Monkeypox is a rare, but treatable, disease that originated in Africa. It has been reported in America and Europe. The WHO does not foresee a pandemic. Here are the facts.
It is similar to smallpox but it is considered to be much less severe and contagious. Monkeypox, also known as monkeypox or monkeypox, is a rare disease that has been reported in humans since 1970.
Monkeypox, an infectious disease caused by a virus that has been transmitted from infected animals to humans (most commonly rodents), is called "Monkeypox". The virus was first found in macaques in 1958, explaining Inserm.
The average incubation period is between 5 and 21 days. The symptoms are similar to smallpox, but less severe (fever, headaches etc.). During the first five days. Then, there are rashes on the face, palms of your hands and soles of your feet, lesions, pustules, and finally, scabs.
Infections in the initial stages are caused by direct contact with blood, body fluids, skin, or mucous membranes of infected animals. At the moment, secondary transmission (i.e. Human-to-human transmission, i.e.
Experts have stated that although this virus can be transmitted through sexual activity, it is not sexually transmitted. This could occur through intimate and close contact between partners during sexual intercourse, and not from the actual sexual activity.
As far as we know, monkeypox usually heals itself and symptoms last two to three weeks. Children are more likely to experience severe cases. This is due to their greater exposure, their medical condition, and the severity of the complications.
The disease's lethality rate varies between 1 and 10% depending on which variant it is. This includes rates in areas where the disease is endemic, as well as in countries with failing health systems. However, proper medical care can greatly reduce the risk.
Although there are no vaccines or treatments for monkeypox specifically, smallpox vaccines and drugs can be used to treat monkeypox.
In the past, it has been shown that smallpox vaccination was effective in preventing monkeypox at an estimated 85%. Due to the eradication smallpox, the 1st and second generation vaccines have not been administered to the general population since 1984.
