Javier Becerra Department of Health and Human Services, announced on Thursday that he would declare the spread of the chickenpox virus in the United States a public health emergency (PHE).

Monkeypox is a rare viral infection similar to human smallpox. It was first detected in 1958 in monkeys kept for research.

The first case of infection with monkeypox was recorded in 1970. The disease occurs mainly in tropical rainforest regions of Central and West Africa.

The monkeypox virus belongs to the family Poxviridae, which also includes the viruses that cause chickenpox and chickenpox.'

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), monkeypox usually presents with fever, rash and lumps and can lead to a variety of medical complications.

symptoms of illness

Symptoms usually appear for two to four weeks, which go away on their own. The proportion of mortality has been around 3-6 percent.

symptoms of illness

Monkeypox is spread to humans through close contact with an infected person or animal, or through material contaminated with the virus.

How is the infection spread

It is believed to be transmitted by animals such as rats, mice and squirrels. This virus is less contagious than smallpox

How is the infection spread

The medicine of smallpox is used in its treatment. One is this antiviral drug also known as Tecovirimat. Which has been recognized by the European Medical Association (EMA) this year.

treatment

According to WHO, do not let the lack of water in the patient's body. Don't let him go hungry at all. Give food in such a way that there is no deficiency of nutrients in the patient.

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