The situation concerning Monkeypox patients is becoming increasingly concerning as cases continue to rise. The majority of diagnoses are among young people, and most of them are due to sexual contact with unfamiliar individuals or having multiple sexual partners.
In mid-August, the DDC reported infections in 19 provinces. Bangkok is considered of particular concern, as almost 100 cases have been detected. According to the Department of Disease Control, from January 1 to August 15 this year, 217 cases of Monkeypox were confirmed in Thailand, 30 in foreigners and 187 in Thais, with ages ranging from 20 to 64 years.
DDC director-general Dr Tharet Krutnairawiwong said that of August 31, there have been 316 reported cases and one fatality, a patient with underlying immunodeficiency. The statistics of the cases are as follows:
– Male cases with high-risk sexual behaviour: 271 cases…
