Severe dengue fever cases increased by 300%, people need to actively destroy mosquito larvae

(BDO) Information from the provincial health sector shows that the dengue fever situation in the area is currently increasing. As of May 27, the whole province recorded 1,469 cases, an increase of 104% over the same period in 2024 ((719 cases). Of which, the number of cases under 15 years old was 565 cases, an increase of 54% over the same period (342 cases); the number of severe cases was 44 cases, an increase of 300% over the same period (11 cases), under 15 years old was 28 cases, an increase of 300% over the same period (7 cases).

The number of outbreaks detected was 407, an increase of 93% over the same period (203 outbreaks). Of which, the number of outbreaks handled by 1 method was 195, an increase of 64% over the same period (119 outbreaks), handled by 2 methods was 212, an increase of 130% over the same period (92 outbreaks). Localities with increasing numbers of cases are: Thu Dau Mot City 231 cases, Thuan An City 265 cases, Di An City 301 cases, Tan Uyen City 268 cases and Ben Cat City 195 cases.

In recent days, the weather has been erratic, creating favorable conditions for Aedes mosquitoes to breed, causing dengue fever to spread. Doctor Tran Van Chung, Deputy Director of the Provincial Center for Disease Control, recommends that people actively kill mosquitoes, kill larvae and prevent mosquito bites. When there are signs of fever, especially in young children (high fever for more than 2 days) and signs such as: lethargy, restlessness, nausea, fussiness, refusal to breastfeed, refusal to eat, lethargy, bleeding gums, black stools, vomiting blood, cold hands and feet, they should be taken to medical facilities for timely diagnosis and treatment.

"Previously, the health sector also sent a dispatch requesting units to strengthen monitoring and early detection of epidemics in the community to localize and promptly handle outbreaks," added Dr. Tran Van Chung.

Kim Ha

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