The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the monkeypox virus, which has spread in many countries, especially in Europe, in recent weeks is not expected to turn into a new epidemic.
CAUGHT WITH GAY RELATIONSHIP
Speaking at the online seminar on the latest developments in the virus, WHO monkeypox expert Dr. Rosamund Lewis shared the information that the majority of the cases detected so far were infected with the virus as a result of homosexual intercourse.
Noting that not all patients with monkeypox have large blisters on their skin, Lewis said, “In the vast majority of current cases, blisters that are concentrated in the genital area and cannot be seen with the naked eye have been detected. These invisible but contagious blisters can remain in the body for 2 to 4 weeks.” made the statement.
“IT IS NOT EXPECTED TO RETURN TO THE EPIDEMIC”
Stating that it is not yet clear whether the virus is transmitted through sexual intercourse or close contact in these cases, Lewis said, “There seems to be an increase in the form of transmission that was not noticed enough before that.” made its assessment.
“These cases are not expected to develop into a new epidemic, but there are many unknowns about the disease. We are not sure how the virus spread, as well as whether stopping herd immunity programs against smallpox decades ago has accelerated the current spread,” Lewis said. said.
THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 257 CASE IN THE WORLD
In the statement made yesterday by WHO, it was reported that as of 26 May, 257 of the monkeypox cases reported from 23 countries were confirmed and 120 suspected cases were investigated.
The monkeypox virus, discovered in Africa and periodically coming out of the continent, was last seen in England on May 6 and spread to European countries in the following days. (AA)