monkeypox outbreakKerala Health Minister Veena George on Thursday (July 14, 2022) said that a suspected case of monkeypox virus has been reported in the state and the person’s sample has been sent to the National Institute of Virology, Pune. He said that monkeypox can be confirmed only after the investigation report comes. The result is likely to come later in the day.
Without disclosing further details, George said that symptoms of virus seen in person and was in close contact with a monkeypox patient abroad.
Recently, there was also a person Admitted to a hospital in Kolkata with symptoms of monkeypox, However, his report came negative after his blood sample and rash fluid report came from NIV in Kolkata.
What is monkeypox disease?
Monkeypox was first discovered in 1958 in monkeys kept for research. The first human case of monkeypox was reported in 1970 and the disease occurs mainly in tropical rainforest regions of Central and West Africa.
Monkeypox is a rare viral infection similar to human smallpox. The virus belongs to the family Poxviridae, which also includes the viruses that cause smallpox and smallpox.
What are the symptoms of monkeypox virus?
The monkeypox virus usually presents itself with fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes., It can also lead to a variety of medical complications. It is usually self-limiting with symptoms lasting two to four weeks and severe cases can occur.
How is monkeypox spread?
Monkeypox is spread to humans through close contact with an infected person or animal, or through material contaminated with the virus. According to reports, it is spread by rats like rats, mice and squirrels.
Monkeypox disease is spread through wounds, body fluids, respiratory droplets and contaminants such as bedding.
How are cases of monkeypox treated?
Vaccines used during the smallpox eradication program have also provided protection against the monkeypox virus. New vaccines have been developed, one of which has been approved for disease prevention. An antiviral agent developed to treat smallpox has also been licensed to treat monkeypox.
(with agency input)