Dr. Opas Karnkawinpong, MD. Director-General of the Department of Disease Control The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) spoke about the situation of smallpox worldwide. As of May 26, 65, a total of 344 cases (35 more) were reported from the first reported case since May 26, 2012. The top five countries with the highest number of cases were Spain with 120 cases, Britain 77 cases, Portugal 49 cases, Canada 26 cases and Germany 13. Most of the cases were males with close ties to addicts. disease in the age group of 20-59 years
As for the monkey pox situation in Thailand (26 May), there have been no cases in the country. But still have to be careful and rigorous screening at Suvarnabhumi Airport In those with a history of traveling from high-risk countries where reported cases of Keep an eye out for symptoms until 21 days. If you have symptoms of illness, seek immediate medical attention. along with informing the travel history to the doctor and report into the Thailand pass system to prevent the spread of the disease in the country
Dr Opas added that monkey pox is caused by a virus of the Poxviridae family, which can be found in many animals, not just monkeys. It can be found in rodents such as rabbits, squirrels, rats and small mammals. caused by direct contact with secretions or pustules of infected animals or from being bitten by infected animals Eating insufficiently leavened and undercooked meat The infection from person to person caused by close contact with the patient through secretions from the respiratory tract or blistered skin
Once the infection enters the body, there will be an incubation period of about 7-14 days, or may be up to 21 days. The initial symptoms are fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, enlarged lymph nodes, fatigue. After 1-3 days, a rash will appear around the area. limbs The rash turns into pustules. In the last stage, it will become a scab and come off. In general, symptoms will last about 2-4 weeks.
However, most patients will recover from the disease on their own, so people are encouraged to wash their hands frequently. with soap and water or alcohol gel in contact with animal secretions as well as eating food that is always cooked clean
By InfoQuest News Agency (27 May 65)
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