First case of Monkeypox in India: Symptoms, illness, treatment
New Delhi [India], July 15: With India reporting its first monkeypox case in Kerala and the global outbreak of the disease continues, here's everything you need to know about the virus.
What is monkeypox?
As per World Health Organisation (WHO) it is a viral zoonotic infection caused by the monkeypox virus. It is an illness, which can spread from animals to humans. It can also spread from person to person.
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What are the symptoms of monkeypox?
Fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy and swollen lymph nodes are the most common symptoms of monkeypox.
Apart from this, there can be the development of a rash which can last for two to three weeks. The rash can be found on the face, palms of the hands, soles of the feet, eyes, mouth, throat, groin, and genital and/or anal regions of the body. The number of lesions can range from one to several thousand.
How does monkeypox spread?
The illness can spread from person to person and also from animal to person. The illness can spread to people when they come into physical contact with an infected animal. Animal hosts include rodents and primates.
The research on people infected with the virus is still underway and as per WHO, monkeypox spreads from person to person through close contact with someone who has a monkeypox rash, including through face-to-face, skin-to-skin, mouth-to-mouth or mouth-to-skin contact.
Who is at risk of catching monkeypox?
People who live with or have close contact with someone who has monkeypox, or who has regular contact with animals who could be infected, are most at risk.
How can I protect myself and others against monkeypox?
One can reduce the risk of catching monkeypox by limiting close contact with people who have suspected or confirmed monkeypox, or with animals who could be infected.
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Meanwhile, India reported first monkeypox case in Kerala on July 15 from a traveller arriving in Kerala from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) three days ago testing positive for the viral disease.
-PTC News
