According to the Department of Disease Control, smallpox is an emerging contagious disease in Thailand. The first patient was found in July 2022. Currently, there are 91 reported cases in Thailand and the trend continues to increase.
In June 2023, 48 cases were found, 41 of them Thais, 7 foreigners, mostly living in Bangkok (38 cases) and 3 cases in Samut Prakan, Chonburi, Nonthaburi, 2 cases per province, Samut Sakhon, Phuket, Pathum Thani, 1 case per province. 48 patients were men who have sex with men. And a history of HIV infection (22 cases, representing 45.8% of cases in June 2023), most of them had risk factors from unprotected sex. or having sex with an unknown stranger before getting sick
for protection This can be done by avoiding close contact with the patient. or people suspected of being infected with smallpox Avoid close contact with people who have rashes, blisters or pus. Refrain from having sex with unknown strangers. Avoid being in crowded places. It is also recommended to wash your hands frequently. Do not share personal belongings with others. and can check the initial symptoms by themselves If there is a rash / blisters in the genital area, anus, mouth or body and had a history of close contact, intimate contact, or having sex with suspected smallpox or smallpox patients Including caregivers of patients suspected of having smallpox while sick. Observe after touching the patient within 21 days and avoid touching pregnant women. Children under 12 years old or those with immunocompromised conditions
If you have fever, headache, muscle aches or back pain, swollen lymph nodes such as behind the ears, neck, groin, sore throat, nasal congestion or cough, rash or blisters or pustules in the genital area or anus or the surrounding areas Hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth area to be examined at a health facility or hospital By notifying symptoms and risk history immediately
2023-07-05 04:29:37
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