Surat Thani, June 1 – The governor of Surat Thani joins hands with a public health doctor. Announcement found that an alien woman who is 8 months pregnant is sick with roundworm disease. The cause is suspected to be caused by eating unwashed fresh vegetables with parasite eggs.

Mr. Wichawut Jinto, Governor of Surat Thani, along with Dr. Jirachart Ruangwacharin Doctor of Public Health, Surat Thani Province jointly clarify the case of roundworm disease She is a 27-year-old pregnant woman admitted to Donsak Hospital. With abdominal pain, nausea, and during the treatment, vomited. and found roundworms 2 roundworms, about 10 and 15 centimeters long

Surat Thani Provincial Public Health Doctor stated that from investigating the disease Know that the patient eats only cooked food. and eat fresh vegetables together It is possible to get helminth eggs on unwashed fresh vegetables. In this case, the doctor treated them with deworming medication. and admitted as an inpatient to follow up on symptoms

roundworm disease It is a common disease that can be found in general. But now found much less. due to the sanitation system Public toilets are more hygienic than in the past. And people have more knowledge in food hygiene and sanitation.

The governor of Surat Thani reiterated that the public should not be alarmed by the discovery of parasitic patients this time. Eating fresh vegetables can still be eaten as usual. and is very beneficial to the body but will be washed well before eating which is not difficult to do, such as soaking vegetables in water for 10 minutes and then washing with running water for at least 2 minutes, or soaking vegetables and fruits in water mixed with potassium permanganate, salt, or sodium bicarbonate (baking powder) for 10-15 minutes, it will Makes it safe from parasites and reduces chemical residues. The important thing is to eat hot food, use serving spoons, and wash your hands. It can also be used to prevent foodborne illnesses, including preventing other contagious diseases as well. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency