1st mpox case in the Philippines for 2024 detected - DOH | INQToday

Summary

A new case of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) has been recorded in the Philippines, marking the first case this year and raising the national total to 10. The Department of Health reports that the patient, a 33-year-old Filipino male from the National Capital Region, showed symptoms such as fever followed by a rash. He had no travel history but had close contact three weeks prior. The public is reminded that Mpox is transmitted through close contact, and testing will be made convenient to ensure fast identification of cases.

Takeaways

• 🦠 A new case of Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) has been recorded in the country.
• 🏥 The Department of Health (DOH) confirmed the new Mpox case on August 18.
• 📅 This is the first Mpox case recorded in the country in 2024, raising the total cases nationwide to 10.
• ⏳ The last recorded Mpox case in the country was in December 2023, and all previous patients have recovered.
• 👨‍⚕️ The current Mpox patient is a 33-year-old Filipino male residing in the National Capital Region.
• 🌍 The patient has no travel history outside the Philippines but had close intimate contact 3 weeks before symptoms started.
• 🤒 The patient’s symptoms began with fever, followed by a distinct rash on the face, back, nape, trunk, groin, palms, and soles.
• 🧑‍⚕️ Common Mpox symptoms include skin rash, mucosal lesions, fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes.
• 🔄 Mpox is transmitted through close intimate contact and using materials contaminated by infected individuals.
• 🧪 The Department of Health plans to make testing more convenient to quickly identify and manage cases.

Q & A

What is the newly recorded case of maox previously known as?

The newly recorded case of maox was previously known as monkeypox.

When was the latest case of maox recorded?

The latest case of maox was recorded on August 18.

How many maox cases have been recorded nationwide in total?

A total of 10 maox cases have been recorded nationwide.

When was the last recorded maox case prior to the latest one?

The last recorded maox case was in December 2023.

Has anyone died from previous maox cases in the country?

No, all previous maox patients have recovered.

Who is the current patient with maox and where does he reside?

The current patient is a 33-year-old male Filipino national who resides in the National Capital Region.

Does the current maox patient have any travel history outside the Philippines?

No, the current patient has no travel history outside the Philippines.

What contact history does the current maox patient have?

The patient had close intimate contact three weeks before the onset of symptoms.

What were the initial symptoms of the maox patient, and how did they progress?

The patient initially had a fever, followed by a distinct rash on the face, back, nape, trunk, groin, palms, and soles four days later.

What are the common symptoms of maox?

Common symptoms of maox include a skin rash or mucosal lesions, fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes.

How is maox transmitted?

Maox is transmitted through close and intimate contact, as well as by using materials contaminated by people who have the virus.

What measures is the Department of Health taking regarding testing for maox?

The Department of Health is making the testing process as convenient as possible to identify cases quickly.