Smallpox infected with close contact heals spontaneously in 4 weeks

The director-general of the Department of Medical Services reveals that smallpox, infected by close contact, will heal spontaneously in 4 weeks. Mild symptoms, treat symptomatically. but if the symptoms are severe We are ready to treat Repeat, but do not panic.

On July 30, 65, Dr. Somsak Ankasil, Director-General of the Medical Department, revealed that from the Department of Disease Control went to the area to investigate smallpox cases, which is the second case in Thailand living in Bangkok It was found that it was a 47-year-old Thai male patient with a history of having sex with a foreign man. The patient began to have body aches about 1 week ago, and found pustules on his body and genitals. inpatient hospital to prevent the spread of infection As for the 10 co-exposed contacts, the Department of Disease Control has given The disease investigation team closely monitors the contacts.

Chickenpox or monkeypox is a disease caused by a virus (POX Virus) in the same group as smallpox. but less violent The global situation of smallpox (as of 27 Jul 65) has 20,849 confirmed cases worldwide, with 74 countries confirmed cases, with most of the epidemic areas in Europe. The top five countries with the highest cases were the United States, 4,639, Spain 4,001, Germany 2,459, the United Kingdom, 2,367 and France 978. Most were almost entirely male. and five deaths, all of which are in Africa. While deaths from smallpox were found in more than 60 percent of cases.

On the side, Dr. Naruemon Sawanpanyalert Dr. Songwut, Department of Medical Affairs revealed that the transmission and spread of the disease found that most of them are transmitted by contact with secretions from pustules, scabs (Contact) of patients if they are in close contact with patients, such as eating. rice or in the same room or sleep together Transmission may be transmitted through a droplet. Monkey pox virus has a sheath. Naturally, it is an unhealthy virus. Washed with soap and died. But will the virus stay in the environment for a long time? There is not enough information. In fact, this virus is not easy to infect, but it is not difficult. If you are close to a confirmed patient, there is a chance. But if you wash your hands often Protect yourself by wearing a mask to reduce the chances of being exposed to the virus. The incubation period for the disease depends on the individual’s immunity. Generally, the incubation period is between 7-21 days, but some have a longer incubation period.

Symptoms seen in smallpox patients, in addition to fever, body aches enlarged lymph nodes A study was reported in In a medical journal, it was found that 56.3% of patients had rashes or ulcers on the pustular surface or mucous membranes of various organs. The rash, blister, or ulcer occurred on the genitals, 56.3%, on the anus 41.6%. Most patients (86%) had other symptoms. with others, such as fever, enlarged lymph nodes or muscle pain These symptoms occur before the rash. or after the rash Some patients develop a rash with no other accompanying symptoms. Other symptoms are anal pain, sore throat, oral ulcers, and swelling of the penis. Up to a third of patients are also co-infected with HIV. The symptoms disappear on their own within 2-4 weeks. Treatment focuses on supportive treatment. It is symptomatic treatment, such as fever, antipyretic drugs, and specific medicines. There is no specific cure yet. There are drugs that are used to treat smallpox patients. In other countries, it is used for research studies in caring for severely symptomatic smallpox patients. from the Society of Dermatology Pediatric Infectious Diseases Association, Royal College, Department of Disease Control, Department of Medical Sciences Discussing the treatment guidelines for monkeypox on 27 July 2022. The conclusion is now and is in the process of preparing information to be presented at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) meeting at the ministry level for approval on the date of approval. Monday, August 1, so smallpox not easy to contact must be in close contact Most heal on their own. Treat according to the symptoms of the disease don’t panic

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