This 2003 electron microscope image provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows oval-shaped mature monkeypox virions, left, and round mature virions, right, obtained from human skin samples associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak.
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA — Head of the Surveillance, Epidemiology and Immunization Section of the DKI Jakarta Health Service, Ngabila Salama, said that the monkey pox case (monkeypox) in Indonesia increased to eight cases. This case was detected in DKI Jakarta.
“Update monkeypox “DKI Jakarta, as of 23 October 2023 at 10.00 WIB, there were a total of 8 positive cases,” said Ngabila when confirmed on Monday (23/10/2023).
Then, he explained that one case in August 2022 was declared cured. One case on October 13 2023 was isolated in hospital. One case on 19 October 2023 was also isolated in hospital and five cases on 21 October 2023 were isolated in hospital.
Ngabila added nine people who became suspects monkeypox has undergone examination in the PCR laboratory. In addition, there is one probable person or showing symptoms monkeypox but the PCR test has not been carried out. Then three people who previously had suspect status tested negative for monkeypox.
Ngabila reminded monkeypox transmission through droplet in the form of phlegm, sneezing and saliva that contaminate the environment or hands, skin contact, wound contact, body fluids and sexual contact.
“The incubation period is quite long from being infected until symptoms appear, it can be 3 to 21 days, most often 6 to 10 days. People should not panic, but they need to be alert,” he said.
He added that if he found symptoms monkeypox, Immediately come to all health facilities, community health centers and hospitals for laboratory examination. Symptoms include fever, water-filled swelling, skin wounds, especially those accompanied by typical symptoms monkeypox namely there are lumps or enlarged lymph nodes in the armpits, neck, groin and groin.
“For close contacts of positive cases, laboratory tests will also be carried out immediately for early detection and treatment,” he said.
There are several ways to prevent the monkey pox virus. Maintain personal hygiene by diligently wearing a mask and washing your hands with running water and soap, especially if you are sick and meet sick people. Avoid physical contact with people who have a fever, symptoms of redness/pimples/wounds/water-filled blisters on their skin. 3. Have safe, clean, healthy sexual relations by using condoms. Do not have sexual intercourse if your partner is sick, especially if there is a wound in the genital area or is experiencing another sexually transmitted infection. Avoid facial contact with the face, mouth, skin, and everyday items used by sufferers (bathing equipment, sleeping equipment, etc.). Monkeypox vaccination already exists in Indonesia in limited quantities and is intended for high-risk groups.
2023-10-23 05:39:11
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