Monkey Pox

Monkeypox Explained: How to Protect Yourself from the Viral Menace"   Introduction Monkeypox is an emerging infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus, a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus, which also includes the variola virus that causes smallpox. Although monkeypox is generally less severe than smallpox, it has become a growing concern due to its potential to spread and cause significant illness in both humans and animals. First identified in 1958 in monkeys kept for research, the virus has since been detected in various wildlife species and has caused multiple outbreaks in humans, primarily in Central and West Africa.  What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans. It was first identified in humans in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and has since been reported in several other African countries. The virus is related to the smallpox virus, which was eradicated in 1980, but unlike smallpo...

"Global Health Alert : Rising Cases of Monkeypox Spark Concern Amid New Outbreaks" Monkeypox is a viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which is part of the Orthopoxvirus genus. It is related to the virus that causes smallpox, but monkeypox is generally less severe. Key Points about Monkeypox: Transmission : Monkeypox can spread from animals to humans (zoonotic transmission) and between humans. It is transmitted through direct contact with the blood, bodily fluids, or skin lesions of infected animals or humans. Human-to-human transmission can occur through respiratory droplets, close contact with an infected person's lesions, or contaminated objects. Symptoms : The disease usually begins with fever, headache, muscle aches, and exhaustion. Within a few days, a rash develops, often starting on the face and then spreading to other parts of the body. The rash progresses through several stages before forming a crust and eventually falling off. Other symptoms may include...