106 new confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in mainland China in June! Distributed in 6 locations | Male | Cases

The Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced today the monitoring status of monkeypox epidemic in June 2023. From June 2 to June 30, 2023, there were 106 new confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in mainland China, including 48 in Guangdong Province, 45 in Beijing, 8 in Jiangsu Province, 2 in Hubei Province, 2 in Shandong Province, and 1 in Zhejiang Province. There were no severe cases or deaths.

The epidemic presents the following characteristics: firstly, the vast majority of cases are male to male sexual behavior, mainly transmitted through male to male contact. Secondly, the risk of transmission through other forms of contact is low, and the vast majority of close contacts, except for sexual contact, have not been infected. Thirdly, most cases were discovered during medical visits, while a few cases were discovered through follow-up screening of close contacts. The fourth is that the vast majority of cases have typical clinical manifestations, mainly symptoms such as fever, herpes, and lymph node enlargement, with no severe cases or deaths.

This round of monkeypox epidemic is mainly transmitted through close contact between male and male sexual partners

What are the main routes through which the current monkeypox epidemic is transmitted? Will it cause widespread spread? The National Bureau of Disease Control and Prevention invited relevant officials from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention to interpret today.

Shi Guoqing, Deputy Director of the Health Emergency Center of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention: This round of monkeypox epidemic is mainly spread through close contact between men who have sex with men. 106 cases reported in the mainland of China in June were all men, and 101 cases were identified as men who have sex with men. 96 cases were identified as having sex with men 21 days before the onset of the disease. monkeypox is mainly confined to men who have sex with men and spread through sexual contact. Compared with the speed of transmission of respiratory infectious diseases such as COVID-19 and flu, the transmission of monkeypox is relatively slow, but there may also be a local epidemic. According to the investigation results of close contacts of the case in June, there were over 370 close contacts except for sexual contact, of which only one person was infected due to living in the same bed as the confirmed case, indicating a lower risk of transmission through other contact methods.

Experts introduce that monkeypox virus mainly invades the human body through mucous membranes and damaged skin. By widely promoting prevention and control knowledge, improving public awareness of protection, and taking timely and effective preventive measures, the risk of infection can be greatly reduced and the spread of the epidemic can be effectively controlled.

Suspected and confirmed cases of monkeypox should be isolated for treatment

The relevant person in charge of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention stated that suspected and confirmed cases of monkeypox in China should be promptly transferred to medical institutions for isolation and treatment.

Shi Guoqing, Deputy Director of the Health Emergency Center of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention: The patient's clinical manifestations have improved, and the affected area has scabbed. After evaluation, it can be converted to home isolation treatment until the scabbed area naturally falls off and is released from isolation treatment. For patients with mild conditions and conditions for home isolation treatment, after joint evaluation by clinical and disease control institutions, home isolation treatment can be directly adopted. During home quarantine, patients should live in a single room and avoid contact with their family members through skin and mucous membranes. Pollutants should be disinfected and they should not go out as much as possible. If they must go out, they should wear long clothes, pants, masks, and avoid crowded areas. They should also avoid contact with other people's skin and mucous membranes.

The relevant person in charge of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention introduced that close contacts of monkeypox cases do not need to be quarantined in a centralized manner. After the disease control agency determines the close contact, they will be guided to do self health monitoring. The health monitoring period is 21 days from the date of last contact with the case. Close contacts can live and work normally during self health monitoring, avoid sexual contact with others, avoid donating blood, etc., and insist on daily temperature measurement and symptom monitoring. If any discomfort symptoms occur, they should go to medical institutions for treatment in a timely manner.

Shi Guoqing, Deputy Director of the Health Emergency Center of the China Center for Disease Control and Prevention: It is not necessary to provide proof of nucleic acid testing when returning from abroad. Prevention and control mainly rely on health education, publicity and intervention, strengthening monitoring of medical institutions for key personnel entering and exiting the country. This can timely detect cases, isolate and treat cases, and track and manage close contacts.

Expert: Monkeypox has a low severity rate, and most cases can be cured

Some people are concerned about whether herpes caused by monkeypox infection will leave permanent scars. Experts invited by the National Bureau of Disease Control and Prevention have stated that globally, the overall severity rate is low. If there is no secondary bacterial infection, most herpes can be cured.

Li Dong, Chief Physician of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Beijing You'an Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University, once said that monkeypox is a zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It is an infectious disease, and its virus is called monkeypox virus. It belongs to the same genus as previous smallpox viruses, cowpox viruses, and vaccinia viruses used in smallpox vaccines. Its main symptoms include fever, rash, herpes, and swollen lymph nodes, which may cause itching and pain. If we experience unexplained fever, herpes, lymph node enlargement, especially after close contact with people who have previously experienced similar symptoms, we should seek medical attention promptly.

Experts say that monkeypox vaccines have already been launched for use abroad, while domestic monkeypox vaccines are currently being developed. There is currently no vaccine available for preventing monkeypox, and symptomatic treatment is mainly adopted to prevent secondary infections.

Li Dong, Chief Physician of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Beijing You'an Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, said that since May 2022, the global cases of monkeypox have found that his severe illness rate and mortality rate are still very low. Currently, the proportion of patients who need to be hospitalized is about 6%, and the proportion who need to enter the intensive care unit is about 1 ‰. The vast majority of cases of monkeypox can be cured, but if the herpes is deep, large, and not treated in a timely manner, it may leave scars or pigmentation for a certain period of time. For the vast majority of people with normal immune function, after a positive test, they will gain a long-lasting immunity and usually do not experience secondary infections.

How to prevent monkeypox infection? Avoid close contact with individuals with monkeypox like symptoms

How to prevent monkeypox infection? Is wearing a mask useful? Experts provide reminders to the public.

Shi Guoqing, Deputy Director of the Health Emergency Center of the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention: The main preventive measures for monkeypox are to avoid direct contact with the skin or mucous membranes of infected individuals and the pollutants of the case. Suspected and confirmed cases of monkeypox need to wear masks when going out, and other populations do not need to wear masks. They should not have close contact with patients with monkeypox like symptoms, especially sexual contact, avoid direct contact with rodents and primates, and strengthen personal hand hygiene.

Li Dongzeng, Chief Physician of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Beijing You'an Hospital affiliated with Capital Medical University, stated that the first step is to avoid close skin contact with people with symptoms of rash and herpes as much as possible. In addition, if medical staff come into contact with confirmed or suspected cases, especially when collecting specimens, they still need to wear masks.

Related reports: 48 cases reported in Guangdong Province, 45 cases reported in Beijing City, 8 cases reported in Jiangsu Province, 2 cases reported in Hubei Province, 2 cases reported in Shandong Province, and 1 case reported in Zhejiang Province

On July 14th, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention released the monitoring of monkeypox epidemic in June 2023. From June 2nd to June 30th, 2023, there were 106 new confirmed cases of monkeypox reported in mainland China.

Among the 106 confirmed cases of monkeypox, 48 were reported in Guangdong Province, 45 in Beijing, 8 in Jiangsu Province, 2 in Hubei Province, 2 in Shandong Province, and 1 in Zhejiang Province. There were no severe cases or deaths.

According to the introduction of China National Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the epidemic presents the following characteristics: firstly, the vast majority of cases are male to male sexual behavior, mainly transmitted through male to male contact. Secondly, the risk of transmission through other forms of contact is low, and the vast majority of close contacts, except for sexual contact, have not been infected. Thirdly, most cases were discovered during medical visits, while a few cases were discovered through follow-up screening of close contacts. The fourth is that the vast majority of cases have typical clinical manifestations, mainly symptoms such as fever, herpes, and lymph node enlargement, with no severe cases or deaths.

Monkeypox is an infectious disease caused by monkeypox virus infection. On July 23, 2022, the World Health Organization declared the monkeypox epidemic as an "international public health emergency of concern". On May 11, 2023, the World Health Organization announced that the monkeypox epidemic no longer constitutes an "international public health emergency of concern".