House of Representatives 19 Aug-Deputy Government Spokesperson Revealing the situation of Zika virus infection in Thailand, on the 31st/2023 week, patients were found in all regions. Department of Disease Control advises pregnant mothers Beware of mosquito bites spreading the Zika virus. Babies at risk for developmental delays
Miss Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office Reveal information from the Department of Disease Control. Ministry of Public Health In the case of the Zika virus infection situation in Thailand, during the 31st week, between January 1 and August 9, 2023, there were 172 cumulative cases, with a sickness rate of 0.26 per 100,000 population. No deaths were found. Patients were found in all regions, distributed in 21 provinces, with the highest morbidity rate in the central region, followed by the northern and northeastern regions. by the Department of Disease Control It issued a warning during the outbreak of a contagious disease carried by mosquitoes. due to the rainy season Causing water to stagnate in various containers which is a breeding ground for mosquitoes causing an outbreak of dengue fever fever, joint pain, mosquito bites and Zika virus infection which this Zika virus infection can be transmitted from mother to fetus It is a disease that pregnant mothers must watch out for and protect themselves from being bitten by mosquitoes. because if the mother is already infected with the Zika virus May result in the child being born with abnormalities.
Ms. Ratchada mentions information from the Department of Disease Control stating that Zika virus infection Aedes mosquitoes are carriers of disease. as well as dengue fever and fever, joint pain, mosquito bites It causes patients to have red rashes on the body and limbs, fever, fatigue, headache, red eyes, and can be transmitted from mother to fetus. And may cause serious complications, namely, the baby is born with aphasia and nervous system. As a result, the baby was born with abnormalities such as small head, abnormal hearing. and delayed development, etc. The Department of Disease Control recommends that pregnant women should protect themselves from being bitten by mosquitoes. go to antenatal care throughout the pregnancy until delivery If found to be infected with the Zika virus, it must be closely monitored by a gynecologist.
“In addition, the Department of Disease Control urges the general public to help eliminate mosquito breeding sites in the home and in the community. By using measures 3 to prevent 3 diseases, namely 1) keep the house clean and prevent mosquitoes from entering the house 2) collect garbage in the house and community area 3) Collect water Keep water storage containers completely closed to prevent mosquitoes from laying eggs. Including protecting yourself from mosquito bites by applying mosquito repellent. and sleep in mosquito nets or rooms with mosquito screens to prevent Zika virus infection, dengue fever, and rheumatic fever And asked the public to observe the illness of the family. Do not buy NSAIDs such as aspirin and ibuprofen to eat. and promptly take the patient to see a doctor or public health facility near the house in order to get the correct treatment quickly It will reduce the chance of death. For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline, Tel. 1422,” Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office. Said.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency