Getting To Know Monkeypox, A Rare Virus That Spreads In Europe

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JAKARTA - A number of suspected cases of monkeypox have now been reported in several countries on the European continent such as England, Portugal and Spain. Even recently, the United States confirmed a case of monkeypox on Wednesday, May 18 yesterday as the first rare virus identified in Pamam Sam.

This infection was discovered in an adult male in Massachusetts who had recently traveled to Canada. Local health officials said the case was 'no risk to society'.

Launching the NHS.UK page, Friday, May 20, monkeypox is an infectious disease, spread by rodents and infected primates such as mice, mice, monkeys and squirrels. The disease was first discovered in western and central Africa in the 1970s.

Monkeypox is caused by the monkeypox virus. This disease can be transmitted to humans if bitten or touching blood, body fluids such as saliva, to infected animal wounds. Spread can occur through the eyes, mouth, nose, or skin sores.

In addition, there is also the possibility of transmission of monkeypox by eating the undercooked meat of infected animals or touching products from infected animals (eg skin or animal hair).

Child affected with monkeypox (website www.cdc.gov)

In humans, the symptoms of monkeypox are similar but milder than the symptoms of smallpox. Monkeypox begins with fever, headache, muscle aches, and fatigue. The main difference between chickenpox and monkeypox is that monkeypox causes swollen lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) whereas chickenpox does not. The incubation period (time from infection to symptoms) of monkeypox is usually 7-14 days but can range from 5-21 days, as reported by the CDC's VOI.

Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, swollen lymph nodes, fever, and fatigue. Within 1 to 3 days after the onset of fever, you can develop a rash that often starts on the face and then spreads to other parts of the body.

The disease usually lasts for 2 to 4 weeks. In Africa alone, 1 in 10 people who contract monkeypox is at risk of dying. Immediately consult a doctor if you feel symptoms such as chickenpox, which is a watery rash, especially if:

Nodules filled with pus Recently on vacation from a country with high cases of monkeypox There is contact with monkeys or squirrels

To date, there is no proven safe treatment for monkeypox virus infection. For the purpose of controlling monkeypox outbreaks in the United States, smallpox vaccine, antiviral, and vaccinia immune globulin (VIG) can be used. There are also those who give paracetamol and some special antibiotics to relieve fever and pain, also ask the patient to rest to speed up the healing process.