China News Agency, Phnom Penh, July 23 (Reporter Huang Yaohui) The Cambodian Ministry of Health reported on the 23rd that "Chikungunya Fever" has occurred in the northwestern part of Cambodia, reminding citizens to raise awareness of public health emergencies.
According to the Cambodian Ministry of Health, from 19 to 22, at least 6 villages in Poppy City, Banteay Meanchey Province, Cambodia developed "chikungunya fever". At least 160 residents showed typical symptoms, and 104 people have been sampled. In laboratory tests, 22 of them also received nucleic acid testing. According to the test results, it was confirmed that they were infected with "chikungunya fever".
The Ministry of Health of Cambodia stated that “Chikungunya fever” broke out in Africa in 1953, and the disease appeared in Cambodia in 1961, 2011 and 2012, with an infection rate of 70%. The Cambodian Ministry of Health reminded that the epidemic can be regarded as a public health emergency with a high risk of transmission.
Cambodian Minister of Health Man Bunhen said that the best way to prevent the disease is to remove stagnant water, prevent mosquito breeding, and avoid being bitten by mosquitoes. Wear loose, light-colored long-sleeved shirts and trousers, and apply an insect repellent containing DEET to exposed skin and clothing.
Manbenhen reminded that pregnant women and children 6 months or older can use insect repellents containing DEET.
According to data, “chikunngunya” (chikunngunya) is a viral disease transmitted to humans by infected mosquitoes, causing fever and severe joint pain. Its symptoms include muscle pain, headache, nausea, fatigue and skin rashes, and are very similar to dengue fever. similar. (Finish)