Director of the Bureau of Epidemiology reveals the case of an investigation into a Guinean man not smallpox Still confirmed that 7 patients were found the same as the Department of Science prepares to announce on 5 Sept in case of immunosuppression.
On September 4, 2022 Dr. Chakrarat Pittayawong-anon, MD. Director of the Division of Epidemiology, Department of Disease Control, spoke regarding the case of a 26-year-old Guinean man suspected of being infected with smallpox. and claiming to buy sex services at Khao San Road The result was not smallpox. However, the Department of Disease Control is responsible for the detection of chickenpox only. The man was thought to have contracted another infection. Therefore, at present, Thailand still has only 7 cases of smallpox infection.
Dr. Supakit Sirilak, Director-General of the Department of Medical Sciences Ministry of Public Health revealed that according to the Department of Medical Sciences, smallpox has been cultivated. or monkey pox (Monkeypox) obtained from the collection of infected samples in patients in Thailand and bring the virus alive To measure the immune level in people who have confirmed that they have had smallpox (Smallpox) in Thailand. The plaque reduction neutralization test (PRNT) is a culture of live virus. Let’s experiment with blood samples to see how many times it fades to 50% of the immune system. For example, if the titration goes up 100-200, then it works. But if the titrator is above 10, it may not work anymore.
Dr Supakit said that A total of 3 age zones were examined, each zone consisted of 10 people, namely those aged 45-55 years, aged 55-65 years and aged 65 years and over, which would measure the terrain level. Against two species of monkey pox virus found in Thailand at the moment, B.1 and A.2. However, the Department of Science will hold a press release on Monday, September 5, 2022.
When asked if there were any more cases reported at this time. Dr Supakit said that At this time, 7 confirmed cases have been confirmed, but there has not been an additional 8th case.
