New Delhi: The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed 1,310 new cases in eight countries, bringing the total number of cases worldwide to 3,413. The global health body said in a statement on Monday (June 27), “Since January 1 and up to June 22, 2022, 3,413 laboratory confirmed cases and one death have been reported to WHO from 50 countries/territories in five WHO regions.” Got it.”
“Since the last disease outbreak news was published on June 17, 1,310 new cases have been reported and eight new countries have reported cases,” the WHO said.
Most cases of new monkeypox in Europe
According to the WHO, most laboratory confirmed cases of monkeypox, approximately 2,933 (86%) were reported from the WHO European region. 11% of (381/3,413) New monkeypox infections have been recorded in US territory, Other regions reporting cases include: the African region (73/3,413, 2%), the eastern Mediterranean region (15/3,413, <1%) and the western Pacific region (11/3,413, <1%).
One death was also recorded in Nigeria in the second quarter of 2022, the WHO said.
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WHO’s advice for gatherings during an outbreak:
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The UK Health Protection Agency (UKHSA) said on 28 June that there are 1,076 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the UK as of Sunday 26 June.
UKHSA Incident Director Sophia Makki said, “The UK monkeypox outbreak continues to grow, with more than a thousand confirmed cases across the country now. We expect a further increase in cases in the coming days and weeks.” Will continue.”
in present, Most cases in the UK have occurred in men who are gay, bisexual or have sex with men, However, people who have had close contact with a person with symptoms are also at increased risk.
“If you’re attending large events in the summer or have sex with new partners, be on the lookout for any monkeypox symptoms so you can get tested rapidly and help avoid infection,” says Makki. he said.
Actual number of cases of monkeypox may be underestimated
The WHO said the actual number of monkeypox cases may be underestimated, in part due to the lack of early clinical recognition of previously known infections in only a handful of countries, and limited advanced in many countries. Surveillance mechanisms previously ‘unknown’ to most health systems for a disease.
“Health care-associated infections cannot be ruled out (although the current outbreak remains unproven to date). The health effects are likely to increase with wider spread in vulnerable groups as mortality rates have previously been reported to be higher in children and young adults. and immunocompromised individuals, including those with uncontrolled HIV infection, are particularly at risk of severe disease,” it said.
Monkeypox outbreak not currently a public health emergency of international concern
The International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee, in relation to the multi-country monkeypox outbreak, met on 23 June to advise WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on whether this constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). and said that Outbreak at this stage should not constitute a PHEIC, However, the Committee acknowledged the emergency nature of the incident and the need for intensive response efforts to control the further spread of this outbreak.
IHR Emergency Committee for Multi-Countries #monkeypox The outbreak advised the Director-General of WHO that the incident does not, at present, constitute a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). @Dr Tedros The advice of the committee was accepted.
https://t.co/IeSzbrtKcz pic.twitter.com/Uj0DgV5fbm— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) 25 June 2022
They advised that the phenomenon should be closely monitored and reviewed after a few weeks, when additional information about current unknowns (incubation period, role of sexual transmission, etc.) becomes available, to determine whether Significant changes have occurred that may warrant a rethinking of their advice
What are the symptoms of monkeypox disease?
Monkeypox usually presents itself with fever, rash and swollen lymph nodes and can lead to a variety of medical complications. The disease is usually self-limiting with symptoms lasting two to four weeks. Serious cases can also happen. In recent times, the case fatality ratio has reportedly been around 3-6 per cent, but could be as high as 10 per cent. No deaths are reported in this current spread.
How does the monkeypox virus spread?
Monkeypox is spread to humans through close contact with an infected person or animal, or through material contaminated with the virus. It is reportedly spread by rodents such as rats, mice and squirrels.
Monkeypox disease is spread through wounds, body fluids, respiratory droplets and contaminants such as bedding.
#monkeypox Outbreaks are an emerging health threat. To prevent further spread of the virus, @WHO Has issued a range of guidance and recommendations to governments, health professionals and the public. Here’s the latest on gatherings: https://t.co/Z6HvZYzJP8
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) June 28, 2022
However, the virus is said to be less contagious than smallpox and cause less severe illness.
How are patients with monkeypox treated?
Vaccines used during the smallpox eradication program also provided protection against monkeypox. New vaccines have been developed, one of which has been approved for disease prevention. According to the WHO, an antiviral agent developed to treat smallpox has also been licensed to treat monkeypox.