Thailand's dengue fever victims number nearly 12,000

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Thailand's dengue fever victims number nearly 12,000
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BANGKOK, July 14 - Public health officials throughout Thailand have been instructed to be on alert for the possible spread of dengue fever, especially during the current rainy season, after 13 persons died since the beginning of the year, according to Dr Narong Sahametapat, permanent secretary for public health.

Ministry statistics showed that 11,881 patients have been found in the country, and that 13 of them died from between January 1 and July 8.

The dead were aged between 15 and 24, Dr Narong said.

Although the number of patients this year was about 80 per cent less than the corresponding period of 2013, Dr Narong said the ministry ordered officials at public health offices nationwide to be alert to the fever's carrier which is the mosquito.

Hospitals, schools and homeowners are asked to destroy mosquito larvae to prevent any outbreak of the disease, he added. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2014-07-14

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Ministry of Public Health orders a close watch on dengue fever

BANGKOK, 14 July 2014 (NNT) - The Public Health Ministry has assigned all of its offices nationwide to keep a watchful eye on the spread of dengue fever.

Dr. Narong Sahamethaphat, the Permanent-Secretary for Public Health, stated that in 2014, at least 10,000 cases of dengue fever have been reported. Thirteen people have died so far. Most of those who were infected are between 15 and 24 years old.

Therefore, Dr. Narong has ordered public health officials in every province to get rid of mosquito breeding grounds through fumigation in an attempt to contain dengue fever outbreaks.

People are advised to use mosquito repellents, sleep in mosquito nets, and keep their houses clean and tidy to prevent the chances of an infection. Statistically, people have a chance to get dengue fever four times at most throughout their lifetime.

Dengue fever normally has an incubation period of 5-8 days. Initial symptoms from infected patients may include fever, red eyes, headaches, stomach ache, and vomiting. In some cases, patients may experience bleeding under the skin. Patients are advised to immediately see the doctor to prevent the illness from getting worse.


-- NNT 2014-07-14

[Grindting]

They need to implement a system like they have In Singapore, punishments and penalties on home and business owners for standing water, puddles and leaks etc.

we were in Singapore recently and I didn't see a mosquito once in the hostel we were staying at, not bitten once in 5 days without repellent. Brilliant country. We had just come from Sumatra, where I had been bitten to <deleted> on my legs, even with mosquito repellant. The little sods there are brutal.

[Robert24]

@grindting: Agree the Singapore approach is probably as good as it can get but still only with limited success. This year they had close to 10,000 dengue cases so far and the weekly number of new dengue infections are rising at a high speed and they have many dengue hot spots in their samll country. see atrached article from CNA:

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/mobile/singapore/898-cases-of-dengue/1244566.html

[rethaier]

Where I come from in Oz, during mozzie season the city sprays the creeks and areas where water sits to kill the larvae and adults. With the huge cost of treating people surely it would not cost too much to spray and kill the little buggers. But I guess that's expecting too much. I even fantasize that one day they will repaint the white lines on the public roads so people know which side they should be on.

[Mab]

It is better to stock small mosquito eating fish in water bodies. Some small fish (mosquito fish) can even survive very shallow water almost a finger token shallow.

[rethaier]

It is better to stock small mosquito eating fish in water bodies. Some small fish (mosquito fish) can even survive very shallow water almost a finger token shallow.

That sounds like it would solve part of the problem.

[Emster23]

I thought dengue fever was caused by daytime mossies, so sleeping under net ain't gonna do nothing. Had dengue fever twice, btw.

[Robby nz]

Where I come from in Oz, during mozzie season the city sprays the creeks and areas where water sits to kill the larvae and adults. With the huge cost of treating people surely it would not cost too much to spray and kill the little buggers. But I guess that's expecting too much. I even fantasize that one day they will repaint the white lines on the public roads so people know which side they should be on.

What do you reackon he might be doing ?

That's right mossie spraying, they have done the whole town here very thoroughly.

We also have small fish in our standing water.

If you would like me to post a photo of the white lines they have painted on the new seal here I can do that also.

[el jefe]

Where I come from in Oz, during mozzie season the city sprays the creeks and areas where water sits to kill the larvae and adults. With the huge cost of treating people surely it would not cost too much to spray and kill the little buggers. But I guess that's expecting too much. I even fantasize that one day they will repaint the white lines on the public roads so people know which side they should be on.

Do you have any idea what the damage is to the rest of the ecosystem -- fish, frogs, reptiles, other insects -- from spraying all the creeks and wetlands?

[SanSaiExPat]

Most of these deaths could be prevented if the liberals and their embrace of Rachel Carson's book, "Silent Spring" in 1962 and irrational environmental extremeism had not set the stage for the ban of DDT http://www.hidingthetruth.com/how-the-DDT-ban-is-killing-millions.html. Thailand cowed under US and world pressure to ban the pesticide and the results are irrefutable: Death's in the hundred's of thousands in Thailand and world wide death of millions since the ban. Someone needs to have the courage to challenge the status quo and re introduce the use of DDT. Maybe the new leaders of Thailand possess that courage?

[bangon04]

Any guesses as to what the real infection / deaths figures are?

[jobin]

To tell the truth, any website with the URL which includes the words..., 'hidingthetruth'... is very suspect to me. Somefolks believe 'no japanese atrocities 1934-45', no 'Nazi death camps' and that's 'the truth'.

Widespread mozzie sprays must damage the ecosysytem, and if spraying DDT, will cause heavy damage. Under controlled conditions DDT usage may have a place, but easy purchase and use by ignorant farmers won't help anything.

[Greg Nixon]

I have had Dengue fever. There is no known cure for the virus, however a diet that helped me was

1. juice from the papaya leaf

2. Cashews

3. tomatoes

4. toast

Juice from the papaya leaf seemed to help me instantly feel better and a subsequent 2 tablespoons a day for a week or two saw me improve greatly.

You should research this topic on Google : " diet for dengue fever '

[ClutchClark]

I thought dengue fever was caused by daytime mossies, so sleeping under net ain't gonna do nothing. Had dengue fever twice, btw.

They are mozzies that come out in the twilight hours of morning and evening so netting can help.

Had it twice myself. You can't catch the same strain twice. Trouble for folks with multiple infections is that the risk of hemorrhagic increases significantly. Its the same pain but add internal bleeding to the mix. Blood pressure drops and can result in death.

Interesting tidbit here: " Although the number of patients this year was about 80 per cent less than the corresponding period of 2013".

Cheers

[Robby nz]

To tell the truth, any website with the URL which includes the words..., 'hidingthetruth'... is very suspect to me. Somefolks believe 'no japanese atrocities 1934-45', no 'Nazi death camps' and that's 'the truth'.

Widespread mozzie sprays must damage the ecosysytem, and if spraying DDT, will cause heavy damage. Under controlled conditions DDT usage may have a place, but easy purchase and use by ignorant farmers won't help anything.

Would of course be even worse leaving it in the hands of ignorant twonies who have no idea of the land or the environment.

[Robert24]

I thought I share a few points about dengue:

1) Dengue is a virus transmitted human-mosquito-human. So in densely populated areas the spread of dengue fever is easier since mosquitos not travel far and their life span is very short.

2) It's the female Aedes mosquito version that transmits dengue.

3) Peak biting time is dawn and dusk but they also bite day and night time.

4) Best way to prevent the spread of dengue is to eliminate breading sites of mosquitos, ie no stale water (flower pots and so on), protect yourself with clothing, Anti mosquito cream/spray for your skin, use a mosquito net for sleeping if your house doesn't have mosquito protection at windows.

5) Symptoms of dengue are high fever and muscle pain. If you have that go see a doctor immediately. Most important is to hydrate a lot, so drink as much fluid as you can if you get dengue.

[SanSaiExPat]

To tell the truth, any website with the URL which includes the words..., 'hidingthetruth'... is very suspect to me. Somefolks believe 'no japanese atrocities 1934-45', no 'Nazi death camps' and that's 'the truth'.

Widespread mozzie sprays must damage the ecosysytem, and if spraying DDT, will cause heavy damage. Under controlled conditions DDT usage may have a place, but easy purchase and use by ignorant farmers won't help anything.

Well if you don't like that website maybe Forbes is more your cup of tea. In any case, you may be surprised to find I do agree with you that it should be regulated and controlled. But a total ban on DDT that has resulted in millions of deaths is just as idiotic as completely free and unfettered use. http://www.forbes.com/sites/henrymiller/2012/09/05/rachel-carsons-deadly-fantasies/