Case investigation of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever in a student in Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Phraputthabat, Thailand, August 2019

Abstract

On August 4, 2019, Boromarajonani College of Nursing, Phraphutthabat was informed of illness in a student. He was diagnosed with dengue haemorrhagic fever. We have collaborated with the teacher who have experienced in SRRT team aiming to confirm the diagnosis, risk factors, disease source, control and prevent the disease. Data were collected from the treatment history file, interviewed with patient’s relatives and neighbors, and investigate the living environment. The result of the investigation revealed that the student diagnosis of dengue haemorrhagic fever was confirmed. The main cause of the disease that was likely to be infected from home in his home town. After disease prevention and control measures were implemented, no additional patient was identified.