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First mpox case in Cagayan Valley locally transmitted: DOH
First mpox case in Cagayan Valley locally transmitted: DOH
Colorized transmission electron micrograph of mpox virus particles (red) found within an infected cell (blue), cultured in the laboratory. Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Credit: NIAID
Colorized transmission electron micrograph of mpox virus particles (red) found within an infected cell (blue), cultured in the laboratory. Image captured and color-enhanced at the NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Credit: NIAIDMANILA – The first case of mpox in Cagayan Valley could have been locally transmitted, the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday.
MANILA – The first case of mpox in Cagayan Valley could have been locally transmitted, the Department of Health (DOH) said Wednesday.
The patient, who is isolated in a medical facility, had no history of travel outside the country, said DOH Cagayan Valley Regional Director Amelita Pangilinan in a press conference in Tuguegarao.
The patient, who is isolated in a medical facility, had no history of travel outside the country, said DOH Cagayan Valley Regional Director Amelita Pangilinan in a press conference in Tuguegarao.
"Wala po siyang history of travel...Local transmission po 'yan, hindi yan foreign national or what, because of the close risk factors or the modes of transmission," Pangilinan said.
"Wala po siyang history of travel...Local transmission po 'yan, hindi yan foreign national or what, because of the close risk factors or the modes of transmission," Pangilinan said.
(He has no history of travel... This is a case of local transmission, not involving a foreign national, due to close risk factors and modes of transmission.)
(He has no history of travel... This is a case of local transmission, not involving a foreign national, due to close risk factors and modes of transmission.)
Details regarding the patient's profile remain undisclosed to the public for privacy reasons, the health official added.
Details regarding the patient's profile remain undisclosed to the public for privacy reasons, the health official added.
"At the moment we are are not parang authorized to tell the gender and age and siguro it will be revealed later due to data privacy and to safeguard the dignity of the person," she said.
"At the moment we are are not parang authorized to tell the gender and age and siguro it will be revealed later due to data privacy and to safeguard the dignity of the person," she said.
(At the moment, we are not authorized to disclose the gender and age, and this information may be revealed later due to data privacy and to protect the person's dignity.)
(At the moment, we are not authorized to disclose the gender and age, and this information may be revealed later due to data privacy and to protect the person's dignity.)
The mpox case was discovered when the patient sought medical consultation after experiencing symptoms.
The mpox case was discovered when the patient sought medical consultation after experiencing symptoms.
"Naagapan naman, nasabihan na mag-isolate muna. Nung meron na siyang results nasabihan siya na we follow the protocols," Pangilinan said.
"Naagapan naman, nasabihan na mag-isolate muna. Nung meron na siyang results nasabihan siya na we follow the protocols," Pangilinan said.
(We identified the case because the patient sought consultation while already experiencing symptoms. He was advised to isolate, and once the results came in, he was instructed to follow the protocols.)
(We identified the case because the patient sought consultation while already experiencing symptoms. He was advised to isolate, and once the results came in, he was instructed to follow the protocols.)
She said close contacts of the patient were placed under home isolation.
She said close contacts of the patient were placed under home isolation.
"We are closely monitoring the patient and iyong mga close contacts niya sa bahay… Mabuti naman po sila they are being monitored daily basis by our health workers," she said.
"We are closely monitoring the patient and iyong mga close contacts niya sa bahay… Mabuti naman po sila they are being monitored daily basis by our health workers," she said.
(We are closely monitoring the patient and their close contacts at home. They are being monitored daily by our health workers and are in good condition.)
(We are closely monitoring the patient and their close contacts at home. They are being monitored daily by our health workers and are in good condition.)
DOH Assistant Regional Director Marwin Bello reminded the public to prioritize their health and practice good hygiene.
DOH Assistant Regional Director Marwin Bello reminded the public to prioritize their health and practice good hygiene.
"Kailangan alagaan niyo ang inyong sarili, maghugas ng kamay kapag may mga sakit sa balat, maglagay ng antiseptic at higit sa lahat, 'wag niyo namang pagrabehin ang inyong karamdaman at tsaka kayo pupunta sa doktor," he said.
"Kailangan alagaan niyo ang inyong sarili, maghugas ng kamay kapag may mga sakit sa balat, maglagay ng antiseptic at higit sa lahat, 'wag niyo namang pagrabehin ang inyong karamdaman at tsaka kayo pupunta sa doktor," he said.
(Take care of yourselves. Wash your hands, use antiseptic for any skin conditions, and most importantly, don’t let your condition worsen before seeing a doctor.)
(Take care of yourselves. Wash your hands, use antiseptic for any skin conditions, and most importantly, don’t let your condition worsen before seeing a doctor.)
The DOH has identified mpox cases in three regions, namely Metro Manila, Calabarzon, and Cagayan Valley. It said there was no need to activate the Interagency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), given the disease’s low risk.
The DOH has identified mpox cases in three regions, namely Metro Manila, Calabarzon, and Cagayan Valley. It said there was no need to activate the Interagency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID), given the disease’s low risk.
Since 2022, the total number of mpox cases in the Philippines has reached 23, with 14 cases currently active.
Since 2022, the total number of mpox cases in the Philippines has reached 23, with 14 cases currently active.
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