CEBU CITY — The Mandaue City Health Office (MCHO) has asked six patients suspected to have contracted the mpox virus to isolate themselves at home until results of the confirmatory tests for disease are released.
CEBU CITY — The Mandaue City Health Office has asked six patients suspected to have contracted the mpox virus to isolate themselves at home until results of the confirmatory tests for disease are released.Dr. Debra Maria Catulong, head of the MCHO, confirmed the six suspected cases of mpox during a city council session on Monday.She also said that the patients had been instructed to stay in home isolation and were provided with medical and food supplies.
While mpox is generally a self-limiting disease, Catulong noted that those with underlying health conditions could face more severe outcomes.The public is urged to remain vigilant and follow health protocols, especially those exhibiting symptoms such as fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, and the characteristic rash associated with mpox.Residents are also advised to seek medical help if they show symptoms of the disease.
Mpox Patients Asked To Isolate At Home
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