What Is Monkeypox Spread: The cases of monkeypox virus are increasing worldwide. This is a mild chicken pox-like disease. This virus was first found in monkeys during a research in 1958. That’s why it was named Monkeypox. Although it is not yet known from where this virus came in monkeys, but from monkeys this virus has spread to humans and other animals. Initially this infection was found in people of African countries. Infected individuals made international travel to other countries, causing monkeypox to spread to many other countries.
Now this disease has become a global emergency. However, it is a matter of relief that monkeypox is not as deadly as corona. Today we are telling you some important things about monkeypox, after knowing which you can avoid spreading this disease and getting infected by it.
Monkeypox symptoms, causes and prevention
- Monkeypox virus is spread by direct contact with the rash on the body of an infected person and the liquid coming out of it.
- This disease also spreads through droplets of the virus spread in the air when an infected patient sneezes and coughs.
- This can happen to you if you have physical relations and sexual contact with an infected person.
- If a pregnant woman is infected with monkeypox, then her unborn baby can also get the infection.
- You can become infected if you use the used towels, clothing, and bedding of an infected person.
- If an animal is infected with monkeypox, then the infection can be transmitted by scratching or biting that infected animal.
- The incubation period of monkeypox is 1-2 weeks. It may take about 1 month for the rash on the body to heal completely.
- If someone is asymptomatic ie without symptoms, then it cannot infect people.
- A patient suffering from monkeypox experiences fever with chills, headache, muscle pain and sore throat.
- Its main symptoms are rash or pimple on the body and swollen lymph glands.
- Until the rash is completely cured, the old skin does not come out and new skin does not come, you can spread the infection.
- If you see symptoms of monkeypox, isolate yourself and get yourself tested immediately.
- Keep distance from other people until the report comes. Avoid going to any public place or using public transport.
- If you are going to the hospital, then wear full sleeves clothes and full clothes on your feet and keep a mask on your face.
- A person suffering from monkeypox should also keep a distance from the animals present in or around his house.
Disclaimer: ABP News does not confirm the methods, methods and claims mentioned in this article. Take these only as suggestions. Before following any such treatment/medication/diet, please consult a doctor.
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