Alert: Monkeypox knock in India? Similar symptoms seen in a 5-year-old girl, know its symptoms and methods of prevention


Posted on 4th Jun 2022 03:00 pm by rohit kumar

In many European countries, cases of monkeypox infection have been increasing rapidly over the last month. The infection is more commonly seen in parts of Central and West Africa, although since the first case in England in early May, it has spread rapidly to nine European countries, including the US, Canada, and Australia. So has monkeypox knocked in India too? This question is arising because recently the Health Department of Ghaziabad has sent a sample of a five-year-old girl for investigation based on suspicion. Significantly, India has been completely safe from infection so far.

 

According to the information received from media reports, the girl has a hearing problem, for which she came to Ghaziabad Hospital from Bihar. The examining doctor said that the minor had severe rash and itching on the skin. Some symptoms are also similar to monkeypox, based on which the sample has been sent for examination.

 

The Health Department has alerted all the people about the symptoms of monkeypox and preventive measures. Let us know, how can it be identified and prevented?

 

danger signs in India

 

Monkeypox is a contagious disease, which can be spread by visiting infected places or coming in contact with the infected. At present, the officials have said that the girl has neither any recent travel history nor has she come in contact with any person who has traveled abroad in the last month. In such a situation, the chances of confirmation of infection are less.

 

Although the symptoms seemed similar to those of monkeypox, the sample has been sent for examination to confirm the actual case. On behalf of the Health Department, an appeal has been made to all the people to keep safe from this infection. Let us know about this growing infection.

 

Know about monkeypox infection

 

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease. The increasing cases of this disease in many developed countries of the world are worrying. Monkeypox infection is spread through close contact with an infected person or animal, its symptoms can last for 2 to 4 weeks. It is not very fatal but in many cases, it can cause serious health problems. Its mortality rate in severe cases has been reported to be 3-6 percent.

 

How do identify it?

 

WHO has appealed to all people to take serious note of the symptoms of monkeypox. Infection may include high fever, headache, swollen lymph nodes, muscle pain, and weakness. A large size rash appears on the face and hands and feet of the patient. The incubation period of infection (from infection to onset of symptoms) is 6 to 13 days.

 

What to do to prevent this?

 

India is still safe from this infection. Vaccination is done in many countries of the world to prevent infection. To prevent monkeypox, avoid contact with people who have recently returned from Central and West Africa. Its cases have also increased in some European countries, it should also be taken care of. Traffic is also going on from European countries to India, in such a situation, the Health Department has alerted about the possible danger.

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