Ministry of Public Health follows Suphanburi Songkran foam party cluster, expecting to be infected with “rotavirus”

The Department of Disease Control has assigned affiliated agencies to Follow up on cases where patients were found to have vomiting, loose diarrhea and abdominal pain after a foam party. In Suphanburi Province, it is expected to be infected with "rotavirus" by coordinating information and going to the area to investigate the disease further together with local agencies. He also advised people to adhere to the principles of "cooked, hot, clean" to prevent food and water-borne diseases. Dr. Thongchai Keeratihatthayakorn Director General of the Department of Disease Control Revealing the case of finding children who went to play at a foam party during Songkran in Suphan Buri Province. Later on April 17, 2024, it was found that many children were receiving treatment for stomach symptoms, diarrhea, dizziness, high fever, vomiting, and rashes on their bodies. The Department of Disease Control has assigned the Disease Prevention and Control Office No. 5, Ratchaburi Province, to go to the area to investigate the di sease. In collaboration with the Suphanburi Provincial Public Health Office and agencies in the area From the results of the preliminary investigation of the disease A total of 65 children were admitted and the results of stool examinations in children were found. It was found to be an infection with "rotavirus" that causes diarrhea. which may be attached to hands, feces, or contaminated water Most patients had vomiting (93.33%), followed by watery diarrhea, loose diarrhea and abdominal pain, respectively. Diarrhea caused by rotavirus It is transmitted from person to person through sick people's feces and vomit, airborne droplets, and contaminated water or food. And it may spread through contaminated items such as door handles, faucets, toilet seats, toys, etc. And this virus can endure in cold weather and environments for a long time, so it can be easily transmitted. People who are infected will have watery bowel movements, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or fever. Some people may have severe symptoms fro m loss of water and mineral salts, such as dry mouth and decreased urination. Until shock and death can occur. You should immediately see a doctor. For basic self-care If symptoms are mild, drink ORS, small but frequent sips, to compensate for water and minerals lost from vomiting and diarrhea. In case of severe vomiting, take anti-vomiting medicine. Or if you have a fever, take fever reducing medicine. How to reduce the risk of getting sick and prevent food- and water-borne diseases: Adhere to the principle of "cooked, hot, clean" by eating freshly cooked food. Food that has been stored for a long time must be thoroughly heated before eating every time. Always wash your hands with soap and water before eating. After going to the bathroom or touching dirt including environmental sanitation and health Maintain cleanliness of raw materials, containers, equipment, places, and personal hygiene. Providing clean water for consumption Choose to consume drinking water Clean ice has the FDA mark. You can ask for more information at the Department of Disease Control hotline. Tel. 1422.-411- Source: Thai News Agency