webfact Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Warning issued as dengue fever deaths on the rise in Thailand Thai caption: Watch out between 24 and 48 hours A leading doctor has spoken to the Thai press about the symptoms of dengue fever and has admitted that the disease has resulted in a 60% rise in deaths this year. Since January 1st 62 people have died from dengue in Thailand. One high profile case recently was the death of a M6 (last year of secondary) student called Hatthaya Hongcharee, 19, in Kalasin. Kukkai was a good student, reported Daily News. Dr Chatthima Saowaphak of Rama 9 hospital in Bangkok said that dengue has three separate stages with the period of 24-48 hours being when patients can enter shock and die. First symptoms will likely be a sudden high fever of 38.5C. Patients will be off their food and likely to suffer from stomach aches, diarrhea and vomiting. Other symptoms are nausea, joint and muscle pain. If shock occurs thereafter patients can enter a downward spiral resulting in death within a day. The crisis period is 24 to 48 hours after infection. The third stage features rash and a gradual return of appetite. This occurs two to five days after the onset of fever. Maintaining cleanliness in areas around houses is a good way to offset the problem of dengue and other mosquito borne diseases like the Zika virus that comes from daytime mosquitoes. People have been advised to seek urgent medical treatment if they suspect they are suffering from dengue. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-07-16 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAMHERE Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 Which hospital in Pattaya to go if you suspect you have dengue ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyHeyHey Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 1 hour ago, IAMHERE said: Which hospital in Pattaya to go if you suspect you have dengue ? Soi 6 Nurses in Force Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chowny77 Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 This is not a new thing. The problem is there is just too much sitting stagnant water everywhere. Usually ponds and those ceramic pots which they put orchids in, right in the schools, businesses and gardens. These are prime breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Maybe its time they start looking into how to either remove stagnant water or find a cure otherwise this will be repeated time and time again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 55 minutes ago, HeyHeyHey said: Soi 6 Nurses in Force i was going to say the same thing. sick minds think alike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NCC1701A Posted July 16, 2019 Share Posted July 16, 2019 2 hours ago, IAMHERE said: Which hospital in Pattaya to go if you suspect you have dengue ? not sure but i was just reading the fever can spike very fast so if you suddenly have a very high fever hit the road because time is of the essence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowgard Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 On 7/16/2019 at 9:30 AM, webfact said: First symptoms will likely be a sudden high fever of 38.5C Did I learned something wrong? 38.5°C is high fever? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cats4ever Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Colonial troops in India used to call it breakbone fever. There may be other symptoms also. Hope I miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 A post containing an offensive comment toward Thailand has been removed as well as a reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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