Guangdong entered the local epidemic season of dengue fever, and experts warned against dengue fever when traveling abroad.

Xinhua News Agency, Guangzhou, August 11th (Reporter Xiao Sisi) The Guangdong Provincial Health and Wellness Commission issued a health reminder on the prevention and control of dengue fever. At present, Guangdong has entered the local epidemic season of dengue fever, and the imported cases of overseas infection and local cases are gradually increasing. The Guangdong Provincial Health and Wellness Commission reminded that dengue fever spreads rapidly, and there is no specific treatment drug. Severe cases can cause severe bleeding, shock and even death. Dengue fever can be prevented and controlled, and the key lies in prevention.

According to the relevant person in charge of the Guangdong Provincial Health and Wellness Committee, dengue fever in Guangdong Province is mainly transmitted through the bite of Aedes albopictus (Aedes albopictus), eliminating mosquito breeding sites (indoor and external water accumulation in various homes and workplaces), killing adult mosquitoes and preventing mosquito bites by individuals are key measures for dengue prevention and control.

In addition, travel to prevent mosquitoes and keep up with the awareness of disease prevention. Travellers who are going to areas with dengue fever should take mosquito prevention measures, such as wearing light-colored long-sleeved underwear and using mosquito repellent containing deet. If you have fever, skin flushing, muscle and bone pain and other symptoms within 15 days after traveling in dengue endemic areas, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible, and explain the travel history and health status of your colleagues to your doctor. Patients who have been diagnosed with dengue fever in medical institutions should actively cooperate with the hospital to do isolation treatment and actively prevent the occurrence of serious diseases.