According to the World Health Organization, between 1 January and 22 June 2022, “3413 laboratory-confirmed cases of monkeypox and one death were reported from 50 countries / territories in five WHO regions”.
Describing monkeypox as a viral zoonotic disease (a virus transmitted to humans from animals) with symptoms (albeit less severe) similar to those in patients with smallpox, the WHO said that “it occurs mainly in tropical rainforest areas. forests in Central and West Africa and are sometimes exported to other regions. ”An antiviral drug developed to treat smallpox is also licensed to treat monkeypox.
According to the organization, the main routes of transmission include skin-to-skin, mouth-to-mouth, mouth-to-skin, and face-to-face contact through respiratory droplets and contaminated surfaces or materials. But it is not yet clear whether transmission is possible in asymptomatic cases.
The outbreak of # monkeypox is a growing health threat. To stop the further spread of the virus, @WHO has issued a series of guidelines and recommendations to governments, health professionals and the public. Here is the latest for the gatherings:
– Tedros Adhanom Gebreyesus (@DrTedros) June 28, 2022
The website also writes: “In the newly affected countries, this is the first time that cases have been confirmed mainly, but not exclusively, among men who have had recent sexual intercourse with a new or multiple male * partners. ”
This illustration shows tubes labeled “Positive for monkeypox virus.” (Reuters)
Although the risk was reported as moderate, but seeing a simultaneous increase in cases, the organization issued recommendations to governments and the public on how to protect themselves from the disease during rallies. No cases have been reported in India so far.
- People with signs and symptoms corresponding to monkeypox should refrain from close contact with other people, should avoid attending meetings and follow the advice issued by the relevant health authorities.
- Close contact, including sexual contact, with someone who has signs and symptoms corresponding to monkeypox should be avoided.
- Anyone who thinks they may have been exposed to monkeypox should take extra care.
- Information is now available specifically for communities of gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men, including updated public health tips.
- Meeting attendees should always be reminded to apply responsibility on an individual level to their decisions and actions in order to preserve their health, that of the people they interact with, and ultimately that of their community.
The organization also provided guidance to health authorities. “They are invited to identify those events in their jurisdiction that are most likely to be associated with a risk of transmission of the monkeypox virus, based on the prevailing modes of transmission and the likely profile of those present; ensure that monkeypox is included in diseases that are regularly reported through routine surveillance; to ensure rapid isolation and adequate clinical management of identified cases; Keep the general population and event organizers informed of the development of the outbreak, as well as adequately monitor and deal with rumors and misinformation about monkeypox, “the website said.
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