Spread of dengue fever warned in Thailand

[snoop1130]

 

The Disease Control Department is advising members of the public to be extraordinarily aware of Dengue Fever, amidst widespread COVID-19 infections, noting that the death toll from the disease is on an increasing trend, with three Dengue deaths this year found to be infected with coronavirus as well, said the department’s head Dr. Opart Karnkawinpong today (Monday).

 

He also warned the public to take precautions against other common conditions during the hot season, such as digestive diseases, diarrhea, heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

 

He said that there are signs that the fatality rate among people suffering from Dengue is on the rise, with six deaths being reported last year, adding that the three victims treated themselves with aspirin, resulting in gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding.

 

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[snoop1130]

DDC Warns Dengue Outbreak This Year Could Be Severe

 

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - The Department of Disease Control (DDC) is warning that this year’s seasonal dengue outbreak could be more severe than usual, following three early deaths in 2022 – already half the total for all of 2021.

 

Dr Opas Karnkawinpong, director-general of the DDC, said that as summer approaches, cases of dengue fever, as well as other diseases such as diarrhea and heatstroke, increase dramatically.

 

According to Dr Opas, only six people died from dengue last year, but three dengue fatalities have already been reported in the first three months of 2022. All three deaths involved patients who were either recovering from or actively being treated for COVID-19.

 

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The DDC director-general said those who develop a high fever and other flu-like symptoms caused by the mosquito-borne disease are advised to avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in favor of paracetamol, as the medicine has been identified as a factor in the severity of the illness.

 

Dr Opas added that while the majority of dengue patients are children and adolescents, the majority of dengue-related deaths involve the elderly, patients with chronic diseases, and people struggling with obesity.

 

Health officials also urged the public to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds, such as containers with standing water. This serves to reduce the number of mosquitos in their living areas and therefore lower the risk of diseases transmitted through mosquito bites.

 

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[internationalism]

non an issue.

before covid there were around 75 deaths per year and over 50k infections. At some most dangerous years there were 150 deaths and over 150k infections.

Nothing comparable to the last year statistics 

[GeorgeCross]

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

the majority of dengue-related deaths involve the elderly, patients with chronic diseases, and people struggling with obesity

 

oh my god.. lock down! ! !

 

think of the children ????????

 

 

[GroveHillWanderer]

It does seem that last year had an unusually low number of Dengue-related deaths.

 

For example, from 2014-2018 an average of roughly 88 people per year died of dengue in Thailand.

 

Mortality Due to Dengue Diseases in Thailand 2014 – 2018

 

Looking at those numbers, 3 deaths in the first 3 months of this year seems pretty low, comparatively speaking.

[hotchilli]

11 hours ago, internationalism said:

non an issue.

before covid there were around 75 deaths per year and over 50k infections. At some most dangerous years there were 150 deaths and over 150k infections.

Nothing comparable to the last year statistics 

Not an issue unless you get it.

[IAMHERE]

Lower Dengue deaths last couple years was maybe due to social distancing and not so many people at outside bars after dark when the mosquitoes are most active.

[internationalism]

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Not an issue unless you get it.

I had it 2 times and i was fully vaxed against it.

Those 6 the last year who perished and nothing comparable to 150 who died over 10 years ago in an out brake.

It might be many years before it riches again 75 per year.

One of the factors were neighbouring migrant workers and international tourism from countries, where it's less under control, including from more remote Philippines 

Edited March 22, 2022 by internationalism

[internationalism]

2 hours ago, IAMHERE said:

Lower Dengue deaths last couple years was maybe due to social distancing and not so many people at outside bars after dark when the mosquitoes are most active.

those aegypti mosquito which spread dengue (and many other serious viruses) do bite daytime. 

It's the kids at schools and after schools being bitten at playgrounds or even at classrooms itself, which spread it into their communities.

As schools were cancelled there was no transmission between communities  

[ehs818]

Dengue Fever doesn't seem like much of a problem here, UNLESS you know someone infected with it. My neighbor, a very nice 78 year old French person died of this about 4 years ago.  He had a lot of energy and a zest for life. I miss him. But he was the type of person that didn't like to take others advice, doctors included. He went to BKK Pattaya Hospital, was diagnosed and they wanted him to stay there for a few nights. His house was in the middle of a remodel and he wanted to be near to it to oversee things. He stayed at a small hotel on our Soi. I told him he should follow the doctors advice, but he didn't. The next night at 9pm he called a friend of his to take him to the hospital as he wasn't feeling well. He died that night. OK, it's a long story that only affects a few people that knew him, and the same for the other few people that die of it. But it's a serious disease and can be fatal. Spray for mosquitos, cover your arms, don't sleep with windows open without mosquito screens!

[Emdog]

4 hours ago, IAMHERE said:

Lower Dengue deaths last couple years was maybe due to social distancing and not so many people at outside bars after dark when the mosquitoes are most active.

The skeeters aren't active at night. "Aedes aegypti bites primarily during the day. This species is most active for approximately two hours after sunrise and several hours before sunset, but it can bite at night in well lit areas. This mosquito can bite people without being noticed because it approaches from behind and bites on the ankles and elbows."

[Millcx]

Nobody should worry because in countries all over the world COVID killed all other diseases .. Also they can’t make money as much out of Dengue “;0) 5555

[Wagga]

6 hours ago, Emdog said:

The skeeters aren't active at night. "Aedes aegypti bites primarily during the day. This species is most active for approximately two hours after sunrise and several hours before sunset, but it can bite at night in well lit areas. This mosquito can bite people without being noticed because it "approaches from behind and bites on the ankles and elbows."

Sneaky little basket ????