Monkey pox is the new name for panic . Monkeypox is an ‘absolutely rare and little known’ disease. Cases of monkeypox have been identified in several countries in North America, Europe, West and Central Africa. The infection of this virus is increasing since the beginning of May.
How did the name Monkeypox come about?
Like chickenpox and smallpox, monkeypox is also a virus of the orthopox group. Monkeypox virus was first discovered in 1950. The virus was originally discovered in the blood of monkeys. That’s where the name Monkeypox comes from.
How is monkeypox spread?
First, if a pet is infected with monkeypox, humans are likely to contract monkeypox if they come in contact with its secretions.
Secondly, an animal infected with monkeypox such as monkeys, squirrels, large rodents bites humans and transmits the infection.
Does monkeypox spread from person to person?
Yes, spread. If a person with monkeypox is not at least 6 feet apart from another person without a PPE kit for 3 consecutive hours, that person can also contract the virus.
How many people in the world were affected by monkeypox this year?
So far in 2022, a total of 90 people around the world have been infected with this virus. Monkeypox has also been reported in America, Spain, Portugal, Britain, Canada, Singapore, Australia.
What is the probability of death if infected with monkeypox?
The death rate from monkeypox is 10 percent. That is, if 100 people are infected with monkeypox, 10 people are likely to die.
How long does it take for a person to recover from monkeypox?
It takes 2-3 weeks to recover from this virus.
What are the symptoms of this virus?
Symptoms appear 6 to 13 days after exposure to monkeypox. In most cases, the infected person is asymptomatic. Those who develop symptoms usually have fever, chills, and muscle aches. Multiple rashes like pox are also seen on the body. What appears to be smallpox. If the infected person vomits and has difficulty swallowing, the person should be admitted to the hospital immediately and given saline.
Is there a vaccine for monkeypox?
Smallpox vaccine works against monkeypox. People who have previously received the smallpox vaccine are unable to attack monkeypox due to the development of immunity in their bodies.
Thus, the vaccine for smallpox, which is derived from the vaccinia virus, is quite applicable to the monkeypox virus. As smallpox has been eradicated from the world at present, whether this vaccine can be used again or not, it is possible to decide to give auxin only if the local health committee discusses at the central level, at the state level.
What is the treatment for monkeypox?
If monkeypox is suspected, the patient is diagnosed on clinical basis. The virus is detected by looking at a history of travel to Central and West Africa and testing in four ways. This disease does not require any special treatment. If necessary, supportive management is the mainstay of treatment. That is, in addition to drinking water, you should eat salt-sugar and canned water. Paracinimal tablets should also be taken in case of fever. The disease is being treated with two anti viral drugs. Those two drugs are tecodiremat, princidovir. Finally like covid keep distance, use mask, sanitizer and take precautions.
Leave a Reply