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Three cases of monkeypox reported in a Var campsite
Published on08/11/2022 at 7:11 p.m.
Written by Sarah Dumeau
The people, who belong to the same family, were isolated and left the campsite. This situation no longer presents a risk and does not require other residents of the campsite to leave the premises.
Three cases of monkey pox were reported on Wednesday August 10 in a campsite in the Var, of which the ARS did not wish to give the exact location " to avoid stigmatization ".
The contamination of these people was prior to their arrival at the campsite. “ The family had no close and prolonged contact with other vacationers or with the campsite staff ” during their stay which lasted from August 6 to 11, specifies the ARS in a press release released on August 11.
Even if the family used the campsite facilities (toilets and showers), " outside the family home, the risk of transmission is very low ", explains the health agency. By specifying that " the regular cleaning of the premises makes it possible to limit the risks ".
Therefore, this situation does not justify the isolation or vaccination of the staff and residents of the campsite, according to the ARS.
The state of health of the family does not present any concern.
Monitor for symptoms
As a precaution, hygiene measures are reinforced within the campsite and information is disseminated there for holidaymakers and staff. They are urged to monitor their condition over the next few days and get tested if they show symptoms.
As a reminder, the first symptoms are fever, muscle pain, fatigue and possible swelling of the glands.
In a second period, skin and mucous membrane lesions may appear all over the body. The genital, anal and oral areas are more often affected, with lesions sometimes appearing before lymph node involvement, fever, malaise and pain associated with lesions, WHO said.
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Case of Monkeypox in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Press release
August 11, 2022
3 cases of Monkeypox were reported on Wednesday August 10 in a family staying in a campsite in a town in the Var. This is an intra-family contamination prior to the arrival of these people on the campsite. They were isolated and left the scene. The state of health of this family does not inspire concern.
According to the investigations carried out by the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Regional Health Agency, the family had no close and prolonged contact during their stay of a few days in the campsite (from August 6 to 11). with other holidaymakers or with the campsite staff.
The family used the campsite facilities (toilets, showers), however, outside the family home, the risk of transmission via surfaces is very low. The usual hygiene measures such as regular cleaning of the premises and washing of hands can reduce/limit the risk of contamination.
This situation does not therefore justify the isolation or vaccination of the staff and residents of the campsite.
As a precaution, hygiene measures are currently reinforced within the campsite and information is disseminated to people - holidaymakers and staff -. They are invited to monitor their state of health in the coming days and to consult a doctor in the event of the appearance of suggestive symptoms (fever, headaches, lymph nodes, muscle pain, rashes), with, if necessary, access to a diagnostic test if necessary.
The ARS Paca is mobilized alongside the campsite manager to keep its staff and holidaymakers well informed and to provide an on-site response to any questions that may arise.
Monkeypox is an infectious disease which is characterized in particular by a rash which can be isolated or preceded or accompanied by fever or lymph nodes. The virus can be transmitted by:
- direct contact with skin lesions (vesicles or scabs) or with mucous membranes (oral, genital, conjunctival) during close physical contact with an infected person;
- indirect contact by sharing linen (clothes, sheets, towels, etc.), toilet utensils (toothbrushes, razors, etc.), dishes, injection equipment, etc. with the infected person;
- respiratory droplets during direct and prolonged face-to-face contact with the infected person.
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