This virus used to be contained within certain countries like Africa, but now, it has begun its spread across the world.
Monkeypox cases have gone beyond 200 internationally in an outbreak spreading among non-endemic countries. While Singapore is prepared to deal with cases here due to an imported case 3 years ago, it always pays to be careful.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has also revealed that cases have been seen in 19 countries, including:
Monkeypox is a viral disease that is a result of infection of the monkeypox virus. It is grouped under the same virus family as cowpox and smallpox.
It has been endemic in certain areas of West and Central Africa, with usual outbreaks in communities in rural areas that hunt and eat bush meat.
There are 2 separate variants of the monkeypox virus:
Infections of the Congo Basin clade are usually more severe than the other.
Thankfully, it is unlikely to spread as aggressively as COVID-19, since it is not transmitted by air but through close physical contact with an infected person.
The disease is transmitted mainly when a person comes into close contact with the virus via an:
Those who are infected with monkeypox tend to exhibit these signs:
It is key to seek a doctor’s opinion as soon as possible because it can look similar to chickenpox. This virus can lead to serious illness and even death in a small percentage of patients.
According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), these are the requirements that classify an individual as a suspected case:
Unfortunately, there is no cure or vaccine available for this disease. Most of the time, it is a self-limiting disease where symptoms usually resolve themselves within 14 to 21 days.
Treatment is supportive, but you should seek a doctor’s assessment for this. You may consider telemedicine consultations or house call doctors.
Although the disease is still being studied, it helps to be careful and avoid infection with these tips:
Maintaining your personal hygiene and being conscious may help to a certain extent!
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