Doctors treat severe dengue cases in Ho Chi Minh City

Doctors at Nhi Dong Thanh Pho Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, successfully treated several children suffering from severe dengue fever shock.

One infant, only 17 days old, arrived at the hospital with a high fever and skin rashes. The child developed severe liver damage and dengue shock, requiring intensive treatment. The medical team stabilized the infant over 72 hours, leading to an improvement in liver function and a return to normal activity.

Another toddler, aged 27 months, was admitted after developing respiratory failure and cardiac shock. This child required a ventilator and intensive care for nearly two months before recovering fully. Dr. Nguyen Minh Tien of the hospital warns parents to watch for early warning signs such as abdominal pain, nosebleeds, or extreme lethargy in children with fevers lasting more than two days. Dr.

Le Thi Giao Thi from the Long Chau Pharmacy and Vaccination System notes that while dengue can affect anyone, children and teenagers are particularly vulnerable because their symptoms can escalate rapidly. She explains that the vaccine approved by the Vietnam Ministry of Health helps the immune system recognize all four types of Dengue virus to reduce the risk of severe symptoms and hospitalization.

The health sector in Ho Chi Minh City reports a rise in cases, noting 1,959 infections during week 44, a 16.2% increase over the previous four weeks. Authorities are urging families to inspect water containers and eliminate mosquito breeding sites at least once a week.