Disease

Disease X : The devastation caused by monkeypox and the Marburg virus is not yet over, the threat of another disease now looms. The name of this disease is Disease X, which is spreading rapidly in Africa. So far, more than 140 patients have died due to this disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) warned about this disease 7 months ago. There is very little information available about this condition, so many people are unaware of it. In such a situation, do we know how dangerous this disease is…

How dangerous is disease X?

Due to the lack of information about Disease X, no specific name has been given to it. It is believed that this could be due to some sort of virus. This disease was first mentioned in 2018. But only in certain regions did people present with flu-like symptoms (Illness Which increases the concern.

Who is most at risk of disease

Most cases of Disease X have been found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in central Africa. Most victims of this disease are children. The Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that of 386 cases reported so far, about 200 patients are children. Whose age is less than 5 years old. It is not yet clear what exactly is the reason for the spread of this disease. It is believed that its transmission is from one to another. It is spread by breathing. To remedy this, certain drugs have been sent to Africa by the WHO, but there are fears that this disease will wreak havoc.

What are the symptoms of the disease

ana fever

severe headache

wheeze

How to avoid illness

1. Do not go to infected areas.

2. If flu-like symptoms appear, seek medical attention.

3. Do not eat food without washing your hands.

4. Don’t be careless in your eating habits

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