The Department of Disease Control reveals that Thailand has 316 cases of smallpox in August, 145 cases were found in one month, and the trend is increasing. Concerned about 28 young people aged 15-24 years after having previously been found in an HIV-infected group. Recently, a 16-year-old male student in Chonburi was infected. found having sex with many people Follow up on high-risk people in your home. I haven’t found a patient yet. Warning against unsafe sex
On September 3, Dr. Tares Krassanaiwiwong Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that the latest situation of smallpox in Thailand as of August 31, 2023, there were a total of 316 reported cases, 271 of whom had sex with men, 85.8 percent, and there were HIV-infected, 143 cases, 45.3%, 277 Thai nationality, 36 foreigners, 3 unspecified, mostly living in Bangkok 198 cases, Chonburi 22 cases, Nonthaburi 17 cases and Samut Prakan 12 cases, mostly aged 30-30 39 years old, 152 cases, followed by 20-29 years old, 85 cases, youth aged 15-24 years, 28 cases
The youth group has a rapidly increasing risk of infection. The situation in the past 4 months has found a continuous outbreak. In May 2023, 22 cases were reported, 48 cases in June, 80 cases in July, and Aug 145 more, almost all of them Thai and get infected within the country Of this number, one death was reported in a smallpox patient, a severe case of HIV infection with opportunistic complications. be used in an emergency It is a drug that is effective against the Poxvirus group for the treatment of confirmed patients with severe symptoms and admitted to the hospital only.
Dr. Sophon Iamsirithavorn Deputy Director General Department of Disease Control Said that in the early stages of smallpox transmission in Thailand, the risk groups are working-age men, but in last august Beginning to find young people infected with smallpox, as many as 16 cases, with reports from the disease control investigation team. Division of Epidemiology Office of Disease Prevention and Control 6, Chonburi Province in collaboration with the Chonburi Provincial Public Health Office and local agencies Investigation of a confirmed smallpox patient, a 16-year-old male student who became ill on Aug. 6, 2023. Received in-patient treatment on Aug. 14, 2023 with clear blisters on his body. together with swollen genitalia Smallpox was detected. Patient’s risk history of having sex with multiple partners Follow up on symptoms of high-risk contacts. who had touched the house for 21 days since the last day of contact with the patient No patient was found in the household.
“Remind young people and MSM to refrain from engaging in unsafe sex, such as not intimate contact with the flesh. Or hugging and kissing with strangers At this time, the situation of patients in Thailand has started to spread from working-age groups to teenagers to younger groups, including school-age youth. Please realize that Youth must protect themselves with knowledge and understanding. to reduce the risk of contracting the disease by observing the lesions, symptoms, and observing the skin on the body of the partner whether the rash is flat or raised, clear blisters, pustules, and scabs Usually found on the genitals, around the anus, arms, legs or palms, soles, torso, and head. Before symptoms occur, there are often fever along with other symptoms such as swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, headache, muscle aches, and back pain, “said Dr. Sophon.
Dr. Sophon said If suspected of infection with smallpox See a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. Along with separating from family members, accommodation or workplace Do not eat, drink water with containers with others Wearing a mask all the time during sickness, cleaning clothes, bedding, utensils separately, using separate toilets or cleaning by wiping with disinfectants such as hypochlorite, soapy water, etc.
2023-09-03 13:11:00
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