Don't let up on monkeypox prevention!
According to the World Health Organization's latest global monkeypox trend report, as of June 2023, a total of 87,929 laboratory-confirmed cases and 1,095 suspected cases, including 146 deaths, have been reported. Although the World Health Organization has announced that the monkeypox epidemic no longer constitutes a public health emergency of international concern, monkeypox is still spreading. It is necessary to maintain the ablity to respond, actively understand monkeypox prevention knowledge, and take good health protection.
What is the monkeypox?
Monkeypox is a zoonotic viral disease caused by monkeypox virus infection. The main clinical manifestations are fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes. The main source of infection is rodents infected with monkeypox virus. Primates (including monkeys, chimpanzees, humans, etc.) can also become a source of infection after infection.
What are the channels of transmission?
The virus invades the human body through mucous membranes and broken skin.
Humans are mainly infected through contact with infected animal lesion exudate, blood, other body fluids, or bitten or scratched by infected animals.
Human-to-human transmission is mainly through close contact, and can also be transmitted through droplets. Contact with virus-contaminated items may also cause infection, and it can also be transmitted vertically through the placenta. Sexual transmission cannot yet be ruled out.
Who are susceptible groups?
The population is generally susceptible. There is some degree of cross-protection against monkeypox virus in persons who have been previously vaccinated against smallpox.
What are the clinical manifestations?
l fever
l Headache
l Muscle pain
l backache
l swollen lymph nodes
l chills
l exhausted
l Rashes (papules, blisters, pustules, and sores)
Precautions
Avoid close and direct contact with infected people
Avoid sharing items with infected people.
Wash hands with soap and water.
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