Summer Is Here, Beware of These "uninvited Guests"

Summer is here, beware of these "uninvited guests"

As temperatures gradually rise, disease-carrying organisms become more active, increasing the risk of vector-borne infectious diseases. Let's learn about the prevention and control of common vector-borne infectious diseases today!

A.Be highly vigilant against mosquito-borne diseases.

Chikungunya

(1) Main symptoms: fever, joint pain, joint swelling, facial or limb rash, etc.

(2) Transmission route: transmitted by bites of Aedes mosquitoes (commonly known as "tiger mosquitoes").

Dengue

(1) Main symptoms: sudden onset of high fever, rash, "three pains" (severe headache, eye socket pain, and joint and muscle pain), and "three reds" (facial and conjunctival congestion, and flushing of the skin on the neck and upper chest).

(2) Transmission route: transmitted through bites of Aedes mosquitoes (commonly known as "tiger mosquitoes").

Key points for preventing mosquito-borne diseases

Personal protection: Use mosquito nets, screen doors and windows, and other mosquito-proof facilities at home; wear light-colored long-sleeved clothing and trousers when going out, and apply mosquito repellent products to exposed skin.

Mosquito prevention and control: Clean up stagnant water in unused containers and empty flower pots, regularly maintain aquatic plants such as lucky bamboo in your home, and eliminate mosquito breeding grounds.

B.Be highly vigilant against tick-borne diseases.

Fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome

(1) Main symptoms: Fever, decreased platelet and white blood cell counts, often accompanied by fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, etc. In severe cases, bleeding, skin ecchymosis, and neurological symptoms such as drowsiness and mental confusion may occur.

(2) Transmission route: Tick bites.

Key points for preventing tick-borne diseases

Travel Recommendations: When engaging in outdoor activities such as hiking and camping, avoid areas with dense vegetation and wild forests. Shower promptly after returning home and check yourself and your pets for ticks.

Personal Protection: Wear light-colored long-sleeved shirts and trousers outdoors, ensuring the collar, cuffs, and trouser legs are tightly tucked in (it is recommended to tuck trouser legs into socks). Spray with insect repellent containing DEET or acetamiprid (use with caution on infants and young children).