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Mosquito-borne infectious diseases are not exclusive to backward areas. Even in urbanized Hong Kong, the mosquito problem in urban areas is very serious. The reason is that mosquitoes only need a small pool of stagnant water to reproduce. The land around us and the flowerpots of nearby people are already breeding grounds for mosquitoes; The black spots show that mosquitoes are everywhere in Hong Kong.<\/p>\n
In Hong Kong, Culex tritaeniorhynchus and Aedes albopictus are the most common and disease-transmitting mosquitoes. The former can transmit Japanese encephalitis, and the latter can transmit dengue fever. Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for the two diseases. Once infected, doctors can only provide supportive treatment, relying on the patient's own immune system to resist.<\/p>\n
In recent years, the number of cases of Japanese encephalitis in Hong Kong has been on the rise. Its frightening feature is that the initial symptoms are not obvious, only a fever. When the virus invades the brain, it will cause encephalitis. The patient will have a high fever, stiff neck, Delirious, even death. Since the brain of a child is still in the developing stage, once encephalitis occurs, depending on the location of the brain damage, there may be permanent mental retardation, convulsions, visual or hearing impairment, etc., which will have a far-reaching impact. Dengue fever may be asymptomatic during the first infection, and may develop into hemorrhagic dengue fever during the second infection. The skin will bleed and develop rashes, and internal organs will also bleed and fail to die.<\/p>\n
To prevent these terrible infectious diseases, parents should pay attention to prevent mosquitoes for their children. You can install mosquito nets on doors and windows, wear light-colored long-sleeved underwear when you go to the suburbs, and spray mosquito repellent water containing DEET ingredients. At present, Japanese encephalitis vaccine has been released, and children over 1 year old can be vaccinated. Parents can consider adding a layer of protection for their children.<\/p>\n
Health information provided by Dr. Yongbai So<\/p>\n