The Ministry of Health of Thailand stated that,Currently, Thailand is facing the most severe dengue fever outbreak in three years. From January to May, 18173 confirmed cases of dengue fever were reported in various parts of Thailand, 4.2 times higher than the same period last year.Nearly 200000 people have been infected,On average, there are over 900 new confirmed cases and a total of 15 deaths per week. Children aged 5 to 14 are the most infected, followed by the population aged 15 to 24. The most severely affected areas include Bangkok and DaratFu, Nanfu, Jianzhuwen, Luo Yong and Mae Hong Son province.

Dengue fever is also called Dengue fever and bone breaking feverIt is a tropical disease caused by the dengue virus.

Generally speaking,Dengue virus infected individuals80% of allAsymptomaticOr only mild symptoms such as simple fever,Among infected individuals5% have severe clinical symptoms,A small portion of patients' lives are at risk.dengue feverincubation periodbyFor 3-14 days, the symptoms include fever, headache, muscle and Arthralgia, and typical measles like rash. After infection, children often have symptoms similar to Common cold or gastrointestinal symptoms, such as vomiting, diarrhea, etc.

The main medium of transmission of this virus is throughAedesgenusSeveral types ofmosquito,After infection, the same type of virus can be acquired for lifeimmuneHowever, the maintenance time of immunity against heterotypic viruses is relatively short,And infection with heterotypic viruses increases the risk of serious complications.

According to reports from the World Health Organization,Dengue fever is widely prevalent in tropical and subtropical regionsMore than 100 countries and regionsAmong themCountries in South America, Southeast Asia, and the Western Pacific regionMore severe, such asIndonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, MaldivesBangladesh, etc.

After the World War II, dengue fever has become a global public health issue. In recent decades, the incidence rate of dengue fever around the world has risen sharply, fromFrom 2000 to 2019, the number of reported cases to the World Health Organization increased from 505430 to 5.2 million. An estimated infection model related to dengue fever shows that there are 390 million cases of dengue virus infection worldwide each year, of which 96 million have clinical symptoms.

So far, there is no approved vaccine for the dengue virus, so prevention of the virus mainly relies on avoiding being bitten by mosquitoes that transmit the virus.

The World Health Organization once again reminds tourists that in recent times, when traveling or living in Thailand or dengue fever endemic areas, they should wear long sleeved clothes and pants, and apply mosquito repellent drugs on exposed skin and clothing; If the room you live in does not have air conditioning equipment, you should install mosquito nets or mosquito nets; Use household insecticides to kill adult mosquitoes and follow packaging instructions to use appropriate amounts; Avoid usingThe "spotted mosquito" frequently appears and lingers in shady outdoor areas such as trees, grass, and pavilions; Try to avoid using clean water to cultivate plants; For containers such as flower vases, clean and change the water at least once a week to prevent water from accumulating on the bottom of the flowerpot. Put all used cans and bottles into a covered trash can.

Whether residing in areas with dengue fever for a long time or staying for a short period of time, it is possible to be bitten by mosquitoes carrying the dengue virus and develop dengue fever. If you experience symptoms of dengue fever, please immediately contact your local disease prevention and control institution or medical institution to conduct tests for dengue fever in order to diagnose it as soon as possible and prevent patients and close contacts from being bitten by mosquitoes to prevent further transmission.