It was only a matter of time, now the time has come: The first case of monkeypox infection was reported in Vorarlberg. The sick man came from a risk area.
As the responsible State Councilor Martina Rüscher (ÖVP) announced on Wednesday, Vorarlberg now has the first case of monkey pox. A 45-year-old man who entered the country from a risk area has been hit. Further details were not disclosed.
“are prepared”
“There is no cause for concern”, emphasizes Rüscher: “We expected that confirmed cases would also occur in Vorarlberg and are prepared for this. The agreed measures have been initiated and the processes are working. Contact persons were identified as soon as the suspected case has been resolved. occurred.”
In domestic isolation
A week after entering the country, the sick person developed symptoms such as fever and a painful blistering rash. The necessary samples were then taken and sent to the virology department of the University of Vienna. At the same time, the state medical directorate and the responsible district authority were informed. The patient is in a good general condition, everything points to a mild course of the disease. The man is isolated at home until the blisters have healed (= end of infectiousness).
Source: Krone
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