Africa CDC Director General Jean Kaseya made statements about M-Pox Virus in his statement to the press. Stating that 3 thousand 51 cases were detected in the last week, Kaseya said that 50 people lost their lives due to the epidemic. On the other hand, it was reported that new cases were also reported in Zimbabwe and Zambia.
1100 PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES DUE TO THE EPIDEMIC
In his statement, Kaseya stated that the epidemic has spread in 18 countries in Africa, and that the number of cases has increased to 42 thousand 438 and the number of deaths in the epidemic has increased to 1100. On the other hand, Kaseya stated that 86 percent of M pox cases were detected in the Central African region.
IT IS TRANSMITTED FROM RODDEN ANIMALS OR INFECTED HUMANS
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 transmission.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF M-POX VIRUS?
The first symptoms may 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.