Mpox Virus Outbreak: Understanding Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Mpox Virus Outbreak: An Urgent Public Health Challenge
The recent mpox virus outbreak has raised alarms across the globe, prompting the WHO to declare a public health emergency. A suspected case has emerged in a young man returning from a high-risk area in Africa, now isolated in a healthcare facility.
Current Situation and Response
Health authorities are implementing contact tracing and investigating potential sources of infection within the country. The NCDC has assured the public that necessary measures for outbreak control are in place.
Understanding Mpox and Its Symptoms
Mpox virus, which can be deadly, typically spreads from animals to humans and through close human contact. Key symptoms include:
- Fever
- Muscle aches
- Large skin lesions
As the WHO monitors the response to rising monkeypox cases, it emphasizes the importance of the upcoming vaccination campaign scheduled to commence in the DRC, targeting the new Clade 1b strain linked to this outbreak and aiming to curb the global threat.
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