With monkeypox cases on the rise, staying informed and prepared is essential. This guide will help you understand how monkeypox spreads, recognize its symptoms, and learn effective prevention and treatment strategies to keep you and your loved ones safe.
Did you know?
It was first identified in humans in 1970 the Democratic Republic of the Congo. An orthopoxviral that causes a disease with symptoms similar, but less severe, to smallpox. Too much to digest? Don’t worry, we got you covered.
How can you identify?
Monkeypox presents with fever, an extensive characteristic rash and usually swollen lymph nodes. The incubation period of monkeypox can range from 5 to 21 days. The febrile stage of illness usually lasts 1 to 3 days with symptoms including fever, intense headache, lymphadenopathy (swelling of the lymph nodes), back pain, myalgia (muscle ache), and an intense asthenia (lack of energy). Lesions evolve from macules (lesions with a flat base) to papules (raised, firm, painful lesions) to vesicles (filled with clear fluid) to pustules.
How to treat and what can be done to minimize the risks of transmission?
The treatment of monkeypox patients is supportive and dependent on the symptoms. Vaccination against smallpox with first generation vaccinia-virus-based smallpox vaccine was shown to be 85% effective in preventing monkeypox in the past. Another way is to properly cook all animal meat or parts of it before eating! Living in the new norm, hand gloves and other personal protective clothing and equipment should be worn while caring for the sick, whether in a health facility or the home.
DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is feeling unwell, immediately refer to registered health professionals who can assist you with the proper care and treatment!
So, what preventive measures you can take?
- Even with this Coronavirus lingering around and Monkeypox joining the spread, the best is to stock up on face masks like this Vircast Medic Protective Facemask.
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