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BANJARMASINPOST.CO.ID – Cases of dengue or known dengue fever are increasing in Banjar Regency. According to data from Ratu Zalecha Martapura Hospital of the Banjar Regency, the number of patients was clbadified as high. The patients were not only children, but also adults.
The Sub-Department of Legal Affairs, Data and Public Relations of Ratu Zalecha Hospital, Oky Supriady, reported that in August 2018, 35 dengue patients were treated at Ratu Hospital. Zalecha, of which 17 were pediatric patients. In September, there were 33 people with dengue fever and 21 of them were pediatric patients.
While in October, there were 62 patients with DHL and 35 of them were pediatric patients. In November 2018, the Ratu Zalecha hospital had 24 patients with DBH, 14 of whom were pediatric patients, but according to Oky, this had not been registered for all patients in November, due to the coordination with the data of the treatment room.
He explained that currently, the existing bed at Ratu Zalecha hospital can still accommodate pediatric patients hospitalized, but if it is possible to add a room or a bed, it is all it is possible to check the extent of the disease in health centers. .
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According to Dr. Nailil Muna, a specialist in children at Ratu Zalecha Hospital, cases of dengue haemorrhagic fever are viral infections caused by mosquito bites. He admitted that there had recently been an increase in the number of dengue cases.
He explained the symptoms of dengue which are a fever of two to seven days, accompanied by complaints of muscle pain, joint pain, nausea and vomiting. There may also be bleeding in the nose or nosebleeds, bleeding in the gums are known when brushing your teeth or you may also have children's hands when bleeding from the nose bleeds, all of which are due to a low number of platelets.
"The case of dengue fever increases in the rainy season, because there are many puddles.This water basin becomes a breeding ground for mosquitoes and the dengue virus is present in mosquitoes", a- he said Wednesday (11/28/2018).
He also explained that patients should know the treatments in case of onset of symptoms of dengue fever. He added that, when an initial fever is declared, immediately administer an anti-fever medication such as paracetamol, then multiply the drinking water or the addition of body fluids.
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The most important thing is not to be shocked because it can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, so that the blood flow of the heart is not enough for the body. Then, the accomplice will have cold and concentrated urine and will show the children the symptoms of decreasing or not caring conscience of the environment.
The best way to prevent it is to be able to do 3M, close all water tanks for mosquito breeding sites, drain and close water tanks such as dispensers, refrigerators and bury all used items that may contain rainwater.
"Let's take care of the cleanliness of the environment Ventilate a good house, use good lighting to avoid mosquito nests and we expect that cases of DH do not increase and that the community knows symptoms and initial checks at the nearest health center, "he added.
Banjar District Health Unit Chief Ikhwansyah confirmed that the number of dengue cases in Kabupaten Banjar has increased. Increased number of cases in Simpangempat and Sambungmakmur and Karangintan districts.
"It's just that the complete data is still waiting for a report.We urge the public to adopt a healthy and clean lifestyle," Ikhwansyah added. (banjarmasinpost.co.id/hasby suhaili)
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