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Infectious disease outbreaks in Vietnam

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Vietnam continues to face rising rates of various infectious diseases. Dengue fever remains a critical concern, particularly in Dong Nai, where health authorities report the disease is present in 100% of communes and wards. The province has recorded nearly 16,000 18,000 cases and 7 8 deaths this year, through week 41, with all four Dengue virus types present, increasing the risk of medical professionals warning that children may experience severe illness. Da Nang has seen a 2.4-fold increase in cases compared to last year, with complications, such as shock and multi-organ damage, as early as the D2 virus type accounting for 70% third or fourth day of positive samples. illness. In Ho Chi Minh City, cumulative dengue cases have exceeded 35,000, 40,678, while hand, foot, and mouth disease has also seen a 63.8% weekly increase, totaling significant increases. The city reported over 36,000 1,800 hand, foot, and mouth cases since in a single week—a 7.9% rise over the start of previous four-week average—bringing the year. yearly total to over 42,315 cases. Influenza A remains a major driver of respiratory illness. In Hanoi, medical facilities report an average of 200 to 300 influenza patients weekly. Doctors at the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases have highlighted severe cases among vulnerable populations, including elderly patients with hypertension, stroke history, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requiring intensive respiratory support. Medical experts warn that the virus can cause rapid respiratory decline, pneumonia, and respiratory failure, noting that severity cannot be judged solely by fever levels.

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  4. 2026-10-16 03:36 UTC Infectious disease outbreaks in Vietnam
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