A 12-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with Mpox in Calabarzon has recovered after undergoing monitored home isolation and receiving appropriate medical care, the Department of Health (DOH) in the region reported.
DOH-Calabarzon said the patient was cleared of the disease on September 13.
The patient started having symptoms on August 10, 2024, with fever and rashes. He tested positive for MPVX Clade Il DNA. He had no history of travel anytime three weeks before the start of symptoms.
Mpox is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It can spread between people, mainly through close contact with the skin or mucosal lesions of an infected person, by talking or breathing, kissing, touching, hugging, sexual intercourse, or respiratory secretions.
Transmissions can also occur via indirect contact with contaminated materials such as bedding, clothing, or linens.
Common symptoms of Mpox include a skin rash or mucosal lesions that can last between two to four weeks accompanied by fever, swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, muscle aches and back pain, headache, and low energy.
To prevent infection, the DOH-Calabarzon consistently reminds the public to adhere to the following health protocols:
1. Avoid close and intimate, skin-to-skin contact with individuals who have Mpox or manifest
symptoms of Mpox infection;
2. Wash hands frequently with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand
sanitizer;
3. Thoroughly clean and disinfect floors, surfaces, and frequently touched objects; and
4. Ensure bedding, clothing, or linens are thoroughly washed.
“If you experience symptoms like sore throat, head ache, flu or fever with pimple-like rashes, consult the nearest health center or reach out to the National Patient Navigation and Referral Center,” DOH-Calabarzon said.
Mpox is treated with supportive care for symptoms such as pain and fever, with close attention to
nutrition, hydration, skincare, and prevention of secondary infections.
