Zika outbreak: Warning for pregnant women as cases spike and concerns grow

[snoop1130]

 

A surge in Zika virus cases sparked a warning from the Department of Disease Control (DDC). In the last month, 266 cases were reported. Pregnant women are at risk, as the virus can cause babies to be born with microcephaly, a result of underdeveloped brains.

 

The DDC made the announcement yesterday, August 27. The monsoon season, with its frequent rain, has created ideal conditions for disease-carrying mosquitoes. Bird baths and other containers that collect water can become breeding grounds. The public is urged to promptly remove any such containers to reduce the risk of Zika and other diseases.

 

In the past four weeks, more than 24 provinces reported new Zika cases. The highest number of cases were reported in Chanthaburi (37 cases) and Phetchabun (23 cases).

 

Zika in pregnant women can lead to microcephaly in their infants, resulting in birth defects and delayed development. Some cases can even lead to miscarriage. Pregnant women showing symptoms such as fever, rash, red eyes, and joint pain should suspect Zika infection and seek medical attention immediately.

 

By Samantha Rose

Caption: Picture courtesy of ASME Journals

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/monsoon-season-sparks-zika-virus-surge-in-thailand-urgent-warning-for-pregnant-women

 

-- The Thaiger 2023-08-28

 

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[tandor]

how about resuming/increasing the spray programme in ALL moobahns as promised.

[retarius]

Same mosquito also carries the dengue virus. Given the recent increases in dengue, an increase in Zika virus infections is not unexpected.

[brianthainess]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

delayed development.

Been around a long time then. 

[Irish star]

I got Dengue because the owner of apt building overflows his flower pots 

[G Rex]

4 hours ago, Irish star said:

I got Dengue because the owner of apt building overflows his flower pots 

No.   You contracted Dengue because you were bitten by a mosquito carrying the Dengue virus . 

[PETERTHEEATER]

Very rarely, you can get the virus by having sex with someone who has it.