Explosive increase in dengue fever in Thailand: 300% increase
Thailand has seen an alarming 300% increase in dengue fever cases. With more than 123.000 infections registered between January and November this year, the alarm is sounding. Most of the victims are young adults, and the situation is further aggravated by the discovery of numerous breeding sites of the responsible Aedes mosquitoes.
The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has announced that the number of cases of dengue fever in Thailand has tripled this year, with 27.377 reported cases and 33 deaths in the first half of the year. Hospital data shows that this figure is three times higher than in the same period last year.
What are the chances that you will contract dengue fever if you go to Thailand? And can you get it all over Thailand?
What about dengue fever in Thailand?
I am currently in Thailand and have a question about mosquitoes. How is it possible that if my Thai girlfriend and I are sitting outside somewhere, she may be stung at most once and I may be stabbed 1 times…. But my point is, you can get dengue fever from a mosquito bite, how big is that chance? And are they periods when dengue fever is prevalent? I don't want to run into something like that.
A Thai epidemiologist warns parents of school-age children about an increase in virus infections during the rainy season. In July, children in Thailand go back to school and an increase in diseases such as flu, dengue and foot and mouth disease (FMD) is expected in the wet season.
More than 14.000 people have contracted dengue fever in Thailand this year, with 11 people dying from the disease, said Suwannachai Wattanayingcharoenchai, chief of disease control.
The Ministry of Health threatens severe fines or prison sentences for Thais who fail to take action against mosquito breeding grounds.
First dengue (dengue fever) death in Nan province
One death has been reported in Nan province due to dengue. With 95 patients, the province has the highest number of infections of the northern provinces. Only in Nakhon Si Thamrat, in the south of Thailand, more dengue patients have been reported: 140, but so far no fatalities.
Dengue fever (dengue fever) is on the rise in Bangkok
The rainy season ensures that dengue fever (dengue fever) rears its head. In Bangkok, the infectious disease, which is transmitted by mosquitoes, occurs in four districts: Nong Chok, Huai Khwang, Bang Kapi and Klong Samwa.
Concerns in Chiang Mai about advancing dengue fever
The health authorities in Chiang Mai are concerned about dengue fever. This year, 741 infections have already been detected in Chiang Mai. Relatively young people between the ages of 15 and 24 are particularly affected.
Dengue outbreak in Pattaya
Thai and foreign tourists should watch out for the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes), which is mainly active during the day. A bite from the mosquito can result in an infection with the dengue virus.
Dengue outbreak in northeastern Thailand
A dengue outbreak in northeastern Thailand has resulted in 488 infections since the beginning of this year. In many cases it concerns children.
Dengue fever, an experience richer
Since recently the weather has been determined by heavy rainfall and then high temperatures. An annoying combination because how do you always dress for that. That's why I got a cold at one point. No cause for concern. The annoying thing, however, was that I was also very hot in the evening. I didn't feel sick yet, but went to the Bangkok clinic on Sukhumvit Road just to be sure.
Daily life in Thailand: Wim falls ill
During a three-week visit to his Thai family, Wim falls ill: a high fever, chills, a pounding headache. In the hospital, the diagnosis is quickly made: dengue fever.
Seven recurring diseases in Thailand
The Thai Department of Disease Control has published a list of seven infectious and non-infectious diseases that regularly occur in Thailand. Based on statistics, it is expected that these diseases will sometimes also occur in 2018 to an increasing extent.
The president of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society of Thailand believes that a large part of the Thai population should be vaccinated against dengue fever. The vaccine is already being used in private hospitals. According to the expert, the vaccination is crucial to prevent the disease and deaths and he advocates for all Thais between the ages of 9 and 45 to be protected in this way.
Samitivej hospital is going to vaccinate against dengue virus
The Samitivej hospital in Bangkok is the first hospital in Thailand to vaccinate against four strains of the dengue virus. In the past five years, the drug has been tested on 30.000 people.