Dengue fever increases “shock” by day, 1 death

On May 27, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) of Dong Nai province said that up to now, the whole province of Dong Nai has recorded 3,154 cases of dengue fever (DHF).

Thus, the number of dengue cases increased by 24.41% over the same period in 2021; detected 456 outbreaks, 436 clusters were treated (treatment rate reached 95.6%); recorded 3 deaths in districts: Tan Phu, Long Thanh, Dinh Quan.

The rate of cases per 100,000 population is 96, an increase of 22% over the same period last year (74 cases).

This year, the number of dengue cases decreased in 2/11 localities (Nhon Trach, Vinh Cuu) but increased in 9 other localities, of which the most were Thong Nhat district (increased by more than 73%), Tan Phu district (increased by more than 73 per cent) more than 66%).

In the situation that the dengue epidemic is on the rise, the CDC of Dong Nai province has issued an official dispatch directing the health centers of districts and cities to deploy the campaign to kill ringworm larvae right in May at risk points. dengue fever in order to reduce the rate of dengue cases. At the same time, it also propagates and raises people’s awareness about measures to prevent dengue disease, proactive and community-based prevention.

“Dong Nai currently has 3 localities carrying out the first round of larva killing campaigns including: Tan Phu, Thong Nhat, Cam My”, a CDC representative said.

As for experts, the situation of dengue epidemic this year will be complicated. This development is consistent with the epidemic cycle of dengue fever every 4 years. There is a high probability that the number of dengue cases may be more than the number of recorded cases. The lower total number of recorded cases may be due to unreported mild cases, especially dengue cases who come to private clinics for examination and treatment.

In this regard, the leader of Dong Nai Department of Health said that the locality is interested in training for medical staff to support dengue patients. Besides, it also directs private hospitals and clinics; Prepare materials and equipment for patient treatment. At the same time, plan and have a strategy so that when an epidemic breaks out, it can be coped with, limiting severe cases and preventing deaths.

There is currently no specific treatment for dengue fever and no vaccine to prevent it. Dengue virus disease with 4 types. Therefore, in a person’s life can be infected with dengue up to 4 times, the later infections are often more severe than the previous ones. Mosquitoes are the vectors that transmit dengue from an infected person to a healthy person.

Therefore, the best way to prevent disease is to kill mosquitoes, kill larvae, clean the house, keep it clean, wear long-sleeved clothes to avoid mosquito bites. When there are symptoms such as persistent high fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, people need to go to medical facilities immediately for examination and treatment.