According to the statement made by UKHSA, the clade 1b variant of the Mpox virus was detected in a person with a history of travel to Africa. It was stated that the Class 2 variant has been present in the country at a low contagious level since 2022. UKHSA Chief Health Advisor Susan Hopkins, whose evaluations were included in the statement emphasizing that the risk of spreading the virus is low, said that the close contacts of the person infected with the virus are also closely monitored.
M-POX VIRUS
M pox virus is transmitted from rodents such as mice and squirrels or from infected individuals. Touching body rashes caused by the virus, using clothes, sheets, towels and similar items contaminated with these rashes, and contact with body fluids are among the most important causes of infection.
The first symptoms can appear within 5 to 21 days after contracting the virus. The virus generally causes high fever, head, back and muscle pain, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, chills, chills and blisters on the skin similar to chickenpox.
The disease, which has no specific treatment method, is treated with antiviral drugs. The majority of cases have a mild disease and recover within a few weeks.
The World Health Organization (WHO) changed the name “monkeypox” to “mpox” in 2022 due to concerns about racism and discrimination. M pox virus was declared a “public health emergency of international concern” by WHO on August 14.
Source: AA