2023-06-01 10:03:35
The situation during the past May Found 21 new smallpox cases and is expected to increase among men who have sex with men. Ready to watch out for protection during Pride month, a month to celebrate the support of rights, freedom and equality among LGBT people. which will be held throughout the month of June throughout Thailand
Today (June 1, 2023), Dr. Tares Krassaniyawiwong The Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that smallpox was an emerging contagious disease in Thailand. The first patient was found in July 2022. Currently, there are 43 reported cases and the trend continues to increase. But this disease can be prevented by taking the right action. People can check the initial symptoms by themselves. If there is a history of close contact or having sex with a suspected smallpox or a smallpox patient, or having a rash/pox suspected as follows: 1. Having sex with a suspected or smallpox patient through the following channels: genitals, anus or mouth; 3. Used to take care of suspected patients or smallpox patients while they were sick. Observe within 21 days after touching the patient if there is a fever, headache, muscle aches or back pain, enlarged lymph nodes such as behind the ears, neck, groin, sore throat, nasal congestion or cough, rash or blisters or pustules on organs. Gender, or anus, or surrounding areas, on the hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth area If symptoms occur, hurry up for examination at a health facility or hospital by notifying symptoms and risk history immediately. along with suggesting ways to prevent infection with smallpox, for example, avoiding having sex with unknown strangers Avoid close contact with people with rashes, blisters or pus. Avoid being in crowded places. Including recommending washing hands often and not sharing personal items with others, etc.
Dr. Sophon Iamsirithavorn The Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control continued that the Department of Disease Control asked for cooperation. Networks that work closely with people such as hospitals, public health institutions, private clinics, civil society organizations health establishments, such as spas, in publicizing knowledge and recommendations for observing smallpox symptoms for the public. to create knowledge correct understanding in the prevention of smallpox for the target population as well as participating in the surveillance and control of smallpox According to guidelines for surveillance, investigation and control of smallpox outbreaks For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline 1422.
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Information from: Division of AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Division of Epidemiology
Bureau of Risk Communication, Department of Disease Control
June 1, 2023
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