Monkeypox or Monkeypox is an infectious and contagious disease.
Since July 12, a “Monkeypox Info service” listening device has been in place, accessible every day from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., on the toll-free number 0 801 90 80 69 (free call and services, anonymous and confidential) .
This device is in charge of accompanying prevention messages and protective measures, of informing about the symptoms. The first symptoms of monkeypox are fever, muscle aches, fatigue. Then an extensive rash appears (macules, papules then pustules). The diagnosis of monkeypox is made through a biological test (PCR). Complications occur in 1 to 10% of cases.
Sex between men, multiple partners…
The toll-free number provides information on treatments and vaccinations, advises and directs you to care arrangements. Users will be able to find a listening ear and the answers to all the questions they have about the disease (its modes of transmission, risky situations and how to best protect themselves from it, what to do in the event of contact with a sick person, the recommended isolation measures, the course of care, etc.). Since July 8, following a new opinion from the High Authority for Health (HAS), in addition to people who have had risky contact with a sick person, the vaccine is recommended as a preventive measure for people most exposed to the virus. virus: men who have sex with men and have multiple sexual partners; trans people with multiple sex partners; sex workers; professionals in places of sexual consumption.
Smallpox can be contracted through direct contact with blood, bodily fluids or broken skin.
Agen hospital vaccinates
In the workplace, HAS does not recommend, at this stage, the preventive vaccination of healthcare professionals who take care of sick people, the usual hygiene measures and the wearing of personal protective equipment making the risk of contamination very weak. On the other hand, the HAS recommends that this vaccination can be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on exposure, the existence of individual risk factors or at the request of the healthcare professional.
In terms of care and vaccination, for Lot-et-Garonne, the dedicated center is the Free Information Center for Screening and Diagnosis (CeGIDD) of the Agen Nérac Hospital Center.
To date, for the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, there are 106 confirmed cases.