DDC has expressed concern monkeypox in Thailand

Department of Disease Control  (DDC) Director-General cited monkeypox infection statistics on Sunday for the past four months. Of all the 316 cases recorded in Thailand up to August 31st. One fatality was recorded. Only patients who develop serious symptoms and admitted to hospitals are treated with the Tecovirimat medication, provided by the World Health Organisation for emergency use, official said.

Meanwhile, DDC Deputy Director-General said that, during the initial period of monkeypox infections in Thailand, most cases were among adults but, since August, it has been observed that 16 cases were found to be teenagers. He warned that young people and gay men should avoid close body contact with strangers and observe whether their partners have clear fluid blisters, rashes or pustules on their bodies, especially around the genitals.