Found the 6th case of smallpox, a Thai woman returning from Qatar

Found a smallpox case 6, a Thai woman, a massage worker, returned from Qatar. Found in Maha Sarakham Province

Dr. Opas Karn Kawinpong Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that on August 24, 65, received a report from Phayakkhaphum Phisai Hospital, Maha Sarakham Province that a confirmed case of chickenpox was a 21-year-old female, Thai nationality, working as a Thai massage worker in the country. Qatar

On August 10, 65, the blister began to appear. On August 21, 65, he returned to Thailand. and returned home to Maha Sarakham Province on August 22, 65 to see a doctor at Phayakkhaphum Phisai Hospital. found a clear water blister and the symptoms matched with the definition of suspected smallpox patients. Therefore, samples were collected and sent for testing. Found 28 contacts, divided into 4 high-risk and 24 low-risk. All touchers were to observe their symptoms.

It was concluded that the patient Have symptoms since living abroad While traveling, the patient showed a slight rash. And stay in the shade. However, while traveling, patients have to protect themselves. by wearing a mask and maintain distance from other passengers This patient is the sixth patient in Thailand and the third female.

Information: Emergency Operations Center/Bureau of Risk Communication and Health Behavior Development, Department of Disease Control