88 Confirmed cases of monkeypox, mostly in Jakarta! – Good Statistics

Monkey trout, or moor troutis a viral disease previously unheard of outside of Central and West Africa. However, in recent years, this disease has spread to different countries, including Indonesia.

This virus is causing global concern because it spreads quickly and can cause serious problems in patients.

This disease is caused by a virus smallpox, which belongs to the same family of viruses as smallpox, viz Orthopoxvirus. Although its depth is lower than the trout, moor trout still dangerous if not handled properly.

Symptoms include a high fever, a rash that spreads throughout the body, and muscle pain. In some cases, monkeypox can cause secondary infections that can be fatal, especially in people with weakened immune systems.

Indonesia, like many other countries, faces new challenges with the detection of cases of monkeypox in 2022. This disease can be transmitted through direct contact with body fluids, skin lesions, or injuries drops breath from an infected person.

Cases of monkeypox have spread in several regions in Indonesia with a very worrying distribution. So far, the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes RI) says there are 88 confirmed cases of monkeypox in Indonesia.

In DKI Jakarta, 59 confirmed cases were recorded, making it the district with the highest number of monkeypox cases. Meanwhile, West Java recorded 13 confirmed cases, followed by Banten with 9 cases, East Java and Yogyakarta Special Region with 3 cases each, and the Riau Islands with 1 confirmed case.

Of the total cases, 87 people were declared cured, showing progress in treating this disease, although the risk has not completely disappeared.

Prevent the spread of motley

As a disease that mainly attacks the skin, monkeypox requires a special treatment for the crimes that appear on the skin of the victim. Dr. Dr. Prasetyadi Mawardi, SPKK (K) from the Indonesian Association of Dermatology and Venereology Specialists (PERDOSKI) emphasized the importance of not treating existing wounds.

Treatment such as squeezing or scraping the lesion can increase the risk of transmission, whether the lesion is still wet or has dried. He also reminded patients not to share personal items such as towels and clothes, as these items can be a medium for transmitting the virus.

“Patients should also not share personal items such as towels and clothes. “If there are lumps or nodules and they hurt or bleed, you should give medicine immediately,” said Plh. Director General of Disease Prevention and Control (P2P) Ministry of Health Indonesia dr. Yudhi Pramono, announces the official website Ministry of Health.

In addition, he explained that the public must understand how monkey pox is transmitted, one of which is related to direct contact with a purulent rash on the skin, including sexual activity.

People who frequently change sexual partners are at high risk of contracting monkeypox, especially among men who have sex with people of the same sex.

“People who have sex with multiple partners are at high risk of infection Mpox. “The main risk group is men who have sex with the same sex,” said Dr. Judy.

Therefore, being careful when interacting and maintaining personal hygiene is an important step in preventing further spread.

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