Monkeypox Warning: How the disease spreads

News Desk: Panic of viral disease has appeared again all over the world. This time the name of the panic is MonkeyPix. The disease has already been detected in 12 countries, including North America and Europe. This viral disease spreads rapidly. Therefore, warning has been issued in some countries including Bangladesh.

According to the World Health Organization, the disease could become epidemic in the future if awareness is not raised now.

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Monkeypox is a rare disease. It is little known to people. It is transmitted by a virus called monkeypox. It is a smallpox virus. There are two main types of monkeypox virus — West African and Central African. It is more common in remote parts of Central and West Africa, near tropical rainforests. Experts say monkeypox is far less serious. Its transmission capacity is relatively low.

Early symptoms of monkeypox

Monkeypox will have fever in the body, there will be headache, there will be increased sweating in the body, there may be pain in the back, there will be tension in the muscles, there will be increased feeling of fatigue in the body, but there will be rash in the body even if the fever decreases. There will be rashes on the face, palms and soles of the feet. The rash will cause extreme itching. Itching can cause itching or sores. There may even be scars in these places.
The effect of monkeypox
 The symptoms of this disease are very similar to chickenpox or chickenpox. The infection usually goes away on its own at some point. Experts say that it is possible to cure the disease within 14 to 21 days as the transmission capacity of this disease is relatively low.

The way monkeypox is transmitted
The disease can be spread by close contact with a person infected with monkeypox. The virus enters the body through the skin, trachea, eyes, nose or mouth. Infected monkeys, rats and squirrels, and those exposed to the virus can also be infected. Meanwhile, a recent study has revealed that the virus can be transmitted through direct contact during sexual intercourse.

How terrible the monkeypox is
According to various sources in West Africa, monkeypox sometimes becomes serious, which can even lead to death. However, no one has died of the disease in recent cases of infection. That's why experts don't think monkeypox is deadly. However, everyone is advised to be careful.

What to do to prevent monkeypox
Researchers have found that the smallpox vaccine can be up to 75 percent effective in preventing monkeypox. As a precautionary measure, several countries, including the United Kingdom, are buying smallpox vaccine.

Prevention strategies include minimizing contact with infected animals, keeping hands clean, avoiding undercooked meats, and avoiding bedding and linen clothing infecting patients with the virus. In addition, PPE should be used when caring for infected or positive patients.

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