The Health Department confirms that the number of Mpox cases in South Africa has now risen to 13, despite ongoing efforts to stop the spread of the disease.
The total number of cases has grown from seven to 13, and so far, there have only been cases in three provinces in the country . Only two patients have succumbed to their Mpox symptoms.. Hand hygiene is one of the effective ways to protect people from getting sick and prevent transmission of diseases.
Mohale reported that the department received its first batch of Mpox-specific treatment, Tecovirimat, also known as TPOXX or ST-246, which will be used for treating patients with severe health complications. While the medication is not yet registered in South Africa, it is being used under a Section 21 application to the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority.
‘The process to secure more treatment, including vaccines, is under way in case the need arises. However, all mild cases will continue to be managed with supportive treatment used to manage complications like fever, pneumonia and skin infections,’ Mohale said. Mpox symptoms include rashes, which may last for two to four weeks, fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy and swollen glands.
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