A new dangerous strain of mpox Clade Ib virus is spreading in several African countries; Several hundred deaths are known.
Thailand became the first country in Asia to detect a new dangerous strain of Clade Ib mpox virus (monkeypox), taps and regions of the world after the outbreak in Africa. This was reported by the Bangkok Post.
The patient who tested positive for the Clade Ib strain was a 66-year-old European man who arrived in Bangkok last week from Africa. He was hospitalized with symptoms of monkeypox on August 15.
Doctors also identified 43 people who had close contact with the patient and put them under observation for 21 days. If during this time a person develops a fever, rash or enlarged lymph nodes, the person will be admitted to the hospital.
Tourism-reliant Thailand has stepped up surveillance and screening measures at all entry points into the country and is requiring all travelers from 42 countries with monkeypox outbreaks to register with the Ministry of Health online before traveling to Thailand and undergo a medical examination. arrival
A dangerous new strain of mpox Clade Ib virus is spreading in several African countries and has killed more than 500 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Thailand is recording a surge in tourist arrivals this year, rising 33% to more than 22.5 million in mid-August compared to the same period last year.
Source: korrespondent
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