The debate about the new variant of monkeypox continues as even doctors are still hesitant to say anything about this disease. Although not a single case of this disease has been reported in India yet. But its number is increasing every day on the global level. Due to which the World Health Organization has expressed concern.
WHO has declared it a health emergency. At the same time, a new variant of this disease has been detected in Africa, which is raising a lot of concern. In India, from 2022 to 2023, 30 cases were registered. For your information, let us tell you that monkeypox can cause many types of problems in the body.
What are the symptoms of monkeypox?
If someone is affected by monkeypox, then he experiences symptoms like frequent high fever, back and muscle pain, tension, headache, skin rashes, skin rashes, itching problem, general lethargy in the body, etc. The infection usually lasts for 14 to 21 days. It includes rashes on the feet and other parts of the body, sore throat and frequent coughing.
How is monkeypox spread?
This virus spreads by coming in contact with an infected person. The monkeypox virus enters the body through the skin, nose, eyes or mouth. This can also happen due to the bite of an infected animal. Not only this, this disease can also spread by having sex with an infected person. Symptoms of monkeypox usually appear in 2-4 weeks. If you also see any such symptoms, then you should immediately consult a doctor.
Problems caused in the body due to monkeypox
Monkeypox is a type of viral infection. Due to this, wounds start forming on the skin. After which fever occurs. In most cases, this infection gets cured but in many cases it takes a serious form.
If the skin wound caused by monkeypox is not treated in time, it can turn into a serious bacterial infection. Due to which the condition becomes serious.
During this time, swelling starts in the body. At the same time, it also starts damaging the body parts. This can turn into sepsis. Sepsis is a condition when infection starts increasing in the body and
Swelling starts to occur.
In some cases, monkeypox infection spreads to the lungs and causes respiratory problems.
Monkeypox infection also has a bad effect on the eyes. Due to which conjunctivitis and corneal infection occurs.
Monkeypox virus also has a bad effect on the neuron system. Due to which meningitis and other neurological problems can occur. Due to this disease the immunity of the body becomes weak. After which any disease can easily attack you.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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