SG's 1st confirmed case of Monkeypox

[Philipkee]

On 6/27/2022 at 3:47 PM, Picnic06-Biante15 said:

Don't know the hospital still practice or not ...  

In 2002, my colleague caught TB and was send to TB Centre (part of TTSH) for treatment. Every morning, he had to take a bus to TBC, Moulmein Road to take his medicine in front of nurses before coming to work. He was given time off to take the medicine and that lasted for 9 months. 

 Doctor don't prescribe you the medicine for home as some would not take them resulting the person that caught with TB has to go to hospital to take the medicine. Forgot whether 6 or 8 pills at one go.... 

No play play with TB..... 

 

When i was studying nursing in the late 90s, the lecturer told us that there was a fear that TB will become resistant to the TB drugs.  This is because taking the medicine is very troublesome and is over a long period of time.  Many will skip doses or omit them after a few doses.  So they have to ensure that people do eat them and this is only ensured if the patient takes the medicine and swallows it in front of them.

Not sure about now with all the telemedicine if taking the medicine over video is seen as acceptable now.

[inlinesix]

WHO calls for 'urgent' action in Europe over monkeypox after cases triple
https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/who-calls-for-urgent-action-in-europe-over-monkeypox-after-cases-triple

[Fcw75]

Monkeypox has evolved. 🥴

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/monkeypox-symptoms-differ-previous-outbreaks-uk-study-2786291

Edited July 2, 2022 by Fcw75

[13177]

On 6/27/2022 at 4:25 PM, Kxbc said:

you are still right.

"TB can be cured with anti-TB drugs. Treatment of active TB, which is sensitive to first-line anti-TB drugs, usually involves a combination of several different drugs, taken for 6 to 9 months. More than 95% of people with active TB are cured if they take all the medications as prescribed and until completion."

https://www.moh.gov.sg/diseases-updates/tuberculosis#:~:text=TB can be cured with,as prescribed and until completion.

Maybe now with telemedicine, the nurses can witness the patient take the medicine via laptop and no need to travel there. But still very troublesome.

If a person got TB, why would that person dont want to take the medication and complete the whole treatment? No matter how long the treatment is. Unless that person dont want to get cure?

[Jamesc]

People with Monkeypox like to go massage parlour

and rub rub their bodies one.

I am a not a doctor

Its just logic

 

 

 

 

 

 

They are itchy mah!

[Ody_2004]

7 minutes ago, Jamesc said:

People with Monkeypox like to go massage parlour

and rub rub their bodies one.

I am a not a doctor

Its just logic

 

 

 

 

 

 

They are itchy mah!

like that is ok.. just don do back door lah! 😁

[Fcw75]

Monkeypox spreads through close contact, and researchers are working to establish whether it can also be transmitted via semen, the classic definition of sexual transmission.

Have to ask @Mustank to stop bukkake liao…🤣

[Jamesc]

7 minutes ago, Fcw75 said:

Monkeypox spreads through close contact, and researchers are working to establish whether it can also be transmitted via semen, the classic definition of sexual transmission.

Hmmmm

They are doing research because

if people use a condom that might stop the spread of Monkeypox?

I am a not a doctor but I imagine a man rubbing his body with a female

will spread the monkeypox whether he uses protection or not.

There again maybe the researchers want to do the research for a very good reason.

Research is via observation?

I am only watching them because its all for research and science. Honest!

 

[Kxbc]

6 hours ago, 13177 said:

If a person got TB, why would that person dont want to take the medication and complete the whole treatment? No matter how long the treatment is. Unless that person dont want to get cure?

Common sense is not really common. Applies to many sg lang. 

[Sosaria]

6 hours ago, Jamesc said:

Hmmmm

They are doing research because

if people use a condom that might stop the spread of Monkeypox?

I am a not a doctor but I imagine a man rubbing his body with a female

will spread the monkeypox whether he uses protection or not.

There again maybe the researchers want to do the research for a very good reason.

Research is via observation?

I am only watching them because its all for research and science. Honest!

 

I am pretty sure there is more, much more, occurrence of hetero sex, but somehow the spread of monkeypox in Europe is mainly concentrated in the gay community. So it's not simply rubbing

Edited July 2, 2022 by Sosaria

[inlinesix]

Matt Ford's ordeal: Catches monkeypox after twice having COVID-19
https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/celebrities/2022/07/04/62c2f8b9ca4741b23e8b45a5.html

[zipping]

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/monkeypox-singapore-first-local-case-2792906

Singapore confirms first local case of monkeypox infection

The patient is a 45-year-old Malaysian man residing in Singapore. 

 

File photo of monkeypox vesicles on a hand. (Photo: iStock)

 

Yasmin Begum

06 Jul 2022 11:00PM (Updated: 06 Jul 2022 11:00PM)

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health (MOH) has confirmed the first local case of monkeypox infection in Singapore.

The patient is a 45-year-old male Malaysian national who resides in Singapore. MOH said the man tested positive for monkeypox on Wednesday (Jul 6). 

"He is currently warded at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and his condition is stable," MOH said in a media statement on Wednesday. 

The man is not linked to the imported case announced by MOH on Jun 21, it added.

The man first developed lower abdomen skin lesions on Jun 30 and subsequently experienced fatigue and swollen lymph nodes on Jul 2. 

He developed fever and a sore throat on Jul 4 and sought medical attention where initial tests for other possible medical conditions were done.

"When these tests returned negative, he was subsequently conveyed to NCID on 6 July, where he was isolated for further assessment," said MOH. 

As of Wednesday, three close contacts - two housemates and one social contact - have been identified.

All close contacts will be placed on quarantine for 21 days from their last contact with the case. Contact tracing is ongoing, said MOH. 

MOH said it will continue to monitor the monkeypox situation closely and calibrate its preparedness and response measures as needed.

"Members of the public are encouraged to exercise personal responsibility by monitoring their personal health and maintaining good hygiene, especially during travel," it added.

"They should also avoid close contact with other individuals known or suspected to be ill with monkeypox infection."

Source: CNA/yb

[zipping]

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-confirms-one-more-imported-case-monkeypox-infection-2794836

Singapore confirms one more imported case of monkeypox infection

 

(Photo: iStock/Berkay Ataseven)

 

Yasmin Begum

07 Jul 2022 10:27PM (Updated: 07 Jul 2022 10:27PM)

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health on Thursday (Jul 7) confirmed one more imported case of monkeypox infection in Singapore.

The patient is a 36-year-old male Indian national who lives in Singapore and had recently returned from the United States.

The man is warded at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and his condition is stable, said the ministry in a situation update on its website on Thursday.

"The man developed anal discomfort on Jun 28, and other symptoms, including rashes typical of monkeypox progressively over the next few days," said MOH. 

He sought medical care on Wednesday and was taken to NCID on the same day. He tested positive for monkeypox on Thursday.

Contact tracing is ongoing, said the ministry. 

Singapore reported its first monkeypox case, an imported case, after a 42-year-old British national who works as a flight attendant tested positive last month. 

It reported its first local infection on Wednesday, a 45-year-old male Malaysian national who resides in Singapore.

All three cases are not linked. 

Monkeypox is a viral disease that is caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. It is typically a self-limiting illness where patients recover within two to four weeks. 

"A small percentage of those infected can fall seriously ill or even die. Those particularly vulnerable to complications are young children, pregnant women or immunocompromised individuals," said the ministry previously. 

It added that the risk to the general public remains low as transmission requires close physical or prolonged contact.

Related:

 

Singapore confirms first local case of monkeypox infection

 

British Airways working closely with Singapore authorities over monkeypox case

Source: CNA/yb

[Windwaver]

[Fcw75]

1 hour ago, zipping said:

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-confirms-one-more-imported-case-monkeypox-infection-2794836

Singapore confirms one more imported case of monkeypox infection

 

(Photo: iStock/Berkay Ataseven)

 

Yasmin Begum

07 Jul 2022 10:27PM (Updated: 07 Jul 2022 10:27PM)

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Health on Thursday (Jul 7) confirmed one more imported case of monkeypox infection in Singapore.

The patient is a 36-year-old male Indian national who lives in Singapore and had recently returned from the United States.

The man is warded at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and his condition is stable, said the ministry in a situation update on its website on Thursday.

"The man developed anal discomfort on Jun 28, and other symptoms, including rashes typical of monkeypox progressively over the next few days," said MOH. 

He sought medical care on Wednesday and was taken to NCID on the same day. He tested positive for monkeypox on Thursday.

Contact tracing is ongoing, said the ministry. 

Singapore reported its first monkeypox case, an imported case, after a 42-year-old British national who works as a flight attendant tested positive last month. 

It reported its first local infection on Wednesday, a 45-year-old male Malaysian national who resides in Singapore.

All three cases are not linked. 

Monkeypox is a viral disease that is caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. It is typically a self-limiting illness where patients recover within two to four weeks. 

"A small percentage of those infected can fall seriously ill or even die. Those particularly vulnerable to complications are young children, pregnant women or immunocompromised individuals," said the ministry previously. 

It added that the risk to the general public remains low as transmission requires close physical or prolonged contact.

Related:

 

Singapore confirms first local case of monkeypox infection

 

British Airways working closely with Singapore authorities over monkeypox case

Source: CNA/yb

Na bei…CECA. 

[13177]

2 cases of monkeypox liao. 😨

[Maxus-MIFA9]

On 7/2/2022 at 12:06 PM, Jamesc said:

People with Monkeypox like to go massage parlour

and rub rub their bodies one.

I am a not a doctor

Its just logic

 

 

 

 

 

 

They are itchy mah!

You sounded so much like a pro .... 

Often go massage parlor to raba raba ?  

[Maxus-MIFA9]

On 7/2/2022 at 12:48 PM, Jamesc said:

Hmmmm

They are doing research because

if people use a condom that might stop the spread of Monkeypox?

I am a not a doctor but I imagine a man rubbing his body with a female

will spread the monkeypox whether he uses protection or not.

There again maybe the researchers want to do the research for a very good reason.

Research is via observation?

I am only watching them because its all for research and science. Honest!

 

Job vacancy for Monkeypox "Researcher" out now.... 

You want to apply ? 

Specially for you, research only on female, ai mai.