Monkeypox cases in India. The second case of monkeypox has been reported in the country. A 38-year-old man who returned to Kerala from Dubai has been found infected. The man is undergoing treatment in Malappuram district. The Health Department said that the person's monkeypox infection has been confirmed.
Earlier on September 9, the first monkeypox patient was confirmed in the country. The Union Health Ministry had said that a person who returned from abroad was kept in isolation on September 8 on suspicion of monkeypox.
All states should be on alert: Center.
The Union Health Ministry has advised the states to curb the monkeypox case. The central government has said states should take health action to prevent monkeypox cases. At the same time, all states should review the preparations of their health facilities.
Let us tell you that the World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global public health emergency on August 14. This is the second time in two years that WHO has declared a health emergency regarding monkeypox. The first case of Covid-19 in the country was also reported in Kerala.
The first cases of Covid-19 in India were reported in three cities of Kerala on 30 January 2020. Three medical students had returned from Wuhan, China. Let us tell you that the virus of monkeypox and corona is different. Its symptoms are also different.
Difference between Covid-19 and Mpox?
Coronavirus is caused by SARS-COV-2. At the same time, the monkeypox virus is an orthopox virus of the Poxviridae family. The symptoms of corona can be more severe than monkeypox. At the same time, coronavirus is more contagious.
The coronavirus attacks the lungs. At the same time, rashes appear on the body when monkeypox occurs.
Symptoms can appear within 14 days after being infected with corona. At the same time, symptoms appear within 21 days after being infected with monkeypox.
A person infected with corona can also recover in 4 to 5 days. At the same time, if a person is infected with monkeypox, it may take 2 to 4 weeks to recover.
Symptoms of monkeypox
Fever
Lumps in the body
Headache, muscle pain, fatigue
Chills and sweating
Sore throat and cough
Red rashes on the skin, blisters, itching, wounds on the skin
How dangerous is monkeypox?
Monkeypox disease is painful, but it is not a fast-spreading disease like corona. People who have previously been vaccinated against smallpox or who have previously had smallpox are not at high risk of getting infected. Like smallpox, the mortality rate in monkeypox is not high. Most patients recover in two to four weeks.
Ways to prevent monkeypox
Stay away from infected animals.
Avoid close contact with infected people.
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water.
Wear a mask in public places.
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