The year 2020 was a challenging year for nations; the world experienced a total lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic. As the waves begin to simmer and normalcy is restored to nations; there comes another disease; it’s the MonkeyPox Disease. A number of cases have been reported in a few nations however here is All You Need To Know About The Monkeypox Disease.
According to information from the World Health Organisation; 6 African countries are currently experiencing this endemic.
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What is Monkeypox?
Monkeypox is caused by the monkeypox virus; the same virus that causes smallpox; a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae.
The first case of monkeypox was recorded in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. There were also reports of cases in Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Signs & Symptoms
It’s no news that several ailments and diseases have similar symptoms; the named symptoms are not only limited to Monkeypox. Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle pains, shivering, backache, swelling of lymph nodes, and tiredness; followed by a rash that forms blisters and crusts over; most frequently in the mouth, on the face, hands, and feet, genitals, and eyes. The duration of symptoms is typically two to four weeks.
Transmission
Monkeypox can be transmitted when one comes in direct contact with an infected animal or via the consumption of an infected poorly cooked rodent or monkey. Also, transmission could be by infected droplets and sexual intercourse according to NCDC.
Treatment
there is currently no treatment for monkeypox as processes are still ongoing in the lab. However, the Smallpox vaccine, cidofovir, ST-246, and vaccinia immune globulin (VIG) can be used to control a monkeypox outbreak.
To this end; some governments have banned the consumption of bush meat; Also, regular handwashing is a great practice for all.
Having read All You Need To Know About The Monkeypox Disease; we trust that you stay safe!