2023-08-19 04:59:00
Saturday, August 19, 2023, 11:59 a.m.
Songkhla province found the first confirmed case of smallpox. The patient is currently in the care of a doctor. mild symptoms And Songkhla Province has implemented disease control measures according to the measures of the Ministry of Public Health.
On August 19, 2023, Dr. Songkran Mai Chum, a public health physician in Songkhla Province, said that Songkhla Province found the first confirmed case of smallpox. It is a Thai male patient, 31 years old, domiciled in Songkhla Province. His history became ill on August 7, 2023 and was admitted to the hospital. From August 16, 2023 to the present and on August 17, 2023, laboratory results found monkeypox virus genetic material by measures at the Songkhla Provincial Public Health Office. and agencies in the area that have already taken action, including
1.Separate patients for treatment in the isolation room. From August 16, 2023 – until now
2. Search for people who have touched the patient. 1 high-risk contact, 1 low-risk, 48 close contacts were found to be at no risk
3. Manage the environment by destroying pathogens in contaminated areas.
4. Provide advice on physical and mental care for both patients and close relatives.
Measures being taken include:
1. Monitor high-risk and low-risk contacts According to the guidelines of the Department of Disease Control for 21 days and additional samples were collected in case of symptomatic contacts. and high-risk groups after 21 days
2. Communicate and create understanding and recognize the rights of patients and relatives
3. Cleaning according to the guidelines of the Department of Disease Control. that may contaminate the environment
4. Coordinate information to the area where the patient works.
5. Healing the mind (MCATT) Take care of the mentality of patients and relatives.
Songkhla Provincial Public Health Doctor further said that Situation of smallpox in Thailand Department of Disease Control information Ministry of Public Health As of August 8, 2023, there were 189 reports of smallpox cases, 161 of whom were Thai nationals and 28 were foreigners. Most of the patients were men who have sex with men. And 82 (43%) were HIV-infected and found that the risk factor was having sex with an unknown stranger who was infected with smallpox.
For those with a history of risky behavior You can check the initial symptoms by yourself. If there is a rash / blisters in the genital area, anus, mouth or body and had a history of close contact, intimate contact, or having sex with suspected smallpox or smallpox patients Within 21 days after touching the patient, if symptoms such as fever, headache, aches, swollen lymph nodes, rash or blisters or
Pustules form in the genital area or anus or around the hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth area. to be examined at the hospital immediately By informing the symptoms and risk history for diagnosis. Smallpox can be prevented by Refrain from having sex with strangers, not touching skin with people with rashes, blisters or pus. It is recommended to wash your hands often and not share personal items with others.
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