2 Tangerang Residents Exposed To Productive-aged Monkeypox

Monkeypox or Mpox (ANTARA)

TANGERANG - South Tangerang Health Service (Dinkes), Banten reported the discovery of the first case of monkeypox (Mpox) in the area being hit by two men aged 24 and 31 years.

"The first case of a male domicile has only been in South Tangerang City for 10 months, ID cards outside South Tangerang are 24 years old, the cases of the two men domiciled and KTP South Tangerang City are 31 years old," said South Tangerang City Health Service Head Allin Hendalin Mahdaniar quoted by ANTARA, Tuesday 31 October.

He said the confirmed monkeypox patient known from the male group was between 24-30 years old. Based on the results of laboratory examinations as of October 30, 2023, the patient was detected as having symptoms of fever, lesion in the hands, face and body.

"Both of them have no comorbidities, the current condition has been handled by isolation, there are no complaints, close contacts are monitored by the local Puskesmas," he said.

According to him, all the identified patients are currently undergoing intensive isolation treatment with the treatment period to be carried out until a perfect recovery.

He added, with the findings of the case, the South Tangerang City Government appealed to the public not to panic and remain vigilant monkeypox by increasing clean and healthy living behavior (PHBS) and improving health protocols.

Then, as a form of early vigilance preparedness and a response to cases of suspected monkeypox, his party has also carried out socialization, education to health workers and the public and strengthened the existing surveillance system to carry out investigations and contact tracing.

"If you experience Monkey Pox symptoms, go to the Health Service Facility or Hospital to get symptomatic and supportive treatment to relieve existing symptoms to prevent self-infection," he said.

Hospitals in South Tangerang City are ready to treat monkeypox patients with guidelines for preventing and controlling monkeypox disease for health workers.

"We also expect the participation of the community in early detection efforts to immediately report cases such as monkeypox in their area. Report immediately to the Puskesmas or local Health Service facilities so that they can be followed up," he said.