The Thaiger
Thai mpox patient urges public not to assume risky sexual activity as infection source
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A Thai man shared his experience after being diagnosed with mpox , saying he hopes to raise awareness about the disease and discourage stigma against patients.
Key facts
- The 25 year old patient, Thanaphat, also known as August, posted videos describing his symptoms, recent activities, diagnosis and treatment
- A Thai man shared his experience after being diagnosed with mpox , saying he hopes to raise awareness about the disease and discourage stigma against patients.
- The World Health Organisation figures cited in the report recorded 68,096 confirmed cases and 272 deaths across 107 countries between January 2025 and the end of August 2026, as of September 14.
- He visited a hospital covered by his Social Security entitlement on October 24
Summary
The 25 year old patient, Thanaphat, also known as August, posted videos describing his symptoms, recent activities, diagnosis and treatment. He said he wanted to challenge the assumption that mpox only affects people who engage in risky sexual activity.
Thanaphat said he sought medical care after spending two or three nights unable to sleep, experiencing aching limbs and severe back pain, and having changes in his bowel movements.