“For people traveling, camping, setting up tents, sleeping in the forest, or making a living in agricultural areas, they should wear clothing that covers their necks, such as shirts that cover their necks, long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and apply mosquito repellent. For those outside in the shade, apply mosquito repellent lotion that contains substances. diethyltoluamide (DEET), which can also protect against soft mite bites. Avoid entering areas where young mites are abundant. Whether it is a sparse forest, scrubland, an area where new forests have been planted or new settlements are established, grasslands, forest edges, or areas where large trees cannot reach sunlight. And after leaving the forest, take a shower to clean your body, wash your hair, and wash your clothes thoroughly. Because there may be soft mites attached to the body or clothing. However, if you go to the forest and come back and have a fever. or the above symptoms occur within 2 weeks, you should see a doctor immediately. along with informing the doctor of your history of entering the forest to receive treatment quickly It can help prevent death,” Dr. Yongyot concluded.
Group at risk for typhus
group of young children
Group of people who lack good hygiene People who sleep because they are drunk
People who travel in the forest and set up tents to sleep. In the area where there are trees or low bushes
People who are in close contact with rats or cats that have fleas
Prevention guidelines “Typhoid fever”
There is no vaccine to prevent typhus. Therefore, it is important to prevent the risk of infection. is to avoid touching or being bitten by soft mites There are ways to prevent this as follows.
1. Avoid areas with vegetation and areas covered with shrubs or small trees. Because it’s a place where young mites like to live.
2. Use an insect repellent containing 20-30% DEEF or a substance certified for use against soft mites. And apply every 4-6 hours, both for use on skin and clothing.
3. Wear tight clothing. Have your child wear clothing that completely covers the skin of the arms and legs. or cover a baby stroller Bed with mosquito net
4. If you must use sun protection cream or lotion. You should use sunscreen before applying insect repellent.
5. Every time you take a shower or change clothes You should examine your body if you have a rash. Are there any wounds or insects on your body?
6. After returning from hiking You should take a shower to clean your body, wash your hair, and wash your clothes thoroughly with concentrated detergent. Because soft mites may attach to the body or clothing.
Therefore, if traveling, hiking or camping. I came back and had a fever. or have the above symptoms within 2 weeks, you should see a doctor immediately. along with informing the doctor of your history of entering the forest Getting treatment quickly can help prevent death.
2023-10-23 09:04:04
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