The Department of Disease Control reveals the situation of the smallpox epidemic in Thailand. continued to increase Began to meet patients in the youth group. Most patients were infected through sex with unknown strangers. or having more than one sex partner Recently, Aug. adds 16 cases.
Today (September 3, 2023), Dr. Tares Krassannaiwiwong The Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that the latest situation of smallpox in Thailand as of August 31, 2023, there were 316 reported cases (1 death was an immunocompromised patient). 271 cases (85.8%) and 143 cases of HIV infection (45.3%) are Thai nationals, 36 foreigners, 3 unspecified, mostly living in Bangkok (198 cases), Chonburi Province (22 cases), Nonthaburi (17 cases) and Samut Prakan (12 cases). Most of the patients were 30-39 years old, 152 cases, followed by 20-29 years old, 85 cases, and youth group aged 15-24 years, 28 cases.
In this regard, the youth group has a rapidly increasing risk of infection. The situation in the past 4 months has found an outbreak. continually In May 2023, 22 cases were reported, June 48, July 80, and August 145 more were reported, almost all of them Thai. and get infected within the country Of these, 1 case of smallpox was reported as a case of severe HIV infection with opportunistic complications.
Thailand has received support for the drug Tecovirimat (trade name TPOXX) from the World Health Organization for emergency use. 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 Added that the early stages of smallpox transmission in Thailand are at risk for working men, but in August, young people were found to be infected with smallpox, as many as 16 cases were reported by 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 Investigate confirmed cases of smallpox One was a 16-year-old male student who became ill on August 6, 2023, and received in-patient treatment on August 14, 2023 with clear blisters on his body. together with swollen genitalia Smallpox was detected. risk history The patient had sex with multiple people. Follow up on symptoms of high-risk contacts. which is a household contact until 21 days since the last day of contact with the patient No patient was found in the household.
Therefore, I would like to remind young people and MSM to refrain from having unsafe sex, such as not intimate contact with the skin. 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, palms, soles, torso, and head. Before symptoms occur, there is often a fever along with other symptoms such as swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, headache, muscle aches, and back pain.
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 illness, cleaning clothes, bedding, utensils separately, using separate toilets or cleaning by wiping with disinfectants such as hypochlorite, soapy water, etc. For more information, please contact Department of Disease Control Hotline Call 1422
2023-09-03 10:53:50
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