2023-10-10 07:55:20
Mr. Sunthorn Sunthornchat, Director of the Bangkok Health Office (OHI), mentioned following the trend of the situation and monitoring the spread of monkeypox in the Bangkok area that from examining the number of smallpox patients in the Bangkok area Between 1 July 2022 – 6 October 2023, 308 people were found to have monkeypox. The Office of the Provincial Administrative Organization has closely followed the trend of the situation and monitored the spread of smallpox in the Bangkok area, along with Support promotes knowledge and advises people regarding symptoms. How to spread the virus How to protect yourself from monkeypox Including what to do when symptoms are found to be considered a disease. Especially among target groups at risk in tourist destination areas. or residential areas of the LGBT group in Bangkok By going to the area to provide knowledge and publicize through various online media. People at risk can check for basic symptoms themselves as follows: If a rash/blister appears around the genitals, anus, mouth, or body. and have a history of close contact, intimate contact, or sexual intercourse with a person suspected of smallpox or monkeypox patients Observe yourself following coming into contact with a sick person within 21 days if you have fever, headache, aches, enlarged lymph nodes, rash, or blisters or pustules in the genitals or anus or around the hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth. Hurry and get checked at the hospital immediately. By reporting symptoms and risk history for diagnosis.
In this regard, Bangkok has a system to monitor and follow up on both proactive and at-risk groups. By detecting outbreaks from the disease reporting system and investigating every disease case. and proactive prevention by collaborating with district offices and civil society organizations, NGOs, to provide knowledge regarding service establishments, saunas, and places that are risk areas for sexual intercourse among MSM. As well as increasing strictness in infection prevention and control in public health service centers and clinics, especially services in specialized clinics such as sexually transmitted disease clinics. Skin Disease Clinic HIV treatment clinic At the same time, measures to prevent smallpox along with other health care have been continuously publicized. Including asking people to observe symptoms and follow measures to prevent monkeypox. By refraining from having sex with strangers. Do not have skin-to-skin contact with people who have rashes, bumps, or pus. It is recommended to wash your hands often and not share personal items with others. However, even having sex using a condom can prevent sexually transmitted diseases. But it cannot prevent smallpox. Because it can be infected through close skin-to-skin contact.
Mrs. Lertlak Leelasawang, director of the Medical Office (MD), Bangkok, said that she has ordered all hospitals (hospitals) under the supervision of Bangkok to monitor patients in both emergency rooms (ER) and patients. Outside (OPD) includes hospitals that have specialized clinics, such as sexually transmitted disease clinics. Skin Disease Clinic The clinic treats people infected with HIV. If a patient is found, they must send confirmation of infection through the Urban Disease Prevention and Control Institute (OBEC). Every disease is investigated. Monitor and control disease in the area as quickly as possible. To reduce the spread At the same time, Sirindhorn Hospital was assigned to open an emerging disease control operations center. To closely monitor information, control and supervise the monkeypox situation. If you find a patient with suspected symptoms, you must isolate and quarantine yourself and notify the administrators and Ministry of Public Health immediately. We emphasize to medical personnel that if you find a patient, they must separate the infected patient from others. However, even though vaccination once morest smallpox It will help reduce the risk of such infection. But such vaccination should be done only in persons whose work is at risk. or close to people or infected animals only And the vaccine can still be received no later than 14 days following being infected. If you have symptoms of illness, hurry and see a doctor immediately. Or see a doctor via Telemedicine through the “Doctor Bangkok” application to quickly diagnose symptoms. then isolate and quarantine To prevent the spread of infection Or ask for more information at the Bangkok Medical Office health hotline, call 1646, 24 hours a day.
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