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Mpox Virus Outbreak! Causes, Symptoms And Prevention: All You Need To Know

Know about the symptoms, protect yourself and others from Mpox Virus by simply following these prevention measures.

Mpox Virus
Mpox Virus

New Delhi: Monkeypox or Mpox virus is caused by the monkeypox virus. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), Mpox is transmitted to humans when they maintain physical touch with infected people or animals and contaminated things. In some cases, Mpox can result in serious health issues.

On August 14,WHO declared Mpox virus as a global public health emergency for the second time in 2 years. It takes initially 21 days to show symptoms of the virus, if exposed. During the incubation period that is 17 days, the infected person may not show any symptoms that are mentioned below.

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Symptoms:

The symptoms of Mpox virus includes skin rashes, fever, head pain, muscle pain, swollen lymph nodes, blisters and weakness among people infected by it.

Preventions

By avoiding coming in touch with the infected ones, you can prevent Mpox virus. Separate yourself from others, distance yourself from your pets too and avoid going out frequently and unnecessarily. Take the advise of your local doctor for any health guidelines on the viral virus. Use alcohol-based sanitizer or soap after touching damaged tissues. To prevent the transmission, using bandages to cover your infection prone areas can be effective.

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Treatment

At present, there aren’t any scientifically proven treatment to cure Mpox. However, chances to recover is possible when a person has no skin problem or he/she is having a strong immune system.

Impact of Mpox virus in India

Since its detection in mid 2022, India has reported about 27 cases of the Mpox. The number of cases have been relatively low in India. But the country needs to prepare itself against the future imported cases. Indian Health Authories are on currently tracing the disease and are on high alert. They are implementing several measures to prevent its potential outbreak in the country.

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Sheetal Prasad


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