Institute of Dermatology Monkey pox is an uncommon animal disease. but life-threatening caused by Othopoxvirus. The nature of this disease-causing virus. There is a nest of diseases in rodents. and contact with other animals In the family of tailless apes, rabbits and other rodents such as ground squirrels, it tells about prevention and treatment methods.
On May 22, 2022 Dr. Somsak Ankasil, Director-General of the Department of Medical Services Revealed that reports of the outbreak of the monkey pox virus that are seeing more infections in the UK. It is likely to be spreading in Europe. Six people have been infected with the smallpox virus in Portugal, while more than 12 people are still being tested for monkeypox. The outbreak of the monkey pox virus The nature of contact is divided from animals to humans. Found that it can be contacted through skin contact. or mucous membranes such as the nose, mouth or eyes with sick animals, secretions, blood, skin, or the carcass of sick animals for cooking including being scratched, bitten, bitten or touched by a sick animal, an appliance contaminated by that animal
“The main human-to-human transmission is through large respiratory droplets. from being in close proximity to the patient exposure to secretions from patients touch of blood or skin lesions or personal items contaminated with patient secretions After being exposed to this pathogen, the incubation period is 7-14 days, or it can be up to 21 days,” said the Director-General of the Medical Department.
Ms. Mingkwan Wichaidit, Director of the Dermatology Institute, Department of Medicine added that will start with a fever Muscle aches, headaches, fatigue, and enlarged lymph nodes The difference between monkey pox and smallpox In smallpox, there is no enlarged lymph nodes as in monkeypox, within 1 to 3 days of having such symptoms. A rash begins to appear on the face and then spreads to other parts of the skin. from red spots bulge then turned into blisters and pustules and eventually burst into scabs The disease progression takes approximately 2-4 weeks, with an estimated mortality rate of approximately 10% due to complications from lung infections. Dehydration and Encephalitis Laboratory tests are performed using PCR. Fluid from the skin blister. Treatment with antiviral drugs cidofovir , Tecovirimat, brincidofovir. Currently, there is a vaccine that is licensed for the prevention of smallpox. In the US, it’s JYNNEOS.
Director of the Institute of Dermatology mentions for primary prevention for the general public. It is recommended to wash your hands often with soap or alcohol gel and refrain from eating wild things. or cook food from wild animals Avoid contact with wild animals from high-risk areas. or sick wild animals and avoid contact with people with a history of high-risk areas and symptoms In case of suspected monkey pox infection recommend to isolate the patient Protect the respiratory system of close people. and taken to a hospital where the patient can be isolated avoid partying or importing wild animals from foreign countries of unknown origin
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