What is monkeypox?

 

The people of India have just come out of the corona epidemic. And in the meantime monkeypox virus has also spread across the world. The cases of people infected with this virus are constantly increasing all over the world. Now WHO has also declared it a global health emergency. This is the second time WHO has declared this health emergency. Experts are of the opinion that everyone should be alert about this problem. Today we are going to tell you what Mpox is and how to prevent its spread.

Monkeypox is a virulent disease similar to smallpox. Although its name is monkeypox, it has nothing to do with monkeys. This problem belongs to the small pox family. According to reports, monkeypox first appeared in animals in 1958.

At that time, monkeypox infection was found in research monkeys. A few years later, in 1970, monkeypox was found in a child in the Congo. This was the first time this disease was detected in humans. So, after the eradication of smallpox in 1980, this one

has emerged as a serious problem. These cases occur mostly near tropical rainforests How monkeypox is spread - Monkeypox virus is not airborne. The disease is spread by coming in contact with an infected person or through contact with water from the urine of an infected person, as well as through sexual intercourse. Apart from this, the problem can spread through contaminated sheets, towels and clothes. What to do to prevent monkeypox infection? To avoid contracting this virus, avoid being around people who have a rash that looks like Mpox. and avoid touching clothing, sheets, blankets, or other items that have been in contact with an infected animal or person. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water. To protect yourself, it's important that you know the symptoms and keep checking yourself.