Another case of Mpox has been confirmed in the country.
PICTURE: NICDThe Department of Health on Friday confirmed that the
latest patient is a 39-year-old man from Northcliff in Johannesburg. He was
admitted to a health facility in Cape Town last month and tested positive for
Mpox on Thursday.
The latest case brings the total of confirmed cases to
seven, with two deaths in KwaZulu-Natal.
Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox) presents with an acute
illness characterised by fever and general flu-like symptoms, followed by the
eruption of a blister-like rash on the skin.
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The department said it has already started with contact tracing.
"The patient presented with extensive lesions, and he
is RVD positive with unknown CD4. The department has noted that all
cases/patients are living with chronic illness such as HIV, which suggests a
high probability of immunocompromised unless adherent to prescribed treatment,’’
said Foster Mohale, Health Departmental Spokesperson.
"Treatment adherence can prevent new or worsening
health problems, and failure to adhere to your prescriptions can negatively impact
the quality of your life,’’ he added.
Done By: Sihle Jezile
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