Monkeypox Symptoms: It was only a few days after listening to the news of Monkeypox in other countries that its first case came up in India too. The first case of Monkeypox in the country was reported in Kerala. Because of this, the Union Health Ministry has sent a high-level team to the state to assist the officials in dealing with the situation.
Kerala Health Minister Veena George had said that a 35-year-old man who had returned to the state from abroad was admitted to the hospital after he showed symptoms of Monkeypox. But it is very important to be aware of what are the symptoms of this disease and how it spreads among humans.
Symptoms of Monkeypox as per AIIMS expert: He has given simple and simple information about the symptoms of monkeypox:-
Symptoms of Monkeypox are similar to smallpox and chickenpox.
Initially, the patient will have a fever, lymph nodes may appear to be enlarged.
After 1-5 days, the patient may see a rash on the face, palms and soles
Infection with Monkeypox can also cause a rash on the cornea of the eye, which can lead to blindness.
The disease is a self-limited one with symptoms lasting two-four weeks, with children more susceptible to severe cases.
Complications from the disease can include bronchopneumonia, sepsis, encephalitis, and infection of the cornea.
The incubation period of Monkeypox is usually from six to 13 days but can also range from five to 21 days.
The disease has a fatality rate of 0-11% in the general population.
How Monkeypox spreads -
As fast as the coronavirus spreads, experts tell that Monkeypox does not spread as fast:-
As fast as the coronavirus spreads, experts tell that Monkeypox does not spread as fast:-
Monkeypox virus spreads from animals to humans.
This virus can be spread from animal to human contact.
Monkeypox is also spread through prolonged face-to-face contact with an infected person.
It is worth mentioning that in the wake of the first case of Monkeypox in the country being reported in Kerala, the Union Health Ministry on Thursday sent a high-level multidisciplinary team to the state to assist the authorities in dealing with the situation.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted from animals to humans), with symptoms similar to smallpox. However, it is less serious from a medical point of view.