South Tangerang Health Office Calls Two Patients Positive For Monkeypox No Travel History Abroad

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TANGERANG - The South Tangerang Health Office (Dinkes) noted that two residents were exposed to monkeypox or Monkey Pox. However, the two people had no history of traveling outside the city or abroad.

South Tangerang Kadinkes, Allin Hendalin Mahdaniar said the two patients only had close contact with their family for a moment at home.

"We asked the person concerned that there is no history of travel and close contact only to the family in one house," Allin said when confirmed, Tuesday, October 31.

Before being positive for monkeypox, the two patients had symptoms of acute fever of more than 38.5 degrees Celsius after 1-3 days, acute rash, muscle aches, back pain, body fatigue and swelling found in the lymph nodes.

"Then a positive examination of monkeypox was carried out," he said.

The current development of the two patients is gradually improving. He said one patient underwent self-isolation under the supervision of health workers at his home.

"The condition of the patient is currently in good condition, one is isolated at Sulianti Saroso Hospital and the other is self-isolating at home," he said.