New Delhi: Although the world is dealing with the Kovid epidemic, many countries have reported unprecedented Monkeypox outbreak. With sudden Increase in cases of monkeypoxThe government in India is on alert and is closely monitoring the development of the disease. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Friday that no cases of monkeypox have been reported in the country so far. ICMR scientist Dr. Aparna Mukherjee also revealed The main symptoms of monkeypox These include high fever, body aches, rashes, etc.Also read – Breaking News LIVE: Former Maharashtra Minister Anil Deshmukh admitted to ICU after complaining of chest pain
“India is ready for the infection as it is spreading rapidly in Europe, the US and other countries. However, no cases have been reported in India so far, “said Dr Aparna Mukherjee. Also read – Monkeypox scare in India: prepares isolation ward at Mumbai Civil Body Hospital, advises
“We have to observe Unusual symptoms of monkeypox Such as high fever, multiple lymphadenopathy, large lymph nodes, body aches, rashes, etc., especially those who have a history of travel from infected countries, “said the ICMR scientist. Also read – Monkeypox quarantine: Belgium becomes 1st country to introduce mandatory separation measures in view of increasing cases
“So anyone who has a history of traveling to these countries where we are finding these cases can test themselves with such distinctive features. We should not panic. It is usually spread through close contact, “she said.
Monkeypox Symptoms: ICMR reveals 5 key indicators
- High fever
- Body aches
- Rash
- Too many lymphadenopathy
- Large lymph nodes
Monkeypox outbreak: What to do after you notice any of these symptoms
The ICMR said those who witnessed the symptoms could get tested immediately. “People who have witnessed the symptoms can test, either from the fluid coming out of the wound or from respiratory samples, and like the National Institute of Virology, this is the setting for testing for the virus,” said Dr. Mukherjee said.
Positive cases will only be considered if the monkeypox virus (polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and / or sequencing by investigation of unique sequences of viral DNA) is confirmed.
Monkeypox: Baby is at risk, says ICMR
The ICMR also said so Children are at greater risk Monkeypox attracts infections. Explain why Children are at higher risk of contracting monkeypox“Children are more susceptible to monkeypox infections,” said the ICMR scientist. Older people will be vaccinated against smallpox. After the 1980s, people who did not get the smallpox vaccine that gives cross-immunity to fight the infection will become more susceptible to it.
“The treatment is the same for both children and adults,” said Dr Mukherjee.
Monkeypox cases: List of countries where it spreads
Cases of monkeypox have been reported in several non-native countries, including USA, UK, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Australia, Canada, Austria, Canary Islands, Israel and Switzerland.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), non-endemic countries are the ones where the current series of outbreaks are being reported, but this is the first time that transmission chains have been reported without links to known epidemics.
