People have not yet completely forgotten the terror of the corona virus epidemic that another virus has knocked in India. Yes, the first case of monkeypox (MPox) has been found in the country. Let us tell you, this case has been confirmed by the Union Health Ministry itself on September 9. The Union Health Ministry has advised people not to panic about monkeypox. While the states and union territories have been advised to screen and trace the suspected patients by issuing guidelines. Let us tell you, this suspected patient of Delhi was isolated in the hospital a day ago and his sample was tested. After which it has been confirmed that he has MPox virus in his body.
What is Monkeypox(Mapox)
Monkeypox is a viral disease, which causes fever and rashes on the body. Due to this, the lymph nodes of the infected person start swelling or their size increases. Let us tell you, lymph nodes are a part of the body’s immune system. Monkeypox virus is a member of the chickenpox or similar virus group. It was first identified in the year 1958.
Symptoms of Monkeypox
-High fever
-Severe pain in muscles and back
-Headache and rashes on the body
– Lymph nodes are also swollen
How monkeypox spreads
The Ampox vaccine can protect against infection and serious illness, but no vaccine is 100 percent effective. In such a situation, you can keep yourself healthy by taking special care of some things. For example, getting vaccinated between four to 14 days of coming in contact with an infected person reduces the severity of the disease. Apart from this, a person can also prevent the spread of this virus by taking care of cleanliness, washing hands frequently and maintaining personal hygiene.
