Saturday, November 15, 2008

Vietnam - Dengue Fever in Quang Ngai

Dengue fever outbreaks in central region



The disease is spreading in the Nghia An commune of the central province of Quang Ngai, with 90 patients recorded from November 6-12. Twenty-one patients were in serious condition and were transferred to the Quang Ngai hospital.



The provincial Preventive Health Centre ordered blood tests and sprayed anti-mosquito chemicals in this area.



In Ha Tinh Province, there were 71 dengue fever and 44 diarrhea patients by November 12, including 15 positive to the cholera bacterium.



While the dengue fever epidemic is expanding, cases of diarrhea are appearing to decrease, with 7 new dengue fever and only 2 new diarrhea patients on November 12.



The Ha Tinh Health Department provided more decontamination chemicals and tools to disease-hit districts.

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