Monkeypox, a strange name, it is actually a disease caused by monkeypox virus, it belongs to the same family as the virus that causes smallpox, the Orthopoxviridae. However, don't be worry, monkeypox is not as serious as smallpox, and now we already have vaccine and treatment method.
Monkeypox was found in 1958. The outbreak occurred in a group of monkeys used for research, hence the name "monkeypox". However, human infection with monkeypox usually occurs through contact with infected animals (such as African rodents) or contaminated items. Human-to-human transmission is relatively rare and is mainly achieved through close contact with the rash, body fluids or respiratory droplets of an infected person.
The symptoms of monkeypox will appear 5-21 days after getting in touch with virus, and the average incubation period is 6-13 days. The early symptoms including fever, headache, muscle pain and swollen lymph nodes. Not long after these symptoms, patients usually develop a rash that starts on the face and spreads to other parts of the body. These rashes progress from flat, red spots to fluid-filled blisters that eventually crust over and fall off. The entire illness may last 2 to 4 weeks.
What need to pay attention is the symptoms of monkeypox is similar to chicken pox and small pox. However, swollen lymph nodes is the special symptoms of monkeypox, this can help us figure out monkeypox.
Since now, treatment for monkeypox is mainly supportive, including controlling symptoms and preventing complications. For high-risk individuals, such as those with compromised immune systems, antiviral drugs may be used. In terms of prevention, vaccination against smallpox can provide a certain degree of protection because there is cross-immunity between the two viruses.
In short, although monkeypox sounds a bit disturbing, by understanding its transmission routes and symptoms and taking preventive measures, we can effectively control and deal with this disease.
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