July 30, 2022 – Dr. Sophon Iamsirithavorn Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control said that smallpox epidemic in Europe occurs mainly among men who love men. especially those who have multiple sexual partners If the right precautions and actions to reduce the risk by not having close contact and having sex with strangers. can prevent the spread of smallpox The global smallpox situation (as of 29 Jul 65) has 22,485 confirmed cases worldwide, increasing to 79 countries, with most of the epidemic areas found in Europe. The top five countries with the highest cases are the United States, 4,906, Spain, 4,298, Germany, 2,595, the United Kingdom, 2,546, France, 1955, and five deaths, all in Africa with co-morbidities.
for the smallpox situation in Thailand Case 1 is a 27-year-old Nigerian man. He became ill on July 9, 65, test results were confirmed on July 18, 65, and he fled to Cambodia on July 21, 65. The wound is now dry and scaly. already The test result was a Western African A.2 strain, and from surveillance of over 50 people in the Phuket area and those who met in entertainment venues, no new cases were found in the area.
The second patient, a 47-year-old Thai man, was infected by a foreign man. Symptoms on 15 Jul 65, pustules on the genitals and face, limbs, 26 Jul 65, went to Wachira Hospital for treatment on 27 Jul 65, PCR results confirmed smallpox. On July 28, 65 and the results of the analysis revealed that it was a species of Western African B.1, which is a species that is spreading in European countries. It is tracking a European man who has sex with and is suspected to have spread the virus, with an investigation team now sterilizing the patient’s home. Ready to collect samples from 2 contacts in the house, a total of 17 people, to be tested on 29 July 65. 16 test results have been released, negative results and waiting for 1 more test results. However, we must continue to monitor until 21. day
Dr. Sophon added that has been instructed to the International Communicable Disease Control and Quarantine Station, the Department of Disease Control and the International Airport Communicable Disease Control Checkpoint Strictly screening people entering the country by the Communicable Disease Control Division Report on screening results of travelers from smallpox epidemic areas (Daily data on 29 July 65) A total of 2,527 people were screened, divided into 2,389 European travelers, 138 African travelers, and issued health warning cards. All of which did not find any suspected cases of chickenpox.
However, smallpox is not easily contagious. Citizens are encouraged to follow Universal Prevention measures: UP wash their hands often with soap or alcohol gel. wear a mask and especially those with risky behaviors Please be more careful Reduce close contact with strangers or avoiding sex with an unknown sexual partner To reduce the risk of infection with smallpox If there is a suspected illness You can contact a hospital near your home for immediate testing. For more information, please contact the Department of Disease Control hotline at 1422.