Advertisement – Continue reading the article below: Disease Control 9 reveals that smallpox outbreaks have increased in less than 5 months in 4 lower northeastern provinces. 6 people have been found sick – continue reading the article below.
Today (October 26, 2023) Dr. Thaweechai Wisanuyothin, Director of the Disease Prevention and Control Office 9, Nakhon Ratchasima, said that the Department of Disease Control has revealed the situation of the smallpox outbreak in Thailand that it is still increasing continuously. by latest information From May 2022 – 22 October 2023, Thailand has reported 535 cases and 1 death.
He is a patient with an immunocompromised immune system and complications from opportunistic infections. There are 481 Thai nationality patients, 50 foreigners, and 4 unspecified nationalities. Most of them live in the Bangkok area, numbering 313 cases, followed by Chonburi Province with 57 cases, Nonthaburi Province with 30 cases, and Phuket Province with 26 cases. The most sick age group is 30-39 years, followed by 20-29 years and 40-49 years, which are mostly males.
While Health Zone 9 from May 2022 – October 22, 2023, there have been 6 smallpox patients. When separated by province, it was found that Nakhon Ratchasima Province had 2 patients, Buriram Province had 2 patients, and Chaiyaphum has 1 patient and Surin province has 1 patient.
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which reports this continuous increase in cases Most are infected through sexual contact with unknown strangers. or having more than one sexual partner, in the first stage of smallpox transmission in Thailand The risk group will be men of working age. But in August 2023, it began to be found that youth infected with smallpox increased to 16 cases, and at this time the situation of patients in Thailand
It has begun to spread from the working age group and teenagers to the younger group, namely school age youth. Therefore, we must warn youth and the MSM group. Refrain from having unsafe sex, such as close skin-to-skin contact or hugging and kissing people you don’t know. and let the youth realize that Must protect oneself with correct knowledge and understanding. To reduce the risk of contracting disease
Including allowing the public to observe the lesions, signs and skin on the body of the sexual partner. Do you have a flat or raised rash, blisters, pustules, and scabs? It is often found on the genitals, around the anus, arms, legs or palms, soles of feet, body, and head. Before symptoms occur Fever is often accompanied by other symptoms such as swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, headache, muscle aches, and back pain.
If suspected of being infected with smallpox or have a history of risk Especially in groups of patients with low immune systems, such as those infected with HIV. Hurry and see a doctor. along with informing risk information to medical and public health personnel For diagnosis, including separating yourself from family members, residences, or workplaces, not eating or drinking from shared containers with others. Wear a mask at all times while sick. Clean clothing, bedding, and appliances separately, use a separate toilet, or clean by wiping with a disinfectant in the detergent group such as hypochlorite, soap, etc. If in doubt, ask for more information at Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422
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2023-10-26 07:23:59
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