The Ministry of Health has identified 14 cases of Mpox disease in young men under 40.

The Ministry has said that it will continue preventive measures to curb the spread of the disease into the community.

On Wednesday, the Ministry of Health announced it had discovered two new cases of Mpox, formerly known as “monkeypox”. Both patients are now undergoing treatment at hospitals in Phnom Penh.

In just the past month, there has been a leap from zero to 14 cases of Mpox among young men between the ages of 20 and 39, most of whom are living in Phnom Penh, the Ministry said.

It added that the Mpox virus is transmitted from person to person through all forms of sexual contact and direct contact with wounds, body fluids, saliva, airborne droplets and utensils contaminated with the virus, including clothing. Mattresses, towels, spoons, plates and glasses of water may transmit the virus as well.

Vanny added that persons who suspect an infection should visit a hospital and receive confidential testing. The disease can be cared for and treated without permanent after effects, and usually disappears after two or three weeks.

Dr Quach Mengly, a well-known public health physician, has said that vaccinations are available for monkeypox, so if the disease spreads further, the Ministry may announce a public vaccination programme to prevent further outbreaks.

Ryan754326 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:34 pm When and why did they change the name to Mpox?

Numerous other diseases, including Japanese encephalitis, German measles, Marburg virus and Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome have been named after geographic regions, which could now be considered prejudicial. WHO has not suggested changing any of those names.

John Bingham wrote:

Ryan754326 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:34 pm When and why did they change the name to Mpox?

I don't know when but apparently it was something to do with Monkey Pox sounding racist. Fucking ridiculous.

Numerous other diseases, including Japanese encephalitis, German measles, Marburg virus and Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome have been named after geographic regions, which could now be considered prejudicial. WHO has not suggested changing any of those names.

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