MARIGOT:--- The ARS has announced in a press release that they have identified one case of the Monkey Pox on Saint Martin on August 1, of a case
The patient was placed in isolation and is being monitored as soon as the first suggestive signs appear. His relatives were also informed and are also being monitored.
As a reminder, the monkeypox virus can be transmitted by direct contact with the lesions
skin or mucous membranes of a sick person as well as by droplets (saliva, sneezing, sputtering, etc.). Sexual intercourse with or without penetration meets these conditions for contamination, and having multiple partners increases the risk of being exposed to the virus.
In particular, direct contact with damaged skin during sexual intercourse facilitates transmission.
In the majority of cases, the symptoms are mild and can be treated at home. It will disappear in 2 to 4 weeks (fever, headaches, appearance of pimples on the face, body, palms of the hands, and the soles of the feet which turn into scabs and then fall off).
Vaccination (including preventive) is possible against this disease; this is done through the CEGGID of the CH LCF (05 90 52 26 74) which offers information and free vaccinations, in confidentiality,
• Monday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Thursday: 12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
It should be noted that the inhabitants of Saint-Barthélemy wishing to access vaccination must get closer to the CEGGID of Saint-Martin. The modalities of the dispensation of these vaccines will be adapted to the expression of requests.
Everyone's vigilance is necessary to limit the spread of this new disease.
