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** First case of monkeypox, has been identified on French, Saint Martin **
On Monday , August 1st, the ARS informed the public that a patient infected with the monkeypox virus has been identified on the French side of the island and was placed in solitary confinement. Minister Ottley urges the public to remain vigilant of the precautionary measures of the virus.
Monkeypox can be transmitted from person to person by close contact with lesions, body fluids, respiratory droplets and contaminated materials.
During most contaminations, the symptoms are mild and can be treated at home. Symptoms of monkeypox can include; fever, headache, muscle aches and backache, swollen lymph nodes, chills, exhaustion, respiratory symptoms (e.g. sore throat, nasal congestion, or cough, a rash that may be located on or near the genitals or anus but could also be on other areas like the hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth. The rash can look like pimples or blisters and may be painful or itchy; they will go through several stages, including scabs, before healing.
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms, please visit your general practitioner.
Monkeypox symptoms usually start within 3 weeks of exposure to the virus. If someone has flu-like symptoms, they will usually develop a rash 1-4 days later.
The virus can be spread from the time symptoms start until the rash has healed, all scabs have fallen off, and a fresh layer of skin has formed. The illness typically lasts 2-4 weeks.
Collective Prevention Services (CPS), and the airport health workers are aware of the current situation and are prepared to take the necessary steps to ensure the best possible screening and precautionary measures.
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ARS confirms first case of monkeypox on St Maarten
MARIGOT–Health authority Agence Regional de la Santé (ARS) confirmed on Monday a case of monkeypox has been identified in French St. Martin. Guadeloupe reported its first case on July 25.
The patient, who was placed in isolation, had been taken care of as soon as the first signs appeared, and his relatives were informed and are being monitored. ARS specifies that monkeypox virus can be transmitted by direct contact with skin lesions, or mucous membranes, of a sick person, as well as by droplets, including sneezes, sputum, saliva.
According to the ARS press release, sexual relations, with or without penetration, meet these conditions for contamination, and having several partners increases the risk of being exposed to the virus. In particular, direct contact with injured skin during sexual intercourse facilitates transmission. However, in most cases, symptoms are mild and can be treated at home.
They disappear in two to four weeks, and cause fever, headaches, the appearance of pimples on the face, body, palms and soles of the feet, which turn into crusts and then fall off. Vaccination, especially preventive vaccination, is possible against this disease.
One should contact Louis-Constant Fleming Hospital, by calling (0590) 52. 26. 74, which offers information and free vaccinations, in complete confidentiality, on Monday: 9:00am to 12:00pm and 3:00pm to 4:00pm, Tuesday: 9:00am to 4:00pm, Wednesday: 9:00am to 4:00pm, Thursday: 12:00pm to 7:00pm, and Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Residents of St. Barts who wish to access the vaccination must for the time being contact the hospital in St. Martin. ARS considers that everyone’s vigilance is necessary to limit the spread of this new disease.