Dr. Theerawat pointed out Smallpox monkey pox epidemic in Thailand is inevitable, warns of “not fatal, but disfigured” impact
On June 3, 2022, Prof. Dr. Teerawat Hemajutha, Head of the Emerging Disease Health Sciences Center Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University gave an interview about the possibility of the spread of smallpox in Thailand that would be inevitable because open the country And now countries around the world are spreading monkey pox epidemics. while posting a warning message “Even without death but can be disfigured”
Prof.Dr. Teerawat According to data from England, it was concluded that very few people with travel history were infected. because most of them are more community outbreaks May not be caused by attending various festivals and may have some travel to Thailand as well.
“Hopefully the people who will come in will have knowledge. and Thai people should have enough knowledge Because there will be a gathering in the festival and various events that will be held soon in both Bangkok and other provinces.” Prof. Dr. Teerawat said.
Prof.Dr. Teerawat Explain that monkey pox releases the virus when you have a fever. But it may be a good thing that at least a person with a fever can know themselves and isolate themselves immediately. The least protection is to wear a mask. and not near others to avoid spreading the infection while the blisters appear on the skin of the body It may not happen right away when you have a fever. But it may happen later. and may cause enlarged lymph nodes as well
“When infected, there will be a fairly high fever. and have aches and pains in the back The rash itself can be difficult to see, with two levels: a rash and a blister. and become pustules And there are many types of blisters. In the case of small granules, it may not be in the scope of suspicion. And it might happen in a cloth or in a secret place without yourself noticing.” Prof. Dr. Teerawat said.
For the screening of infected people who have blisters in the fabric before entering a different place or festival Prof. Dr. Teerawat said it was difficult. But the temperature is definitely a screening factor, so it’s important to have a temperature check everywhere. especially the area to have a gathering of many people
“Or even now that Thailand is allowed to open baths, massages and saunas. may not necessarily be of the same sex to attach But different sexes can be infected as well. Even in the case of foreign cases, there are quite a lot of males.” Prof. Dr. Teerawat said.
while Prof. Dr. Thirawat also posted a message via Facebook indicating that the prevention of monkey pox infection Avoid approaching others if you are unwell. and wear a hygienic mask and behave in a disciplined manner like preventing COVID-19 but warned of the effects of monkeypox infection Although it does not cause death, it can disfigure the infected person.