Preventing and Managing Smallpox Outbreaks: Guidelines and Resources from the Bangkok Medical Office

2023-09-08 09:15:00

General8 Sept. 2023 16:152023-09-08

Mrs. Lertlak Leelasawang, Director of the Medical Office (MD), Bangkok, spoke about the preparations for the hospitals under its jurisdiction. Bangkok supports care for smallpox patients in Bangkok. After finding an increase in outbreaks among youth and the MSM group, The Department of Disease Control has prepared guidelines for disease prevention. Ministry of Public Health If you have symptoms of the disease, be aware that the symptoms are similar to those of smallpox. The symptoms are as follows: fever, chills, headache, enlarged lymph nodes. muscle pain and fatigue In some cases, there may be a cough. or back pain as well About 1-3 days after having a fever, the patient will develop a rash. It starts on the face and spreads to other parts of the body. The rash then turns into pustules. And finally, the pustules will be covered with scabs and fall off. This illness will last for about 2-4 weeks. Most patients will recover from the disease on their own. But in the case of people with low immunity or have congenital disease, serious complications such as pneumonia or death may occur If a patient is found to be suspected, they will be quarantined immediately and will report the information according to the specified guidelines.

However, people are asked to follow the news closely. If you must travel to a foreign country where smallpox patients are found. should be careful Avoid contact with carrier animals. And after returning from a country with an outbreak, observe symptoms. This disease is caused by close contact. We don’t communicate easily. The measures used to prevent COVID-19 can also be used to prevent smallpox. If abnormalities are found, such as fever, rashes on the face, arms, and legs, please see a doctor immediately. Including following Universal Prevention measures, washing hands frequently with soap. Or use alcohol gel often, keep a distance, do not mingle with sick people. or those who have blisters or pustules

For men who have sex with men and have many sexual partners You can receive counseling at the Bangkok Sexual Health Clinic (BKK Pride Clinic), which currently has 27 locations, including Central Hospital, Tel. [phone] ext. 10350, Taksin Hospital, Tel. [phone] ext. 1136, 1140 Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital Tel. [phone] Luang Por Thaweesak Chutintharo Uthit Hospital Tel. [phone] Wejkarunrat Hospital Tel. [phone] Lat Krabang Hospital Bangkok Tel. [phone] Ratchapipat Hospital, Tel. [phone] or 02-421 2222 and Sirindhorn Hospital, Tel. [phone] ext. 10268, 10269 Public Health Service Center (Public Health Service Center) 3 Bang Sue, P.S.B. 4 Din Daeng S.B.S.9 Democracy S.B.S.21 Wat That Thong S.B.S.22 Wat Pak Bo S.B.S.23 Si Phraya S.B.S.25 Huai Khwang S.B.S.26 Chao Khun Phra Prayurawong S.B.S.28 Krung Thonburi S. SB.29 Chuang Nuchnet, SB.S.36, Bukkhalo, SB.S.41 Khlong Toei, SB.S.43 Minburi, SB.S.48 Nakwatchara Uthit, SB.S.61 Sangwan Tasnarom and SB.64 Khlong Sam Wa

At the same time, Sirindhorn Hospital was assigned to open an emerging disease control operations center. To closely monitor information, control and supervise the monkeypox situation. If a patient with suspected symptoms is found, they must be quarantined and notified immediately to the administrators and the Ministry of Public Health. He has also ordered all hospitals under BMA to monitor patients in both emergency rooms (ER) and outpatients (OPD), including hospitals with specialized clinics such as sexually transmitted disease clinics. Dermatology Clinic The clinic treats people infected with HIV. If a patient is found, they must send confirmation of infection through the Urban Disease Prevention and Control Institute (OBEC). Every disease is investigated. Monitor and control disease in the area as quickly as possible. To reduce the spread Ready to emphasize medical personnel If sick people are found, isolate infected patients from others.

However, even smallpox vaccination reduces the risk of such infection. But such vaccination should be done only in persons whose work is at risk. or close to people or infected animals only And the vaccine can still be received no later than 14 days after being infected. If you have symptoms of illness, hurry and see a doctor immediately. Or see a doctor via Telemedicine through the “Doctor Bangkok” application to quickly diagnose symptoms. then isolate and quarantine To prevent the spread of infection Or ask for more information at the Bangkok Medical Office health hotline, call 1646, 24 hours a day.

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