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In the United States the cases of Monkeypox was also reported. There have been nine previous cases reported in the United Kingdom.People’s fear of Corona has not yet subsided, and a new virus has emerged. Following the lead of the United Kingdom, there is now a case in the United States.
Yes, we will discuss a virus known as monkeypox, which is now being seen in America following Britain.
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has confirmed that a person in the United States has monkeypox symptoms. This person recently visited Canada.
According to a press release from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the man was first tested in a lab in Jamaica. The virus was identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States. Currently, the CDC is collaborating with the local health board to identify those who have had contact with the individual. According to the press release, there is no danger to the general public from this situation. The man is still in the hospital, and his condition is stable.
Image Credit : www.healthsite.comWhat exactly is monkeypox?
1. Monkeypox is a rare and dangerous viral infection.
2. Flu-like illness characterised by inflamed lymph nodes.
3. It resembles a sack with a drawstring closure.
4. The transition takes between 2 and 4 weeks.
5. Contact with a patient’s bodily fluids or monkeypox lesions does not easily transmit the virus to humans.
6. Contact with infected animals such as monkeys, rats, and squirrels can spread the virus.
7. Contact with contaminated objects, such as bedding and clothing, can also spread the virus.
What are the characteristics of this monkeypox ?
1. Fever, headache, swelling, back pain, and muscle aches are all symptoms.
2. Rashes appear all over the body after the fever has subsided.
3. Spots on the face start to appear.
4. Typically, spots appear on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.
5. The rash also makes you itchy.
6. The spots gradually dry out and fall off like a crust, leaving scars.
7. The infection lasts between 14 and 21 days.
Nigeria reported the first case of monkeypox. Since then, nine cases of the virus have been reported in the United Kingdom and one in the United States. Given the gravity of the situation, the United Kingdom’s healthcare system has been activated. According to reports, the virus does not spread easily.
