“Ebola” is in the same group of diseases as “Dengue fever” due to similar symptoms Although the situation of the Ebola outbreak in Thailand is at a slow pace But learning to protect Taking care of yourself is still key.
Ebola (Ebola) or Ebola virus infection.
It is a dangerous communicable disease of Thailand according to the Communicable Diseases Act BE 2558, which is serious and life-threatening. Caused by the Ebola virus (Ebola virus) found the first outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Central Africa. When this virus enters the body The virus then damages the immune system and the vital organs of the body. leading to severe and uncontrollable bleeding
dengue fever
Caused by the dengue virus (Dengue) spread to the human body by the bite offemale mosquito Dengue fever is one of the diseases that the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared as a disease to be monitored. The infected patient has a high fever. have a more serious illness than the common cold
symptom
- Ebola Symptoms appear from day 2 after being infected to day 21. The most common symptoms are as follows.
– High fever, sore throat, headache
– Joint and muscle pains
– body weakness severe muscle weakness
– No appetite, stomach ache
over time the symptoms are more severe Bleeding into the body through the eyes, ears, nose, some patients may vomit or cough up blood. bloody diarrhea - Dengue have symptoms similar to the common cold but will show more severe symptoms such as
– Very high fever, severe headache
– Aches and pains in the joints and muscles throughout the body
– Red rash or bruises under the skin all over the body
– Nausea and vomit
can be found or have other complications, such as bleeding into body tissues In cases where the body is weak and has lower immunity
contact
- Ebola It is transmitted by contact with the skin or secretions of an already infected animal such as a monkey, chimpanzee or bat and can be transmitted from person to person through direct contact with blood or secretions.
- Dengue caused by female mosquitoes Sucking the blood of a patient with the dengue virus The dengue virus then grows inside the stomach of the Aedes mosquito. When a mosquito bites another person The virus then spreads in the body of the bitten person.
treatment
- Ebola no cure yet Treatment is supportive or symptom control. And this is a very serious disease. Hospitalization is required and patients are isolated to reduce the risk of disease spread.
- Dengue There is still no specific cure. It is only supportive treatment for nearby symptoms.
Complications
- Ebola Ebola virus infection There is a 90% chance of death, resulting in failure of vital organ functions in the body, such as severe bleeding, delirium, seizures, and loss of consciousness.
- Dengue can develop into severe dengue hemorrhagic fever which will cause higher fever worsening headache Bleeding into internal tissues and organs leading to shock with risk of death
protection
- Ebola no vaccinewhich can be used to prevent the Ebola virus But research is now underway on vaccines to prevent it. Now the best defense is to avoid the risk of infection
- Dengue in Thailand A vaccine that protects against dengue is still being tested. Therefore, prevention methods focus on methods of eliminating disease-carrying Aedes mosquitoes. and avoid the risk of disease by taking care of yourself
Read more : The ministry of public health strengthens control over Ebola travelers from Africa
source: Poppad
