A 40-year-old man in Germany went to the doctor to show him a red spot on his nose that was thought to be a sunburn. But within three days the skin on his nose started to die and turn black. The man’s nose began to rot, as he began to experience unbearable pain.
COVERED YOUR BODY
At the same time, white pus-filled spots appeared all over his body, especially on his penis and mouth, which was bad. As a result of the test, it was revealed that he had monkeypox disease. He was hospitalized and given a range of antiviral drugs.
ALSO CARRYING HIV
The patient, whose name was not disclosed, turned out to have undiagnosed HIV. He told paramedics that he had never been tested for a sexually transmitted infection (STI) before. The man was given medications to treat the infections and the lesions dried up.
NOSE IS NOT FULLY FIXED
However, his nose was only ‘partially improved’. Doctors said his case has become very severe as untreated HIV suppresses his immune system and puts him at risk for further necrosis.