2023-11-02 09:00:00
Health 2 Nov. ’23 16:002023-11-02
Mr. Sunthorn Sunthornchart, Director of the Health Department BMA spoke about the smallpox situation in the Bangkok area saying that from 1 July 2022 – 27 October 2023, there were 342 patients, most of whom were in the diverse sexual group, 313 of whom were known to be infected with HIV. 157 cases, 27 cases were infected with syphilis. The most common age groups were 31-40 years old, 139 cases, and 21-30 years old, 113 cases. During the past week, 9 new cases were found. The Office of the Provincial Health Office has been following the trend of the situation. and closely monitor the spread of smallpox in the Bangkok area, along with supporting and promoting knowledge to the public about the symptoms. How to spread the virus How to protect yourself from smallpox Including what to do when symptoms are found to be considered a disease. Especially among target groups at risk in tourist destination areas. or residential areas of people with diverse sexualities in the Bangkok area Through various public relations channels, including going to the area to provide knowledge and online media, Bangkok has a surveillance system to follow up on at-risk groups. By monitoring both passively, including detecting outbreaks from disease reporting systems. Investigation of every disease case and proactive surveillance in collaboration with district offices and civil society organizations (NGOs) to provide knowledge to service establishments, saunas, and places that are risky areas for sexual intercourse among MSM.
For people at risk, they can check for basic symptoms themselves as follows: If a rash/blister appears around the genitals, anus, mouth, or body. and have a history of close contact, intimate contact, or sexual intercourse with a person suspected of smallpox or smallpox patients Observe yourself after coming into contact with a sick person within 21 days if you have symptoms of fever, headache, aches, enlarged lymph nodes, rash, or blisters or pustules in the genitals or anus or surrounding areas on the hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth. Hurry and get checked at the hospital immediately. By reporting symptoms and risk history for diagnosis. Smallpox can be prevented by refraining from having sex with strangers. not sexually promiscuous Do not have skin-to-skin contact with people who have rashes, blisters, or pus. It is recommended that you wash your hands often and do not share personal items with others. Emphasize that having sex using condoms can prevent sexually transmitted diseases. But it cannot prevent smallpox. Because it can be infected through close skin-to-skin contact. By regularly observing those you meet to see if they are feeling sick or not. Wearing a mask will help reduce the risk of various diseases.
Mrs. Lertluck Leelasawang, director of the Bangkok Medical Office, said the BMA has been following up and preparing to watch out for monkeypox. By ordering all hospitals under Bangkok to monitor patients in both emergency departments (ER) and outpatient departments (OPD), including hospitals with specialized clinics such as sexually transmitted disease clinics. Skin Disease 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 At the same time, Sirindhorn Hospital was assigned to open an emerging disease control operations center. To closely monitor information, control and supervise the smallpox 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.
In addition, emphasis was placed on medical personnel. If sick people are found, isolate infected patients from others. As for vaccination against smallpox Although it can help reduce the risk of such infection. But injections should be done only in people whose jobs are at risk. or close contact with infected people or animals only And the vaccine can still be received no later than 14 days after being infected. If you have any symptoms of illness, hurry and see your doctor immediately at “Bangkok Multisexual Health Clinic” or see a doctor via Telemedicine through the “Bangkok Doctor” application to quickly diagnose symptoms. then isolate and quarantine To prevent the spread of infection For more information, please contact the Bangkok Medical Office health hotline, call 1646, service 24 hours a day.
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