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Dong Nai has just recorded its first positive case of monkeypox virus. This is a case with an unknown source of infection.
On September 25, the Dong Nai Province Center for Disease Control (CDC) announced that it had just reported an epidemiological investigation of a case positive for monkeypox virus. This is the first case of monkeypox in Dong Nai Province, and the source of infection has not been determined.
Male patient named LVT, 25 years old, permanent resident of Xuan Truong commune, Xuan Loc district.
According to the report, on September 2, the patient stayed at home in Trung Nghia hamlet, Xuan Truong commune, Xuan Loc district and had contact with 4 family members. On September 16, Mr. T. had contact with his girlfriend in Binh Duong province.
On September 17, Mr. T. developed symptoms of fever, chills, sweating, itching, and pustules in the genital area. The patient went to a private clinic (address unknown) for examination and treatment but the symptoms did not improve.
On September 22, Mr. T. went to the Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital for examination with itching, swollen groin lymph nodes, and a pustular rash on the face, oral mucosa, palms, feet, and genitals. Doctors diagnosed Mr. T. with suspected monkeypox. The Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital took samples and sent them to the Ho Chi Minh City Pasteur Institute, which tested positive for monkeypox virus.
Dong Nai CDC has instructed those who have been in contact with the patient to monitor their health and immediately report any unusual symptoms to the health department or local authorities. At the same time, the CDC is coordinating with the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control to continue investigating Mr. T's contact history with colleagues and relatives from September 17 to present.
In addition, Dong Nai Provincial CDC has transferred information about the patient's girlfriend to Binh Duong Provincial CDC for verification.
Monkeypox is a contagious viral disease. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, swollen lymph nodes, chills, fatigue, and a rash that looks like blisters on the face, inside the mouth, or other parts of the body such as the hands, feet, chest, genitals, or anus. It can be spread by handling wild meat, animal bites or scratches, body fluids, contaminated objects, or close contact with an infected person.
According to Vietnamnet