Is Monkeypox Virus More Dangerous Than COVID? | WHO Issues High Alert | Discover the Scary Truth

After the monkeypox outbreak in 2022, the World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to bring together experts to determine if this spread is more dangerous and whether it should be declared an international emergency, as it has affected more than 10 African countries.

Monkeypox, also known as mpox, is a viral zoonotic disease that spreads from animals to humans. It is caused by the monkeypox virus. Historically, it was found in Central Africa and West Africa. The first human case of monkeypox was a nine-month-old baby from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa.

Monkeypox is usually a mild illness that can recover in 2-4 weeks. Symptoms include swollen lymph nodes, fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, fatigue, and a rash with pimples and blisters that can appear on various parts of the body, including the face, palms, and groin area, and can be painful.

It is transmitted through:

• Close contact, such as kissing, touching, or sexual contact with infected individuals.
• Body fluids, such as droplets from sneezing or coughing.
• Infected animals, especially during hunting or cooking.
• Contaminated towels, clothes, or bedding.
• It can also be transmitted from mother to unborn baby through the placenta.

People with weak immune systems and those with multiple sex partners or who are sex workers are at higher risk of contracting monkeypox.

The diagnosis of monkeypox is typically done using a PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) test, where swabs are taken from body fluids or skin. Getting the mpox vaccine within 4 days of exposure to an infected person can help prevent the disease.

Prevention measures include:

• Washing hands frequently with soap and water.
• Avoiding close contact with infected individuals.
• Wearing masks and avoiding touching surfaces without disinfecting them.

If you experience symptoms of monkeypox, consult a doctor to prevent further complications.

Source:- 1.https://www.health.gov.au/diseases/monkeypox-mpox 

                2. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/monkeypox