The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration reports that 136 cases of monkeypox have been identified in Bangkok, some of which have been associated with HIV-positive individuals.
BMA spokeswoman Aekvarunyoo Amarapala stated on Wednesday that 133 of the overall cases are male and three are female, adding that 117 of the cases are Thai citizens and 19 are foreigners.
According to the BMA surveillance database, 121 of the patients were recognized as homosexual, and some of them also tested positive for HIV.
According to Mr. Aekvarunyoo, the BMA maintains an active surveillance system that monitors outbreaks based on case reports and in-depth analyses of each mpox case.
Additionally, to promote mpox prevention in high-risk locations like spas and saunas, the BMA is collaborating with district offices and NGOs. To reduce the number of new cases, prevention is also encouraged in dermatology clinics, specialized clinics that treat patients with HIV and STDs, and clinics that treat sexually transmitted diseases.
People are urged to refrain from having sex with strangers as part of the preventive effort, as well as to stay away from anyone who appears to have obvious rashes or mucosal lesions. It is advised to often wash your hands and refrain from giving strangers access to personal items.
Even though condoms help prevent STDs, Mr. Aekvarunyoo continued, mpox is discovered to be spread by skin contact.
“People with high risk of mpox will develop a rash or mucosal lesions on the genitals, anal area, mouth, or other body parts,” the doctor explained.
“Anyone who has a history of close contact with mpox cases should keep an eye out for mucosal lesions, rash, fever, or body aches that appear within 21 days. It is advised to get medical attention right away.
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SOURCE: http://bangkokpost.com
