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