Today (23 November 2023) Dr. Thongchai Keerati Hatthayakorn Acting Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that from the smallpox situation in Thailand (Confirmed patient information as of November 18, 2023) A total of 627 people were infected, 2 died, including 566 Thais, 57 foreigners, and 4 with unspecified nationality. It is considered a contagious disease that still needs to be monitored. Due to the continuous increase in infected people found It is mostly contracted from close skin-to-skin contact with someone who has a rash, bumps, or pus, as well as sharing personal items with someone infected with smallpox.
Dr. Thongchai went on to say that common symptoms of smallpox include a rash, fever, and muscle pain. Enlarged lymph nodes and itching, which occur approximately 5-21 days after exposure. If you have these symptoms, see a doctor immediately. To test for infection at every hospital across the country. Free of charge You will know the test results within 1-5 days while waiting for the test results. It is recommended to separate personal items. and separate areas with those who live in the house To prevent the transmission of infection Infected people who have already shown symptoms Can transmit germs And the period of transmission of infection will be over when the blister or wound is dry and the wound has healed. This may take approximately 2-4 weeks.
However, if found to be infected with smallpox You should receive treatment immediately. Free treatment according to treatment rights. In the case of patients with mild symptoms There are no other diseases involved. Will be treated according to symptoms And for patients with high risk factors for severe disease, including HIV-infected people with CD4 immune cell levels less than 200 cells/cubic mm., pregnant patients Patients with skin conditions or associated skin diseases such as allergic rashes, chicken pox, psoriasis, etc., or have severe symptoms There are complications. will be treated with the antiviral drug Tecovirimat. without charge which the Department of Disease Control has supported for hospitals Use it to treat such patients to reduce the risk of complications. But if you are admitted to a hospital that is not your right to receive treatment There will be other treatment expenses. In addition to the cost of the antiviral drug Tecovirimat
Smallpox can be prevented. without coming into close contact with an infected person Close contact such as having sex, hugging, kissing, mingling, touching rashes, bumps, or pus, etc., along with recommending that you wash your hands frequently. and do not share personal items with others For more information, call the Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422.
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Information from: Division of AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Risk Communication Office, Department of Disease Control
November 23, 2023
2023-11-23 15:53:21
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