Dengue fever claims lives in Songkhla province amid rising cases

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A female doctor from Songkhla Province tragically succumbed to dengue fever, marking the latest fatality in a year that has seen 7,400 cases and 10 deaths in the area. Authorities issued a warning today as the dengue fever situation in the province remains concerning.

Over the past week, there have been reports of two fatalities: the first being a female doctor affiliated with Songkla Nakarin Hospital, Hat Yai District, and the second, a child in Khlong Hoi Khong District. This sparked anxiety and a call for the public to be more aware and knowledgeable about the seriousness of dengue fever to mitigate future risks and potential fatalities.

 

Dr Kusak Bamrungsena, Deputy Public Health Doctor of Songkhla Province, stated that the dengue fever situation in the first month of 2024 is a repercussion of the outbreak in 2023. This is considered a cycle of the dengue fever outbreak.

 

Doctors warn not to neglect dengue fever in children, despite the decreasing trend of illness. It is recommended to rush to the hospital if symptoms appear, hoping for a miraculous recovery. Kung Suthirat revealed that his younger sister is still in critical condition, suffering from brain swelling. Doctors are doing their best and taking it day by day.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

PHOTO: via India Today

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-17

 

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[flyingtlger]

Blood sucking vermin's. Once you get Dengue fever, you can't get rid of it...Reminds me of my ex....

 

 

[Thaindrew]

doctors also need more education, I suspected I had dengue lat year and went to the local clinic to be told by the doctor I had a virus and to take this bag of pills. Luckily I insisted on a blood test - he called me the next day to say you have dengue, go straight to the hospital and throw away those pills I sold you

[john donson]

10 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

Blood sucking vermin's. Once you get Dengue fever, you can't get rid of it...Reminds me of my ex....

 

 

 

the first is bad, but the 2nd might be lethal

 

both dengue and the ex