A rare disease called monkeypox is now spreading in different countries of the world. The disease has already spread dangerously in some parts of Africa. Monkeypox is a rare and little known disease. Several European countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia, have begun investigating the disease.


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Monkeypox 2022


Monkeypox is caused by a virus called monkeypox. It belongs to the smallpox virus class. Experts say that monkeypox is much less serious and relatively less contagious. There are two main types of monkeypox virus - West African and Central African.


Early symptoms of monkeypox


Early symptoms include fever, headache, sweating, back pain, muscle spasms, and fatigue. When the fever subsides, rashes appear on the body. In most cases, rashes appear on the face at the beginning. Later spread to other parts of the body; Especially on the palms of the hands and on the soles of the feet. The rash can cause extreme itching. These change and go through a few steps before crusting in the final stage. Later they fall off and scars may form in this area. The infection usually goes away on its own at some point. The patient recovers within 14 to 21 days.


The way monkeypox is transmitted

Monkeypox can be spread through close contact with an infected person. The virus enters the body through delicate skin, trachea, eyes, nose or mouth.

The disease can be spread through sexual intercourse, although it has not been mentioned before, but it is now believed that the virus can be spread through direct contact during sexual intercourse. The virus can spread through contact with infected monkeys, rats and squirrels, and through infected objects such as bedding and clothing.


What is the treatment of monkeypox


There is no cure for monkeypox, but its spread can be controlled by preventing infection. The smallpox vaccine has been shown to be up to 74 percent effective in preventing monkeypox. The United Kingdom has bought smallpox vaccine as a precaution.