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11 July 2023 3:43 p.m.
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Ministry of Public Health, Chiang Mai reveals that Chiang Mai has not yet found a smallpox patient. While the number of patients at the national level has increased 2.3 times, he warned the risk group “Homosexual men” to be vigilant and protect themselves.
On July 11, 2023 at Meeting Room 4, 4th Floor, Administration Building Chiang Mai Provincial Hall Dr. Songyot Khamchai, Head of Communicable Disease Control Group Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health Office Revealed in a weekly press conference about the situation of “smallpox” or “MPOX” in Thailand that in June 2023 there were 48 more cases or 2.3 times the number of patients, bringing the total number of patients to 98, mostly found among transgender men. relationship with men in Bangkok with behaviors about buying-selling sexual services and specific activities for this group of people The first symptom is a fever higher than 38 degrees Celsius until there are blisters. In this round of outbreaks, the blister will appear around the genitals and anus.
However, in part of Chiang Mai An outbreak of smallpox has not yet been found. and has been monitored “Smallpox” fully, especially in groups of tourists. according to male homosexual entertainment venues by conducting surveillance among service users educate about the disease self defense Including screening before receiving services such as temperature checks and examination of skin lesions
Smallpox is more contagious than COVID-19. because they have to be in close contact with the patient The symptoms are mild and resolve within 2-4 weeks. Should see a doctor for treatment and prevention of infection. For those born before 1980 and who had been vaccinated against smallpox, it was found that 85% of the population was protected against smallpox.
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