From September onwards, the spread of dengue fever in Guangdong Province has become fierce, with particularly severe cases in Foshan, Nanhai, and Guangzhou. Hospitals in Foshan are overwhelmed, and some patients are being asked to isolate at home. The image, taken on September 25, shows mosquito control efforts in six areas of Guangdong's Shenshan Special Cooperation Zone to reduce the risk of dengue transmission. (Video screenshot, synthesized by Dajiyuan)
October 29, 2024 - Dengue fever cases continue to rise in Guangdong. On October 26, the Guangdong CDC reported 2,029 new dengue cases for the 42nd week of 2024, of which 2,011 are local cases. This data has raised skepticism among netizens: 'With 60% infected, how can there only be 2,011 cases?'
Guangdong is currently in dengue fever season. According to data from the Guangdong Provincial CDC, 2,029 dengue cases were reported from October 14 to October 20, including 2,011 local cases. The 41st week saw 2,005 cases; the 40th week had 1,770 cases; and the 39th week had 1,161 cases. The data shows a clear increase in infections. However, as of now, 'No deaths have been reported in 2024.' Given the CCP’s history of concealing outbreaks, there are concerns about the authenticity of these figures.
Guangdong netizens voiced concerns: 'It's out of control here; there aren’t even hospital beds available, and it's very difficult for older people to recover if severely ill.' 'How can it only be 2,011 cases when 60% are infected?'
According to the Guangdong CDC, dengue fever is an acute mosquito-borne viral infection. Due to the severe pain it causes, it is also called 'breakbone fever.' The incubation period is typically 1–14 days, most often 5–8 days. Patients are infectious from one day before to five days after the onset of symptoms.
Typical symptoms of dengue fever are 'high fever, three pains, three reds,' along with rashes: sudden high fever (over 40°C); intense headache, joint pain throughout the body, muscle pain; flushed face, red neck, red chest; and congestive rashes or petechial rashes on the trunk, limbs, or head. There is no specific treatment or vaccine for dengue fever, and if not treated in time, severe cases can lead to death due to organ failure.
Recently, many mainland netizens shared their experiences with dengue fever on social media, describing it as 'very painful,' 'it bit my arm all night, and the pain left me unable to move.' 'I was bitten by a mosquito in Singapore and got dengue fever — headache, body pain, fever — and was hospitalized for two weeks. Older people didn’t make it.' 'Had a fever for two days, vomiting for two days, and diarrhea for two days! Felt awful!' 'Lost 20 pounds in ten days of suffering and ended up infecting the whole family.' 'My throat hurt even when drinking water.' 'It felt like death.' 'It’s like surviving a catastrophe.' 'My niece and brother both got infected; there’s no way to prevent it.' 'Luckily, no outbreak in Yunnan this year; last year, several people around me died.'
The outbreak has caused panic online. Many netizens commented, 'The pandemic is here again,' 'Will we need to lock down?' 'Will we need to swab throats again?' 'After the CCP virus, now comes dengue; who knows what virus will come next after dengue. All the money I’ve earned these years is going to the hospital.' 'With this illness, kids might not be able to go to school for fear of infection.' 'Now even mosquitoes can kill you.' 'Scary.'
Mainland media reported that clinical studies show that the dengue virus can damage the heart, liver, kidneys, and other organs, and may even cross the blood-brain barrier.
There are currently four confirmed types of dengue viruses. Being infected with one type does not confer immunity to the others, so reinfection is possible, and the risk of severe symptoms is higher with subsequent infections."
Responsible Editor: Li Renhe
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