“small pox monkey” or Monkeypox In Thailand, two confirmed cases, 42 contacts have been reported after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an outbreak of the virus.monkey pox (Monkeypox) It is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern: PHEIC, the Ministry of Public Health emphasizes thatmonkey pox not easy to contact Most cases occur among men who have sex with men. especially those who have changed multiple sexual partners which is a risk factor for infection
Previously shared in the online world that “small pox” contagious Got it through sitting in the toilet in the bathroom. Today, TrueID will come to check how smallpox is contagious? Can I contact from sitting on the toilet in the bathroom?
What is monkeypox?
monkey pox orsmallpox animal to human disease caused by the Poxviridae family of viruses, classified in the genus. Orthopoxvirus Cases are often reported in central and western African countries. the diseased animal Still don’t know for sure. But it is believed to be a small mammal. especially rodents and monkeys.The incubation period from exposure to onset of illness is 5-21. day monkey poxThere are 2 species:
- West African clade with mild symptoms Mortality rate is 1%.
- The Central African clade, which has more severe symptoms. Mortality rate is 10 percent.
Monkey smallpox, how to contact?
- animal-to-human contact by contact with secretions or wounds of sick animals or eating undercooked animals
- person-to-person contact By touching the patient’s droplet respiratory particle or touching objects contaminated with the patient’s secretions or wounds, such as clothing.
- Monkey pox may be transmitted through sexual contact.
The Ministry of Public Health states that monkeypox in Thailand can still be controlled. does not spread quickly Like COVID-19, because COVID-19 has an infection rate from 1 person to 5 people, but 1 monkeypox has an infection rate. It is rare for another person to become infected by touching the pustules. of the infected person or from a long time of sarcasm including having sex
Can “small pox” be transmitted from sitting in the toilet?
Medical Genome Center Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University A Facebook post explains the facts about how the monkey pox virus is spread between people. normal human skin It is the first and important line of defense against infection by microorganisms, including the monkeypox virus, from the outside environment.
Observed from past inoculations that used the “vaccinia virus” horse pox virus to inoculate the abscess. A sharp object such as a sharp knife or needle must be used to cut or scratch the skin of the upper arm to cause a wound (blood flow) before the pus is dripped. animal abscess down To help the purulent virus enter the skin and increase the number, stimulate the body to build up immunity.
from direct experience (Former who had been inoculated) Many friends failed to inoculate. (No scar) must be instilled again It has shown that infection with the chickenpox virus through the skin is not easy to occur. Unless the skin around that area has abrasions or fresh wounds. (The size of the skin is abrasions or the wound is not deep enough. The virus cannot infect us.) So it might be enough to answer the question that it is “very difficult” for us to get the monkey pox virus from the toilet seat. Unless we have fresh wounds on the buttocks.
Monkey pox is a contagious disease that enters the body through fresh abrasions or wounds. as well as being able to enter the body through various mucous membranes such as the lining of the mouth nasal septum, eye mucosa, vaginal mucosa The rectal mucosa, etc., through fingers, genitals, or fomite-borne objects such as bedding, towels, sex toys (vulva or anus) that have not been disinfected.
- In 1798, Dr. Edward Jenner, an Englishman, published a method of vaccination. those who received vaccination will be cut in the upper arm to create a fresh wound Before the drop of pus from the animal into the abscess vaccination has been shown to prevent lifelong infection with smallpox.
- 1720 in China and India In those days, mucosal vaccinations were used to dry, crush them into powder, and blow them through the mucosal vaccination of people who wanted to protect themselves from smallpox infections. This method is called “Variolation”, the virus enters the respiratory mucosa, increases in limited numbers and stimulates the immune defense against smallpox virus infection.
in both casesProve that humans can infect smallpox through abrasions, fresh wounds and mucosal tissue.
Preventive measures for chickenpox Emphasis on washing hands frequently Do not share personal items with others. Do not interact with patients with pustules or suspected patients. Avoid risky sex or unknown sexual partners. If people suspect that they have symptoms that are compatible with monkey pox. You can contact a hospital near your home for immediate testing.
monkey pox symptoms
- have a fever
- sore throat
- enlarged lymph nodes
- Red rash or blisters, pustules on the genitals, trunk, arms, legs, face and palms and soles
Monkey pox symptoms timeline
- Day 0-5 There will be fever, headache, enlarged lymph nodes, back pain, muscle pain and exhaustion. Patients can spread the infection from the first symptoms they have. often a fever But the rash phase is usually the one that can be highly contagious.
- Day 1-3 The day after fever, it will spread from the front area. And spread to various parts of the body, most 95% of patients have a rash on the face and 75% have a rash on the palms and soles. But the rash can still be found elsewhere on the body, such as 70% of the mouth and 30% of the genitals.
The appearance of the monkey pox rash develops in the following stages: Maculopapular rash, vesicles, pustules and crusts (Crust) were found that if the patient has a rash that looks like scabs until dry and fall off. There will be no infection.
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collect information from Ministry of Health , Hfocus , Center for Medical Genomics