group was between 10 and 14 years, followed by 0-4 years and 5-9 years respectively.
Pregnant women are recommended to protect themselves from mosquito bites. Seek prenatal care throughout your pregnancy until delivery. If found to be infected with the Zika virus, they should be carefully monitored by a gynecologist. The general public is asked to help eliminate breeding grounds of the Aedes mosquito in their homes and communities. Using 3 measures to prevent 3 diseases:
1. Keep your house clean so that mosquitoes do not stay there.
2. Collect waste inside the house and community area. Tidy up so that it does not become a breeding ground for Aedes mosquitoes.
3. Collect water: Keep water containers closed to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs. Including protecting yourself from mosquito bites by applying mosquito repellent. and sleep under a mosquito net or in a room with mosquito nets To prevent Zika virus disease, dengue fever and Aedes arthritis. and asks to pay attention to sick people in their families. Antipyretic medicines from the NSAID group, including ibuprofen, dicrofenac, aspirin, including sets of medicines, should not be purchased orally and the patient should be taken immediately to consult a doctor or public health care center near home. receiving correct and rapid treatment It will help reduce the possibility of death. For more information, call the Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422.
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