snoop1130 Posted August 28, 2023 Share Posted August 28, 2023 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 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandor Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 how about resuming/increasing the spray programme in ALL moobahns as promised. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retarius Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Same mosquito also carries the dengue virus. Given the recent increases in dengue, an increase in Zika virus infections is not unexpected. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: delayed development. Been around a long time then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish star Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 I got Dengue because the owner of apt building overflows his flower pots 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G Rex Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 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 . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 Very rarely, you can get the virus by having sex with someone who has it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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