Monkey fever cases are being seen increasing in many states of the country, especially Karnataka is the state affected by it. According to recent reports, two people have died due to monkey fever in Karnataka. The first death was that of an 18-year-old girl on January 8 while the second death of a 79-year-old man was reported in Udupi district.
According to news agency PTI, a total of 49 cases have been reported from the state till Sunday. As the cases of monkey fever are increasing, health experts have advised all people to remain alert and keep a serious eye on its symptoms.
A senior state health official said, all precautionary measures are being taken and district authorities are working closely to prevent the spread of the infection in the state. Since there is no specific treatment available for this disease, everyone has been advised to continuously monitor the symptoms and make efforts for prevention.
Important to know about monkey fever
Health experts say, given the increasing risk of infection, it is important for everyone to know about monkey fever and identify its symptoms in time. Monkey fever, also known as Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), can spread the infection from animals to humans. Especially its risk is seen more in forested areas, areas where the population of monkeys is high.
There is a danger of it spreading to humans due to the bite of ticks found in the bodies of monkeys.
Experts said, to pay attention to symptoms
Given the increasing threat of monkey fever in Karnataka, neighboring states have also been alerted. Health experts say, if you are showing symptoms of monkey fever, then immediately consult a health expert in this regard. By timely identification and treatment of symptoms, the risk of developing serious symptoms of the disease can be reduced.
Doctors say, the incubation period of monkey fever can be three to eight days, that is, after infection, it can take up to eight days for symptoms to appear.
The risk of infection can be serious
Doctors say that after infection, most people may be at risk of symptoms like sudden fever, severe headache, muscle pain, and fatigue. As the disease progresses, the risk of gastrointestinal symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea also increases. Experts say, cases of monkey fever can be fatal, so everyone needs to remain cautious.
Bleeding problems like nose bleeding and bleeding gums have also been seen in people suffering from severe disease of monkey fever. It may also cause neurological complications to develop.
How to prevent this serious disease
Medical reports suggest that it is important to continue prevention from KFD, as there is no specific treatment for the disease in case of infection. To prevent infection, vaccines are given in the affected states of the country. Since there is no specific treatment for the infection, supportive treatment is used to manage the symptoms.
If you live in infested areas, wearing protective clothing can be a safe way to avoid tick bites. By starting treatment on time, the disease can be prevented from taking a serious form.
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