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Thailand vacationers Because of dengue fever necessarily protect from mosquitoes
Those who spend their holidays in Southeast Asia should definitely protect themselves from mosquitoes. Thailand is currently experiencing the biggest dengue epidemic in 20 years. The dangerous infectious disease is also common in other countries of the region.
Dangerous infectious diseases in Southeast Asia
Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia: Southeast Asia is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. Every year, millions of tourists travel to the area to relax on dream beaches, visit ancient temples and enjoy the wonderful food. However, these countries also pose various health threats due to tropical diseases. Most recently, a severe dengue fever epidemic is highlighted, which haunts Thailand especially.
Thailand is currently experiencing the largest dengue epidemic in 20 years.Tourists should definitely protect themselves from mosquito bites. (Image: carloscastilla / fotolia.com)
Dengue epidemic in Thailand
"Thailand is experiencing the largest dengue epidemic in 20 years. More than 136,000 cases of the world's fastest-spreading tropical disease have been reported since the beginning of the year, increasing among children between 10 and 15 years, "it says on the portal" thaizeit.de ".
According to the Center for Travel Medicine (CRM), most cases were registered in Bangkok and the province of Chiang Mai in the north of the country.
Although there is a risk of infection throughout the year, the main transmission time is the months of July and August. In addition to Thailand, countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines are also affected.
Avoid mosquito bites
Malaria also causes many tourists worries. This fear is justified because resistant pathogens have been spreading in Southeast Asia for years.
To protect against the dangerous infectious diseases, avoid mosquito bites. Wearing bright, loose clothes and using mosquito nets are ways to help against annoying mosquitoes.
Above all, the chemical defense is effective. As mosquito repellent agents are recommended with the active ingredient DEET (diethyltoluamide).
Dengue transmitter stings during the day
Malaria is transmitted by the Anopheles mosquito, which is active during dusk. Dengue fever, on the other hand, is transmitted by the diurnal Asian tiger mosquito.
After an incubation period of three to 14 days, Dengue can sometimes develop flu-like symptoms such as headaches and body aches. Some patients experience an itchy rash.
Not all infected develop disease symptoms. Most of the complaints last about a week. In the majority of those affected the dengue fever disappears without further consequences. A vaccine against the disease is not available. (Ad)