The war with Corona is not even over yet that a new virus has raised health concerns among people around the world. It is almost 3 years since the whole world has not fully recovered from someone’s disease that a viral disease, a virus called monkeypox is suddenly spreading rapidly around the world. Many rumors are also being spread about the monkeypox virus, as many rumors were spread during the time of Corona. Health experts say that it is important to reach the right information about the myths to the people without paying attention to the rumours. Let us know about those myths and information related to monkeypox-
Can a person get infected with monkeypox virus by eating meat?
Many types of misinformation related to monkeypox virus are being spread in social media. In such a situation, there is confusion among the people regarding this virus. According to health experts and WHO, eating meat alone cannot cause monkeypox! But if an animal is infected and in such a situation, their consumption can spread the virus, but eating healthy, well-cooked meat does not cause any problem.
Monkeypox cases increasing among gay and bisexual people?
According to several reports, it has been confirmed that there has been an increase in cases of monkeypox among gay or bisexual men, but according to experts, the virus does not discriminate against infecting anyone. At the same time, according to Dr John Brooks, Chief Medical Officer of the CDC (US Centers for Disease Control) Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention during a conversation with CNN, any person can be infected with monkeypox. It has nothing to do with bisexuals or homosexuals. Let us tell you that in America there is no threat or restrictions on the gay community.
Monkeypox outbreak increasing due to COVID vaccine?
There was a rumor among people in Britain that monkeypox was spreading due to AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine. People said that through this vaccine, there is an increase in the cases of monkeypox among the people. But experts have debunked this bogus theory and asked people to stop spreading this rumour.
Is COVID giving more dangerous monkeypox?
According to the WHO, caution is needed with this virus, although the World Health Organization has not said that it is more contagious than the corona. Dr NK Arora, chairperson of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) COVID Working Group, told ANI, “Monkeypox is not as contagious or serious as COVID. However, its prevalence is a matter of concern. No suspected case related to this disease has been reported in India.