The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that the sudden emergence of the Monkeypox Virus simultaneously in several countries where the disease is undetectable raises long-term undiagnosed infections and recent escalating events.
New Delhi: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday (May 29, 2022) has said that the monster virus has been confirmed in 23 disease-free countries and so far there have been a total of 257 certified laboratory cases and about 120 cases suspected. In a statement, the World Health Organization (WHO) said the sudden emergence of monkeypox simultaneously in several countries where the disease was undetected raises long-term undiagnosed infections and recent escalating events.
The WHO also warned that the monopoly disease now poses a “moderate risk” to global public health.
“The public health risk could be higher if the virus took advantage of the opportunity to present itself as a human pathogen and spread to high-risk groups for serious illnesses such as young children and people with disabilities,” the health organization said.
As of May 26, there were 257 confirmed cases and 120 suspected cases from 23 non-viral countries, the WHO said, adding that no fatalities had been reported so far. The organization also stated that it expects more cases to be reported as more and more non-viral and non-viral countries are monitored.
Three things should be prioritized during the monkeypox virus outbreak.
To address the spread of the monkeypox virus
the WHO has said immediate action should focus on the following:
- Provide accurate information to those who may be at high risk of monkeypox.
- Stop the continued spread between vulnerable groups.
- Protect the best health workers.
- What is the disease Monkeypox?
Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that is similar to smallpox in humans. Monkeypox was initially detected in 1958 in laboratory monkeys, and the first human case was reported in 1970. The illness is mostly seen in Central and West African tropical rainforests.
The virus is a member of the Poxviridae family, which also includes the viruses that cause smallpox and cowpox.
What are the signs and symptoms of monkeypox?
Fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes are common symptoms of the monkeypox virus, which can lead to a variety of medical issues. Symptoms normally last two to four weeks, and the sickness is self-limiting. Severe cases are also possible. The case-fatality ratio has been reported to be around 3-6 percent in previous years, but it can reach 10%. In this current outbreak, no deaths have been reported.
How does the Monkeypox virus spread?
Monkeypox is transmitted to humans through close contact with an infected person or animal, or objects infected with the virus. It is reported to be spread by rats, mice, and squirrels.
Monkeypox disease is spread by sores, body fluids, respiratory drops, and contaminants such as sleep apnea.
Health officials also note that some of these infections are sexually transmitted. The WHO said it was also investigating a number of cases of homosexual or heterosexual conduct.
However, the virus is said to be less contagious than smallpox and causes very few illnesses.
How is the Monkeypox case treated?
Vaccines used during the smallpox eradication program also protected monkeypox. New vaccines have been developed that are only approved to prevent the disease. Antiviral agents designed to treat smallpox have also been licensed to treat monkeys, according to the WHO.
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