Department of Disease Control Intensive screening measures for travelers entering the country And warned risk groups to reduce close contact and have sex with unknown people. This will help reduce the spread of smallpox. Advise people to follow universal prevention measures, focusing on frequent hand washing. wear a mask and reduce close contact with strangers
Today (30 July 2022) Dr. Sophon Iamsirithavorn Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that monkeypox outbreaks in Europe mainly occur among men who love men. especially those who have multiple sexual partners
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With the right precautions and actions to reduce the risk by avoiding close contact and having sex with strangers. Will be able to prevent the spread of smallpox monkey pox. Smallpox situation around the world (as of 29 Jul 65) There are 22,485 confirmed cases worldwide, increasing to 79 countries, with most of the epidemic areas found in Europe. The top five countries with the highest cases are the United States, 4,906, Spain, 4,298, Germany, 2,595, the United Kingdom, 2,546, France, 1955, and five deaths, all in Africa with co-morbidities.
for the smallpox situation in Thailand Case 1 is a 27-year-old Nigerian man. He became ill on July 9, 65, test results were confirmed on July 18, 65, and he fled to Cambodia on July 21, 65. The wound is now dry and scaly. already The test result was a Western African A.2 strain, and from surveillance of over 50 people in the Phuket area and those who met in entertainment venues, no new cases were found in the area.
The second patient, a 47-year-old Thai man, was infected by a foreign man. Symptoms on 15 Jul 65, pustules on the genitals and face, limbs, 26 Jul 65, went to Wachira Hospital for treatment on 27 Jul 65, PCR results confirmed smallpox. On July 28, 65 and the results of the analysis revealed that it was a species of Western African B.1, which is a species that is spreading in European countries. It is tracking a European man who has sex with him and is suspected to be spreading the virus. An investigation team has now disinfected the patient’s home.
ready to collect samples Of the 17 contacts in 2 houses, a total of 17 people were sent for testing on 29 July 65. The results of 16 tests have been negative and one more patient is awaiting the results. However, surveillance must be continued for 21 days.
Dr. Sophon added that has been instructed to the International Communicable Disease Control and Quarantine Station, the Department of Disease Control and the International Airport Communicable Disease Control Checkpoint Strict screening of people entering the country by the Communicable Disease Control Division Report on screening results of travelers from smallpox epidemic areas (Daily data on 29 July 65) A total of 2,527 people were screened, divided into 2,389 European travelers, 138 African travelers, and issued health warning cards. All of which did not find any suspected monkey pox cases.
The monkey pox not easy to contact Citizens are encouraged to follow Universal Prevention measures: UP wash their hands often with soap or alcohol gel. wear a mask and especially those with risky behaviors Please be more careful Reduce close contact with strangers. or avoiding sex with an unknown sexual partner To reduce the risk of infection with monkeypox If there is a suspected illness You can contact the nearest medical facility for testing immediately. For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline at 1422.
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