There Is No Medicine For Monkey Pox Yet, The Public Is Asked To Be Vigilant

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TANGERANG - The Tangerang District Health Office (Dinkes) gave an alert signal for monkeypox or Monkeypox. Because the drug for healing from the virus is still in the development stage.

"Until now, the specific treatment for Monkeypox is still limited in the development stage," said the Head of the P2P Health Office of Tangerang Regency, doctor Sumihar Sihaloho via text message to VOI, Thursday, August 4.

However, Sumihar explained that the medicines for Monkeypox are all about reducing complaints regardless of the main disease or to reduce symptoms.

"Treatment is more symptomatic and supportive (to reduce symptoms)," he said.

He explained that to find out people suspected of having monkeypox, Sumihar continued, namely by conducting clinical examinations and taking specimens or PCR.

“By conducting a clinical examination according to the operational definition of the suspect and contact history. Furthermore, specimen collection or PCR can be carried out," he said.

District Health Office Preventive Steps

The Tangerang Regency Health Office (Dinkes) asked residents in their area to remain vigilant against monkeypox or Monkeypox.

Head of the P2P District Health Office of Tangerang, dr. Sumihar Sihaloho explained that to anticipate the spread of the Monkeypox virus, namely complying with health protocols, including wearing masks.

"The method is to use a mask, because Monkeypox can be spread through mouth to mouth also by inhaling skin fragments, or viruses, for example from the clothes of an infected person," Sumihar said via text message to VOI, Thursday, August 4.

In addition, he also asked the public to always behave in a clean and healthy manner. The goal is to prevent the spread of viruses or diseases that stick to the body when doing activities outside the home.

"Cleaning and disinfecting the environment as well as (Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS). Increase awareness with early surveillance efforts, as well as consuming vitamins and nutritious food," he explained.