Prof. Dr. Yong Phuworawan reveals about “monkey pox” or smallpox, pointing out that this outbreak has no evidence of infection from animals. But it is an infection during contact with the patient. It’s not as easy to get infected with COVID-19. revealed that there is currently a vaccine to prevent But it is not yet recommended to be injected into the general public.
Today (28 May 65) Prof. Dr. Yong Phuworawan, head of the center specializes in virology. Clinic, Department of Pediatrics Faculty of Medicine Chulalongkorn University A private Facebook post revealed about the matter.”monkey poxBy stating that smallpox, will this disease spread a lot? and how to prevent
Outbreaks of this disease outside Africa Originally caused by contact from animals to humans. especially the rat family Some carriers of this virus include the Gambian giant rat and Prairie dog.
There is no evidence of animal infection in this outbreak. But it is an infection during contact with the patient.
Contact must be in close contact. It’s not as easy to stick as.”Covid-19“The spread of the disease is not a concern. Most are still in a limited range.
This disease has a vaccine to prevent it. Past abscess can prevent this disease who have had an abscess even if infected The blisters are very rare. compared to those who had never had an abscess before.
There is currently a vaccine. used for subcutaneous injection (America trade name JYNNEOS (IMVANEX) in Europe name IMVAMUNE) using a virus in the group “smallpox” is Modified Vaccinia Ankara strain, a weak virus. and can not cause disease used to inject to prevent And it is useful in people who have been in close contact or have been in contact for no more than 4 days.
Currently, vaccination is not recommended for the general public. It will only be given to at-risk groups or people who have been exposed to the disease only.
information from Yong Poovorawan
Picture from Archyde.com, Ministry of Public Health.