Monkeypox continues to cause anxiety and fear from the moment it first appeared. Monkeypox is often compared to smallpox. Infectious diseases and clinical microbiology specialist Prof. Dr. Ayşegül Ulu Kılıç stated that the clinical picture of monkeypox virus is similar to smallpox, and that vaccines and drugs used in smallpox can also be used for this virus.
Fever and skin rashes are among the prominent symptoms.
In his written statement, Kılıç stated that the monkeypox virus (monkeypox), which has recently started to spread around the world, first appeared in the tropical rain forests of Central and West Africa. Kılıç noted that the disease manifests itself with fever, skin rashes and enlarged lymph nodes.
SEVERE CASE CAN BE SEEN
Noting that severe cases can also occur, Kılıç stated that the death rate from this virus has been reported as 3-6 percent recently. Kılıç stated that the monkeypox virus is transmitted through close contact with an infected person or animal or by contaminated materials, and gave the following information:
“The disease can be passed from one person to another through lesions, bodily fluids, respiratory droplets, contaminated items such as bedding. Droplet transmission often requires prolonged face-to-face contact, which puts healthcare workers, households and close contacts of active cases at risk. “The chain of transmission from person to person has increased from 6 to 9 people in recent years. This may be due to the reduced immunity in the community due to the lack of smallpox vaccination. Transmission from mother to baby can occur through close contact during and after pregnancy and childbirth.”
LESS CONTAGIOUS THAN FLORAL DISEASE
Pointing out that the clinical appearance of the monkeypox virus is similar to smallpox, which was declared to be completely eradicated worldwide in 1980, Kılıç said, “It is less contagious than smallpox and causes milder disease. With the eradication of smallpox and then stopping the smallpox vaccine, monkeypox virus is a public health issue. It has become important.” used the phrase.
Smallpox VACCINES EFFECTIVE ON MONKEY FLOWER
prof. Dr. Ayşegül Ulu Kılıç stated that the vaccines used during the eradication of smallpox also provide protection against monkeypox. ” made its assessment.
CHILDREN AND THOSE WHO HAVE LOW IMMUNITY CAN HAVE HEAVY
Noting that it has been reported that the virus has recently spread in European countries, Kılıç pointed out that the disease can have a severe course in children and people with immune deficiency, and said:
“Health care workers who treat and care for patients suspected of having monkeypox virus infection or take samples from them should apply standard infection control measures. If possible, people who have been previously vaccinated against smallpox should be selected for the care of the patient. Personal hygiene measures should also be taken individually. Care should be taken in the use of common goods and common areas.