Monkey Pox Cases on the Rise in Jakarta: Symptoms, Transmission, and Prevention

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Plt. Head of the DKI Jakarta Provincial Health Service, Ani Ruspitawati, explained several symptoms that lead to monkey pox.

The number of cases of residents affected by monkeypox or monkey pox in Jakarta is increasing.

“Symptoms include fever, bone and muscle pain, water-filled blisters or sores on the skin, lumps or enlarged lymph nodes in the armpits, neck or thigh folds,” said Ani, quoted in her statement, Thursday (26/10/2023) .

Monkey pox can also be transmitted to other people due to contact with identified people.

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“The infection is due to close skin contact or friction of the patient’s skin which has elasticity or lesions with the skin of a previously healthy person,” added Ani.

Furthermore, Ani said, skin friction with the sufferer can cause microlesions on the skin.

“The appearance of microlesions on the skin makes it easier for the virus to enter a person’s body,” he said.

The DKI Jakarta Health Office continues to remind and invite all Jakarta residents to always maintain personal hygiene.

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“Be diligent in wearing a mask and washing your hands with running water and soap, especially if you are sick and meet sick people,” he said.

Apart from physical contact, Ani also reminded people to maintain loyalty to one partner.

“Be more responsible in maintaining reproductive health and not changing partners,” he added.

The public is encouraged to actively report health problems in their environment that need special treatment and attention.

“The report can be submitted through health cadres, local Community Health Center officers, or complaint channels provided by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Health Service,” he concluded.

Cases of monkey pox increase

The DKI Jakarta Health Service stated that there were additional cases of monkey pox or monkeypox in DKI Jakarta as of today, Wednesday (25/10/2023).

Head of the Surveillance, Epidemiology and Immunization Section of the DKI Jakarta Health Service, Ngabila Salama, said that cases had increased to a total of 13 people who tested positive for monkey pox.

“Monkeypox DKI Jakarta update as of October 25 2023. Total positive cases are 13 people, one case recovered (first patient),” said Ngabila in his statement, Wednesday.

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2023-10-26 01:12:00
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