Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong Director-General of the Department of Disease Control revealed that Smallpox is an emerging infectious disease in Thailand. The first patient was found in July 2022. Currently, a total of 43 patients have been reported. In May, 21 people were found, and it is expected that there will be an increasing trend among men who have sex with men. In particular, we must be vigilant during Pride month, a month to celebrate support for rights, freedom and equality among LGBT people. which will be held throughout the month of June throughout Thailand
This disease can be prevented by taking the right actions. People can check the initial symptoms by themselves. If there is a history of close contact or having sex with a suspected smallpox ape or smallpox patients or have a rash/suspicious blister as follows:
1. Having sex with a suspected or smallpox patient
2. Clean the room or share the bathroom with suspected patients or patients while the patient has symptoms.
3. used to take care of suspected patients or smallpox patients while sick Observe within 21 days after touching the patient if there is a fever, headache, muscle aches or back pain, swollen lymph nodes behind the ears, neck, groin, sore throat, nasal congestion or cough, rash or blisters or pustules in the genital area. or anus, or the area around it, on your hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth area If there are symptoms, hurry up to be examined at a health service facility. or hospital For preventive measures such as avoiding sex with strangers. Avoid close contact with people who have rashes, blisters or pus, live in crowded places, wash hands frequently and do not share personal belongings with others, etc.
2023-06-02 03:52:58
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