37-Year-Old Man Tested Positive for Monkeypox Clade 1b

Khaosod•Society•12h ago

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A 37-year-old Thai man with HIV has been diagnosed with Monkeypox MPOX Clade 1b after having sexual relations with a foreigner.

•A 37-year-old Thai man tested positive for Monkeypox MPOX Clade 1b.
•The patient has a medical history of HIV and previous syphilis infection.
•The patient reported having sexual relations with a foreign man one month prior to the diagnosis.
•Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong shared the case details on Facebook on July 21, 2026.

•The patient visited the doctor on July 16, 2026, after experiencing fever, chills, body aches, and fatigue for 3 days.
•The patient is a 37-year-old Thai male who has been taking HIV antiretroviral drugs for 15 years and has a history of syphilis infection.
•One month prior to the medical visit, the patient had sexual relations with a foreign man.
•PCR testing of fluid from pustules confirmed the patient has Monkeypox MPOX Clade 1b.
•The patient was prescribed the antiviral drug Tecovirimat twice daily for 2 weeks because the patient is in a high-risk group due to HIV.
•Following the medication, the size of the pustules decreased.
•Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong advised the patient to self-quarantine at home for 3 weeks until all scabs have fallen off and new skin has covered the lesions.
•Self-quarantine is required to prevent the spread of the Monkeypox virus to others.

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Manoon Leechawengwong(มนูญ ลีเชวงวงศ์)ℹ️

A respiratory specialist at Vichaiyut Hospital who shared the patient case on Facebook.

Vichaiyut Hospital(โรงพยาบาลวิชัยยุทธ)

The hospital where Dr. Manoon Leechawengwong serves as a respiratory specialist.