The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the ‘M Pox’ virus had spread to countries outside the African continent, as well as Sweden, Thailand and Pakistan, after declaring an emergency in Africa in August. Warnings came from experts about the monkeypox virus, which continues to spread rapidly around the world.
“IF THERE IS A DELAY IN DIAGNOSIS, IT MAY RESULT IN COMA”
Brain, Nerve and Spinal Cord Surgery Specialist Prof. working in Adana. Dr. Orhan Şen made statements on the subject.
Prof. Dr. Şen said, “When the M-pox virus affects the nervous system, it causes a condition we call encephalitis. When it causes encephalitis, it can cause complaints such as very severe headache, loss of vision and vomiting as a result of involvement of the cerebellum.
If there is a delay in diagnosis as a result of these symptoms, it may lead to coma.
M Pox virus can cause statements such as ‘I have pain as if they had beaten me’, which we call neuropathic pain. “It is an event due to the involvement of nerve endings,” he said.
“IF THE NUMBER OF CASES INCREASES, GLOVE USE WILL INCREASE”
Emphasizing that attention should be paid to the use of shared towels and sheets, Prof. Dr. Şen said, “It is necessary not to hug, kiss or touch. Masks were used during the corona period, if the number of M-pox virus increases, the use of gloves will increase.” he said.