Health officials said on Wednesday that a case of monkeypox has been confirmed in a 38-year-old man in Malappuram, Kerala. A young man who returned from Dubai was admitted to the Government Medical College Hospital in Manjeri in Malappuram district of Kerala after showing symptoms of monkeypox. A few days ago, a person who recently returned from Dubai in Malappuram district of Kerala showed symptoms of monkeypox (MPOX). After which the young man has been admitted to the government hospital. This will be the second case of this disease in India after Delhi, after Kerala’s case.
Admitted to Government Medical College, Malappuram
The patient, who had recently returned from Dubai, showed symptoms of the disease and was admitted to the Government Medical College Hospital in Malappuram. His samples were sent for testing, which later confirmed the monkeypox infection. On Tuesday, Kerala Health Minister Veena George told reporters that the patient was isolated at home and precautionary measures were taken. A district health official said the patient arrived in Kerala a few days ago and was first admitted to a private hospital after falling ill. From there, he was admitted to Manjeri Medical College, suspecting that it could be a case of monkeypox, PTI quoted the official as saying.
symptoms of the disease ampox
Ampox, a viral disease related to smallpox, is characterised by skin rashes, fever and flu-like symptoms. It spreads through skin-to-skin contact and can be self-limiting, although in some cases it can be fatal. Kerala has been on alert for ampox since August after the World Health Organisation declared it a public health emergency of international concern. The state had previously reported cases of the disease in 2022.
What disease is monkeypox?
Monkeypox is also known as ampox. It is an infectious disease, which is very similar to smallpox. It is considered a member of the smallpox family. Monkeypox was first found in a monkey in 1958, after which it spread to 10 African countries in 1970. Its outbreak occurred in 2022 and for the first time it left Africa and reached Britain. After this, this infection spread to more than 70 countries of the world. According to WHO, some time ago monkeypox was found more in men who have sex with men. However, it is not considered a sexually transmitted disease.
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What is WHO’s concern
When monkeypox spread in the world in 2022, more than 100 people lost their lives due to it. At that time there were only two strains of monkeypox, which were less dangerous but the new strain clade1a is very dangerous. WHO fears that if it reaches other countries, it can be dangerous.
How fast can monkeypox spread?
According to WHO, if MPox is contagious, it spreads from one person to another. It can enter the body through respiratory droplets i.e. sneezing, skin contact, fluid coming out of the genitals, mucosal surfaces or respiratory tract. There is also a risk of this if one comes in contact with an animal infected with monkeypox virus. This virus can enter the body from the patient’s wound through the eyes, nose and mouth and another person can also get infected by it very soon.
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