According to health officials, the number of monkeypox cases in Thailand increased dramatically last month, and they are cautioning people who have sex with men to exercise caution because all novel cases were reported in this group.
Since the nation’s first case of monkeypox in July of last year, 91 additional instances have been documented, according to Dr. Tares Krassanairawiwong, director-general of the Department of Disease Control.
According to him, there were up to 48 novel circumstances last month alone, compared to 21 in May.
According to the director-general, 22 of the new cases involved people who had intercourse with other people and had documented HIV infection.
Seven immigrants and 41 Thais make up the 48 new circumstances. 38 people reside in Bangkok, three in Samut Prakan, two in each of the regions of Chon Buri and Nonthaburi, and one each in the cities of Pathum Thani, Phuket, or Smut Sakhon.
According to Dr. Tares, the majority of new cases involved sexual without shelter or with strangers before getting sick. He continued,” No people have died or experienced severe indicators.”
The director-general stated that avoiding close contact with people or those who are thought to be infected with monkeypox and abstaining from having sex with strangers may help prevent this ailment.
Within 21 days of touch with patients, people at risk may notice if they have rashes on their sexual organ, anus, lips, or brain, as well as a chilly, headache, muscle aches, and enlarged lymph nodes. Those who experience signs may visit a doctor right away, Dr. Tares advised.
The disease’s spread in June was attributed to risky behavior among people of sexual age, particularly people who had intimate relations with men, according to Dr. Sophon Iamsirithaworn, deputy director-general of the Department of Disease Control.
He advised those who might be at risk to develop self-defense skills, particularly when engaging in sexual activity. He also suggested eating just fully cooked foods and frequently hand washing with soap and water or an alcohol-based finger brush.
According to the World Health Organization, people in high-risk groups or those who are infected may sequester themselves for 21 weeks and use condoms as a preventative measure before engaging in sexual activity for 12 weeks after their illness.