More countries have reported cases of monkeypox

Many countries have urged people to be wary of monkey pox. US President Joe Biden yesterday called on people to take precautions, warning of consequences if this disease spreads widely. The call came when US health officials announced the discovery of a suspected case of monkeypox in the state Florida and is rushing to conduct related tests. If confirmed, it would be the third case of monkeypox in the US.

Berlin Metropolitan Government, Virtue Yesterday also recorded 2 cases of monkeypox in this city. German health officials have warned that there is a chance the number of monkeypox cases will increase in the coming days, but that it will not be a “contagion wave”.

There is currently no specific vaccine against monkeypox.

In Belgium, the government has decided to impose a 21-day quarantine for monkeypox patients. This decision was made after Belgium recorded 3 cases of infection.

Monkeypox is transmitted after humans come into contact with monkeys. Viruses can enter through skin wounds, respiratory tract, eyes, nose or mouth, spread through respiratory droplets or bodily fluids. Symptoms appear within 5 to 21 days of being infected with the virus and include fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and fatigue. Monkeypox is usually mild, and most patients recover within a few weeks without treatment.

However, the disease can still be fatal, with a mortality rate of about 10%. There is currently no specific vaccine against monkeypox.

Health officials Denmark and Scotland (Brother) yesterday reported the first cases of monkeypox.

Before the above information, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the country’s authorities are closely monitoring this disease to be able to control and take preventive measures as soon as necessary.

Monkeypox virus was first detected in humans in the Congo in 1970, and then spread outside of Africa.

According to scientists, this disease has broken out in more than 10 countries. More than 100 cases and suspected cases have been reported, mostly in European countries.

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