A new concern has gripped the whole world: Monkeypox virus! During the weakening of the coronavirus, which affected all humanity for 2 years, increasing cases of monkeypox cause panic. Although there are statements that the disease will not cause a pandemic, experts advise people who show symptoms to stay away from sexuality.
In the UK, 172 cases have been confirmed so far in England, 4 in Scotland, two in Northern Ireland and one in Wales. According to the new rules published by the health authorities in the country for doctors and other health workers, those who test positive for the monkeypox virus and those who are in close contact with these patients will be asked to stay at home for 21 days.
USE OF CONSERVATIVES IS RECOMMENDED
Those who carry the virus should not come into contact with other people until all lesions – or blisters – have disappeared from their bodies.
It is recommended to avoid sexual intercourse as long as symptoms persist.
It is not yet known whether the disease is transmitted by the fluids released during sexual intercourse. Therefore, it is recommended to use condoms as a precaution within eight weeks after infection.
Patients who have to leave the house to go to the doctor and the people they come in close contact with are asked not to leave their lesions exposed, to wear masks and not to use public transport if possible.
UK Health Security Authority, head of monkeypox strategic response, Dr. Ruth Milton, “The greatest risk of transmission occurs through direct contact with people with monkeypox. The risk of spreading the disease in the country is still low. But those with unusual redness and lesions on their bodies should apply to health institutions immediately,” said Ruth Milton.
Healthcare workers who are pregnant or have a very weak immune system are asked not to provide services to people who are suspected of carrying the monkeypox virus, and other healthcare professionals are asked to use personal protective equipment when dealing with these patients.
So far, around 300 cases of monkeypox have been reported in nearly 20 countries outside of Africa, mostly in Europe.
Monkeypox cases are mostly seen in West and Central African countries.
The disease virus is often associated with travel to these countries. However, in some cases, the travel link is not visible.
THIS IS HOW THE VIRUS IS SPREADING
The virus, which does not spread easily between people, can spread in the following ways:
- touching clothing, sheets, or towels used by someone with a monkeypox rash
- By touching the rash or its crusts
- Exposure to coughing or sneezing by an infected person
If infected with the virus, it takes between 5 and 21 days for the first symptoms to appear.
Symptoms include fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, swollen lymph nodes, chills, and weakness.
Health officials recommend vaccination within four days of exposure.
It was stated that this could be extended to 14 days if necessary.
