How to protect from Monkeypox: There is an atmosphere of fear among people about monkeypox and people want to know who is most at risk of it and what are its symptoms?
Monkeypox Most Common Symptoms: Coronavirus in India crisis is not over yet and in the meantime, a new disease related to fever has come to the fore, Monkey Fever. According to reports, a person who returned to Kerala from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been found infected with monkeypox. The first case of monkeypox in India has caused great concern in the country and the government has stepped up measures to prevent the disease. There is an atmosphere of fear among the people who have seen the havoc of the Corona epidemic. People want to know who is most at risk of it and what are its symptoms?
How does the monkeypox virus spread?
The virus of monkeypox disease comes from the 'Flaviviridae Virus family and this disease can spread from monkeys to humans. The infected person is found to be suffering from Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), which is colloquially called 'Monkey Fever'. Monkeypox can spread from animals to humans and then from person to person.
What are the symptoms of monkeypox?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned about the seriousness caused by the monkeypox virus and that the disease includes skin infections, pneumonia, confusion, and eye problems. Early symptoms of monkeypox ( MonkeyPox Symptoms: Fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and tiredness. The disease causes a rash on the body of an infected person and begins on the face, which is usually infected. Begins to appear within 6-13 days of occurrence.
These people are most at risk from monkeypox
A person who comes into contact (including sexual contact) with a person infected with monkeypox is at higher risk of infection. Apart from this, those who are in regular contact with animals like species similar to rats are also at higher risk of monkeypox. A person can also become infected by coming in contact with an animal infected with monkeypox. Health workers caring for monkeypox patients are at risk of infection and are advised to remain vigilant. According to WHO, young children and people with weak immunity are also at risk of getting infected with monkeypox.
