Department of Medicine reveals guidelines for diagnosis and treatment and prevent infection in case of smallpox For medical and public health personnel in hospitals at all levels, “Hospital Hospital, Hospital, Hospital”, issue dated 31 July 65
In this guideline, the diagnosis Caring for suspected patients in different levels of hospitals whole hospital center general hospital community hospital and sub-district health promoting hospitals including prevention and control guidelines for the spread of infection Protection of medical and public health personnel This will have guidelines for choosing personal protective equipment. For medical personnel who take care of patients, etc.
The Department of Medicine publishes diagnostic guidelines. Treatment and prevention of infection The case of smallpox (Monkeypox) July 31, 2022
Chickenpox (Monkey Pox)
• The causative agent is monkeypox virus, which is a group of Orthopoxvirus genus, family Poxviridae
• Chickenpox is a mild disease that heals on its own, but can be severe in people with low immune systems.
young children, with a mortality rate of less than 5%.
• The duration of onset of the disease is approximately 2 – 4 weeks.
• Due to smallpox. It was only reported in Thailand for the first time, so it was necessary to accept the patient.
Treat every patient
The incubation period is 7 – 21 days.
Signs and symptoms Patients usually start with a fever and a rash. It starts with a red blister regarding 5-7 days following infection.
and the blisters will turn into blisters, pustules, and dry to scaly The blisters are very few.
the severity of the disease and patient response Total duration is regarding 2 to 4 weeks.
Most infections and infections are transmitted by direct contact with the patient’s rash during the transmission phase. or secretions
from confirmed patients Aerosol transmission may be possible, especially if aerosol-inducing procedures are performed.
Small (contact transmission & droplet transmission)
In this guideline, the diagnosis Caring for suspected patients in different levels of hospitals whole hospital center general hospital community hospital and sub-district health promoting hospitals including prevention and control guidelines for the spread of infection Protection of medical and public health personnel This will have guidelines for choosing personal protective equipment. for medical personnel who take care of patients, etc.
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