Monkeypox emerged as another dangerous virus after the COVID-19 pandemic. Cases of this have also been reported in the United States, Canada and Australia along with Euroc. At the same time, in countries including India, where there have not been cases of monkeypox, there is a vigilance about it. The World Health Organization has given information on Friday about 80 confirmed and about 50 suspected cases of monkeypox.
While some countries have seen or can see an increase in its cases, this includes countries such as France, Belgium and Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain and Portugal, in some parts of Africa. WHO has already informed the world about its rapid spread. In such a situation, it becomes very important to know about this virus, so let’s know everything from the spread of this virus to treatment and expert advice etc.
Monkeypox virus – what is it?
Monkeypox virus is a member of the orthopoxvirus genus in the poxviridae family. Simply put, it is a viral zoonotic disease, found mainly in parts of Central and West Africa. It spreads first to wild animals and then to people, with common symptoms such as fever, headache, and skin rashes. According to the WHO, its two strains Congo, which has a 10 percent mortality rate and the West African strain, which has a one percent mortality rate.
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How does the virus spread?
The virus is transmitted when people come into close physical contact with an infected animal, especially a sick or dead animal. It is transferred from animal to human as soon as it comes into contact with meat or blood. The WHO has advised that in such a situation, meat should be cooked properly.
Monkeypox can also spread between people. You can catch it if you have close physical contact with an infected person. Items such as clothing, bedding and towels, and eating utensils/utensils contaminated with the virus from coming in contact with an infected person can also infect you. According to WHO, the infection can also spread to the fetus or newborn. The virus can also spread faster in children than in adolescents and adults.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of monkeypox include fever, muscle aches, severe headache, swollen lymph nodes, skin rashes or sores, low energy, and back pain. The WHO has said that it is a disease lasting two to four weeks. So far, the death rate in this has been three to six percent.
Is monkeypox sexually transmitted?
Monkeypox has not been previously reported as a sexually transmitted infection. However, it can spread through wounds on the skin during sexual intercourse. It is not known whether it is transmitted through semen or vaginal fluids. Because rashes can also emerge on the genitals and inside the mouth.
What should you do if you have symptoms of monkeypox?
People who think they have symptoms of monkeypox should contact health workers for advice, testing, and medical care. The WHO said that if possible, self-isolate and avoid close contact with others. Also, clean your hands regularly.
What is the treatment for monkeypox?
The WHO stated that the symptoms often go away without the need for treatment, but that the rash and wound may be allowed to dry out or a dressing or similar treatment, ‘timely wound treatment’, may be used to heal it. Avoid touching sores in the mouth or eyes.
Avoid products that contain cortisone if you want to rinse your mouth or use eye drops. According to WHO, vaccinia immune globulin (VIG) may be recommended for severe cases.
Are there any vaccines?
An antiviral (tecovirimat, commercialized as TPOX) developed to treat smallpox has been approved for the treatment of monkeypox. Other vaccines for smallpox may provide limited protection because the two diseases appear to have similar symptoms. People who get the smallpox vaccine will have some protection from monkeypox. The WHO said people aged 40-50 are unlikely to be vaccinated against smallpox since vaccination ended in 1980.
what the expert said
Ishwar Gilada said that monkeypox is zoonotic like HIV which initially came in the form of monkey virus called simian immunodeficiency virus. Such viruses spread to animals and reach humans. It is not a very powerful anti-viral. Its viral keep changing.
no need to worry
On monkeypox, Dr. Ishwar Gilada said that there is no need to panic about it. Rather, information should be taken after studying about it and following the guidelines given by seeing the symptoms.