Klong Thom Treatment Facility Shut Down For 20 Days After Finding ‘Meningococcal Disease’ Patient 1 Death

On November 27, 2022, journalists reported that policeman on patrol Khlong Thom Police Station Krabi Province, together with community leaders, volunteer to keep the peace of the village. There is still a checkpoint at the entrance. Ban Khuan Tai Pondok School Huay Nam Khao Subdistrict, Klong Thom District, Krabi Province, which is a drug treatment facility. Outsiders are strictly prohibited from entering and leaving the area. After finding a patient with meningococcal disease 1 person died

Dr Sinchai Rongdej, a public health doctor in Krabi province, revealed that a patient was admitted to Khlong Thom hospital last week and later died. The result was diagnosed as meningococcal disease. Subsequently, on November 21, 2022, there were 5 patients with suspicious symptoms who received treatment. Two cases of meningococcal infection were detected.

Subsequently, public health officials from Krabi province and relevant agencies visited the area. 25 suspected patients were screened and sent for testing at the Medical Sciences Center. Phuket The results showed that there were 8 risky symptoms with an infection. Therefore, a blood test to check for meningococcal disease was sent to the Bangkok Department of Medical Sciences, with those exposed to the infection being removed for special treatment.

As public health officials traveled to the area to collect secretions, examine for infection, more than 400 therapists stood by to administer antibiotics. and recommend disease prevention by wearing a hygienic mask and using alcohol to clean Including reducing congestion to prevent further spread AND closing the place that caused the disease for 20 days, strictly prohibiting entry and exit to the people.