General news12:51pm2023-10-30
The Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has revealed that there is still a continuous increase in cases of monkeypox (smallpox). Last week, an increase of 24 patients was found and there was a report of 1 death of an HIV patient infected with monkeypox. Emphasis on high-risk groups refraining from having sex with strangers or people with suspected symptoms of monkeypox. If you have any doubts, please go see a doctor immediately. To prevent severe illness, especially those infected with HIV.
Dr. Thongchai Keeratihatthayakorn Acting Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, spoke about the smallpox situation in Thailand (information as of 28 Oct. 2023). A total of 559 people were found infected, 2 died, of whom 503 were immunocompromised patients, Thais. 52 foreigners, 4 nationalities not specified, most of them from the 474 sexual group, and 274 known to be infected with HIV, accounting for 44.18%. The most common age group is the 30-39 year old group (241 cases), followed by Age 20-29 years (172 cases)
By this week Found 24 new patients, Bangkok 9 cases, Chiang Mai and Nonthaburi 3 cases each, Phuket 2 cases, Nakhon Pathom, Chonburi, Pathum Thani, Prachinburi, Saraburi, Udon Thani and Ubon Ratchathani 1 case each.
Meanwhile, in the past week, there was a report of the death of one HIV patient infected with smallpox, a 24-year-old Thai man who was infected with HIV and had been off medication for 3 years. His CD4 white blood cell level was 3 cells per. milliliter Became ill on 25 Aug. ’23 and went for treatment at a hospital with symptoms of fever, fatigue, and rashes on the face, back, hands, and genital area.
Later, on September 12, 2023, he was referred for treatment at Bamras Bamrasnaradura Infectious Diseases Institute. This is because the symptoms are severe, including dead skin on the nose, back, and fingers, and complication of bacterial infection on the skin. In this HIV patient’s immune system, it was found that smallpox had spread to the lungs, causing pneumonia. have opportunistic infections caused by CMV Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Although the patient was treated with tecovirimat for 28 days in combination with HIV antiretroviral drugs and other infectious disease medicines, extensive tissue necrosis occurred. Later he had kidney failure. and the respiratory system eventually collapsed and died
Dr. Thongchai said that common symptoms of monkeypox include a rash, fever, and muscle pain. enlarged lymph nodes and itching for treatment If the patient’s symptoms are not severe There are no other diseases involved. Will be treated according to symptoms and for patients with severe symptoms Have a co-morbidity such as HIV infection The antiviral drug Tecovirimat (TPOXX) will be given as soon as possible. Most of the treatment results will improve. But there are some cases where severe immunodeficiency causes death. The Ministry of Public Health distributes such antiviral drugs. Go to the hospital in the province where the outbreak was found.
Smallpox can be prevented. By avoiding risky behavior that will cause monkeypox infection. and abstain from having sex with strangers To protect yourself and reduce the spread of infection to others. Including not having close skin-to-skin contact with people who have rashes, blisters or pus, it is recommended that you wash your hands frequently. Do not share personal items with others. and asks for cooperation from public health agencies in every province to be vigilant. and follow up on at-risk groups and communicate knowledge on prevention methods.
By InfoQuest News Agency (30 Oct. ’23)
Tags: Ministry of Public Health, smallpox, sexual intercourse, death, HIV, Thailand
2023-10-30 06:08:52
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