Bangkok, July 16-The government is concerned about the situation of malaria during the rainy season. An increase in the number of patients was found Warned people and travelers returning from risky areas for 10-14 days with fever, chills, and body aches. see a doctor soon
Ms. Ratchada Thanadirek, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that General Prayut Chan-ocha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Concerned about the people after acknowledging the report on the situation of malaria in Thailand (as of July 7, 2023), the Department of Disease Control reported 835 more cases than the previous week. Especially farmers whose farms have gardens adjacent to the forest areas. forest officer Soldiers patrolling along the border with forested areas. Including people who like hiking Because this is the rainy season, suitable for the reproduction of many types of mosquitoes. The risk of contracting malaria, which is transmitted by nocturnal Anopheles mosquitoes. The Department of Disease Control advises people to wear clothes that cover their bodies completely. Use mosquito repellent or mosquito repellent point. If you have to sleep overnight in the forest, you should set up a mosquito net. Or if sleeping in a crib, you should find a mosquito net to cover the crib to prevent mosquito bites. It will help prevent malaria or wild fever.
Ms. Ratchada said that the Department of Disease Control reported the situation of malaria in Thailand. from the online malaria system From January 1 to July 7, 2023, 9,255 cumulative cases were found (835 reported from last week). The province with the most cases was Tak with 5,513 cases, followed by Mae Hong Son Province with 1,026 cases and Kanchanaburi Province with 945 cases. There are 4,158 Thais (44.9%) and 5,097 foreigners (55%). 1) 3 deaths were found in Tak province. Caused by Plasmodium with Anopheles mosquitoes, which usually live in the forest as a carrier People at risk groups in forest areas including border areas There is a risk of spreading Symptoms of malaria are when a patient is bitten by a female Anopheles mosquito. After about 10-14 days, there will be fever, chills, intermittent headaches, nausea, loss of appetite, if you see a doctor in time. can be cured by taking medicine in a short time But if you see a doctor late Patients may develop complications such as cerebral malaria. pulmonary edema, renal failure, which can lead to death
“The Department of Disease Control recommends that people returning from malaria risk areas 10-14 days later have fever, chills, headache, body aches. Nausea and loss of appetite You should see a doctor as soon as possible at the hospital. which has steps venipuncture If an infection is found, medication will be given. and take the medicine as prescribed by the doctor Repeated blood tests as scheduled by the doctor And emphasized that the authorities hastened the control of mosquito vectors in the area to cover every household Accelerate the search for more patients in the area Implement measures 1-3 -7 and monitor the re-infection in the area. and for the people when they have to enter the forest Or going to a risky area should protect yourself. by wearing clothes that completely cover the limbs Use mosquito repellent or mosquito repellent point. When spending the night in the woods, sleep under a mosquito net. The mosquito net must be in good condition without any holes. Including the mosquito nets are impregnated with chemicals that repel and kill mosquitoes. If in doubt For more information, please contact Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422,” Ms. Ratchada said.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency