Malta’s First Case Of Sexually Transmitted Mpox Detected, Patient Isolated
Malta has detected its first case of mpox, health authorities announced this morning.
The case was imported and sexually transmitted; it involves an individual who is currently clinically stable and does not require hospital admission.
At this stage, the specific variant of the virus in this case has not yet been identified and the patient has been isolated while contact tracing efforts are underway.
In the meantime, the Health Ministry urged the public to take the following precautions:
– Practice safe sex and have open conversations with partners about sexual health.
– Avoid close contact with individuals who exhibit symptoms of Mpox, such as fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes.
– Maintain good hygiene practices, including regular hand washing with soap and water.
– Seek medical advice if you experience symptoms or have been in contact with someone diagnosed with mpox.
Mpox is spread through direct skin-to-skin contact with the rash or scabs of a person with the virus, contact with saliva as well as upper respiratory secretions (snot and mucus) and bodily fluids or lesions around the anus, rectum, or vagina from a person with mpox, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The virus can also spread through contact with objects, fabrics, and surfaces that have not been disinfected after use by someone with mpox.
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