Department of Medicine reveals monkeypox infected by close contact. It heals on its own in 4 weeks. The symptoms are not severe. symptomatic treatment But if the symptoms are severe, Thailand is ready for treatment. Be alert, but don’t panic – it’s the first death associated with monkeypox outside Africa. ‘Brazil-Spain’ – ‘New York’ declares a threat to public health system
July 30, 2022 Dr. Somsak Ankasilp, Director-General of the Department of Medical Services revealed that from the Department of Disease Control Visit the area to investigate smallpox patients. This is the second patient in Thailand, living in Bangkok. It was found that this was a 47-year-old Thai male patient with a history of having sex with a foreign man. The patient began to have body aches about 1 week ago and found pustules on the body and genitals. The patient was admitted to the hospital. to prevent the spread of infection As for the 10 joint contacts, the Department of Disease Control has assigned the disease investigation team to closely monitor the contacts.
Smallpox is a disease caused by a virus (POX Virus) in the same group as smallpox. but less violent than Dr. Narumon Sawanpanyalert Qualified doctor, Department of Medical Affairs revealed that the transmission and spread of the disease Found that most of them are contacted by contact with secretions from pustules, scabs (Contact) of the patient if they are in close contact with the patient, such as eating or living in the same room. or sleep together Transmission may be transmitted through a droplet. Monkey pox virus has a sheath. Naturally, it is an unhealthy virus. Washed with soap and died. But will the virus stay in the environment for a long time? There is not enough information. In fact, this virus is not easy to infect, but it is not difficult. If you are close to a confirmed patient, there is a chance. But if you wash your hands often Protect yourself by wearing a mask to reduce the chances of being exposed to the virus. The incubation period for the disease depends on the individual’s immunity. The incubation period is generally between 7-21 days, but some have a longer incubation period.
Symptoms seen in smallpox patients in addition to fever, body aches. enlarged lymph nodes The study was reported in a medical journal. Found that the patient will have a rash or wound on the skin. Or mucous membranes in various organs, rashes, nodules or ulcers occurred on the genitals, 56.3%, anal area, 41.6%, most patients (86%) had other symptoms, such as fever, enlarged lymph nodes. or muscle pain These symptoms occur before the rash. or after the rash There are some patients with rashes. There were no associated symptoms. Other common symptoms included rectal pain, sore throat, oral ulcers, and swelling of the penis. Up to one-third of people infected with HIV are also present. The symptoms disappear on their own within 2-4 weeks. Treatment focuses on supportive treatment. It is symptomatic treatment, such as fever, antipyretic drugs, and specific medicines. There is no specific cure yet. There are drugs that are used to treat smallpox patients. In foreign countries, it is used for research in the care of severely symptomatic smallpox patients.
In this regard, the Department of Medical Services has collaborated with expert teachers. from the Society of Dermatology Pediatric Infectious Diseases Association, Royal College, Department of Disease Control, Department of Medical Sciences Discuss the guidelines for the treatment of monkey pox on July 27, 2022. Now the conclusion has been reached. And is in the process of preparing information to present at the meeting of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at the ministry level for approval on Monday August 1, so smallpox is not easily contagious. must be in close contact Most heal on their own. Treat according to the symptoms of the disease don’t panic
Warning to avoid risky behavior Reduce close contact with strangers
Dr. Sophon Iamsirithavorn Deputy Director-General, Department of Disease Control It said monkeypox outbreaks in Europe were mostly among MSM. especially those who have multiple sexual partners If the right precautions and actions to reduce the risk by not having close contact and having sex with strangers. Will be able to prevent the spread of smallpox monkey pox. The global monkeypox situation (as of 29 July 2022) has 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, 1,955, and five deaths, all in Africa, all of whom have co-morbidities.
for the smallpox situation in Thailand Case 1 is a 27-year-old Nigerian man. He became ill on July 9, 2022, test results were confirmed on July 18, 2022, and he fled to Cambodia on July 21, 2022. 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 July 15, 2022, pustules on the genitals and face, limbs, July 26, 2022, went to Wachira Hospital for treatment on July 27, 2022. The PCR test confirmed that he had smallpox. On July 28, 2022, and the results of the analysis revealed that it was a Western African B.1 strain, which is an epidemic in European countries. It is tracking a European man who has sex with and is suspected to have spread the virus, with an investigation team now sterilizing the patient’s home. Ready to collect samples from 2 contacts in the house, a total of 17 people, to be tested on 29 July 2022. 16 test results have come out, negative results and waiting for 1 more test results. However, we must continue to monitor until 21. day
Dr. Sophon added that he has directed the International Communicable Disease Control and Quarantine Checkpoints, the Department of Disease Control and the International Airports Communicable Disease Control Checkpoints. 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 2022) 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.
First deaths related to monkeypox have been reported outside Africa in Brazil and Spain.
Brazil and Spain reported the first chickenpox-related deaths in the country and also the deaths linked to the current wave of outbreaks outside Africa.
Spain, one of the countries facing the worst outbreak of smallpox in the world, has accumulated 4,298 cases, 120 of them, according to the Center for Emergency Coordination and Alerts under the Spanish Ministry of Health. Had to be hospitalized and one person died yesterday (July 29), but officials have not disclosed the cause of death while awaiting the results of the autopsy.
In Brazil, the victim was a 41-year-old man, local media reported. He had immune system problems and died yesterday (July 29) in the town of Beluoriso. The capital city of Minashjereich state in the southeast of the country. While officials stressed that The deceased had other serious illnesses as well. Therefore, people should not panic. And that the mortality rate of monkeypox remains very low.
‘New York’ declares a threat to the public health system
U.S. New York State Public Health Office. Declaring monkeypox outbreak a threat to public health systems to enhance protection and limiting the spread in the community after the number of patients continued to increase
The United States has nearly 5,000 cases of monkeypox, of which 1,247 are in New York, or about a quarter. The first on May 17, 2022, while the US authorities Prepare to distribute 780,000 doses of monkeypox vaccine to hospitals across the country. More than 3 hundred thousand doses already distributed
Source compiled from: Thai news agency [1] [2] | Press Release Department of Public Relations [1] [2]