Key Points:
• According to the Zambian Ministry of Health, a case of the viral infection Mpox was confirmed in Zambia on October 8.
• Prevention measures for Mpox include avoiding contact with individuals exhibiting symptoms, bodily fluids, and animals that may carry the Mpox virus, as well as practicing hand hygiene using soap or alcohol-based disinfectants.
Details:
1. The Zambian Ministry of Health issued a statement regarding the confirmed case of Mpox, which outlines the following:
(1) On September 2, the patient traveled from Tanzania, passing through the Nakonde border post in Muchinga Province, and stayed in Mokambo, Copperbelt Province, until September 23. Records indicate the patient returned to Central Province in October. Symptoms such as muscle pain, fatigue, and sore throat began on October 2, leading to a visit to Mukando Clinic in Chitambo District. Waterpox and Mpox were suspected, and test results confirmed Mpox positivity on October 8. The strain type has not yet been identified.
(2) The patient remains in Chitambo District and is currently hospitalized at the local health center.
2. The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also issued broad information regarding Mpox. Travelers to and residents in Zambia are encouraged to continue gathering the latest information. As a reminder, prevention measures for Mpox include avoiding contact with individuals exhibiting symptoms, bodily fluids, and animals that may carry the Mpox virus, along with practicing hand hygiene using soap or alcohol-based disinfectants.
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