WHO warns as more Monkeypox virus cases identified?...
On the increasing cases of monkeypox, the World health Organization (WHO) has warned that the disease may spread even in countries where this disease is not present. The World health Organization may issue an advisory regarding this disease in the coming days.
1. Monkeypox
The World health Organization has said that the situation is changing rapidly. In such a situation, there is a need to look into the increasing cases of monkeypox. It is a non-endemic disease which is not even present in some countries.
2. Patients are not getting infected due to travel history
The World health Organization has said that epidemiological investigation is ongoing. So far it has not been proved that travel history is a factor for this disease. people coming from infected places are not falling prey to monkeypox.
3. Gay men are getting infected more
According to the current data, so far more cases of infection have been found in gay men (MSM). Although it would be wrong to say that only homosexuals are reporting its cases. Children are also getting infected by this.
4. What is monkeypox?
Monkeypox, according to the World health Organization, is a rare viral disease whose cases are found mainly in tropical rainforest regions of Central and West Africa.
5. What are the symptoms of monkeypox?
In general, people infected with monkeypox usually have symptoms such as fever, rash and swollen lymph nodes. So far, cases of infection have been reported in at least eight countries of Europe. About 80 cases have been detected in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, sweden and the UK. The total cases have gone up to more than 120.
6. What is WHO doing?
The World health Organization has said that efforts are being made with the affected countries to trace the source of infection, and increase information about the spread of the virus and ways to control it. Guidelines are being given to many countries regarding surveillance, testing, infection, prevention and control measures, clinic management, risk communication and community contact and interaction.
7. How is monkeypox spread?
The monkeypox virus is mostly spread by rats and primates. It can also be spread by touching infected skin, speaking, swallowing droplets, having sexual contact, or touching bedding or sheets.
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