Monkeypox virus:

 MAY 2022 worldwide the biggest virus monkeypox virus diseases. Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease the meaning is  that it can spread from animals to humans it can also spread from people. At  first time monkeypo virus was identified in colonies of monkeys  kept for research in 1958. It was only later dedicated in human in 1970. But now about confirmed cases and more than 100 suspected cases of monkeypox have been detected outside of countries. Like the European union has confirmed 118 cases of monkeypox; the United kingdom has confirmed 90 case; and the U.S. has confirmed 9 cases.The first  confirmed  case was on may 7th 2022 from a person who had traveled to the United kingdom from Nigeria. so far to date, there have been no reports of death. Monkeypox virus is not a sexually transmitted disease. The virus can spread  through any of sustained.

o   Skin-to-Skin contact with an infected person who has a lesion.

o   Spread through body fluids.

o   Contaminated bed sheets and clothing.

o   Or respiratory droplets if a person has a lesion in their mouth.

MONKEYPOX VIRUS DISEASE 2022
MONKEYPOX  VIRUS DISEASE 2022 

MONKEYPOX VIRUS DISEASE 2022

MONKEYPOX  VIRUS DISEASE 2022 

what's the symptoms of monkeypox virus

The symptoms of monkeypox are similar to those of smallpox. but monkeypox symptoms are typically milder. if you are infected with the virus. it has a very long period _and once it does enter the body. first it affects the internal organs. 

After you contract the monkeypox virus. it can take 5 to 21 days for the first symptoms to appear. it takes 7 to 14 days in many cases.

The early monkeypox symptoms include:

  • Fever; which is commonly the first symptoms
  • Headache
  • Muscle aches
  • Back ache
  • Fatigue
  • Chills
  • Swollen lymph nodes,also known as lymphadenopathy

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MONKEYPOX  VIRUS DISEASE 2022 


After the fever develops, a rash usually appears 1 to 3 days later. The rash typically affects the:

  • Face, which is the most common site
  • Palms of the hand  
  • Soles of the feet
  • Mouth
  • Genitalia
  • Eyes
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MONKEYPOX  VIRUS DISEASE 2022 


The rash consist of this following order:

  • Macules
  • Papules
  • Vesicles, or bumps with clear fluid
  • Pustules, or bumps with yellowish fluid
  • Scabs

Main cause of monkeypox virus

The main cause of monkeypox caused by monkeypox virus.
Monkeypox virus is part of the orthopox virus genus, which includes the virus  that causes smallpox.
In1958 the scientists first identified the disease.
The first case of monkeypox virus happend in human beings in 1970 in the democratic republic of the Congo.
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MONKEYPOX  VIRUS DISEASE 2022 

Monkeypox virus death rate

In 2022 Nine(9) people have died form monkeypox virus in Congo while Nigeria has recorded its first death rate from this disease. 

About 465 ases of the disease have been confirmed in the nation, making it one of the worst-hit in west and central Africa, where the disease is endemic.

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MONKEYPOX  VIRUS DISEASE 2022 

VACCINE AGAINST MONKEYPOX

There are several vaccine available for prevention of smallpox that also provide some protection against monkeypox. people who have been  vaccinated against smallpox in the past they  will also have some protection against monkeypox. The original smallpox vaccinated are no longer available to the general public, And people below the age of 40-50 years are unlikely to have been vaccinated. since vaccination against smallpox ended in 1980 after it become the first  disease to be eradicated. Some laboratory personnel or health workers may have been vaccinated with  a more recent smallpox vaccine.

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MONKEYPOX  VIRUS DISEASE 2022 
MONKEYPOX VIRUS DISEASE 2022
MONKEYPOX  VIRUS DISEASE 2022 

TREATMENT OF MONKEYPOX

Monkeypox symptoms often resolve on their own whitout the need for treatment. it is importent to take care of the rash by letting it dry if possible or covering with a moist dressing to protect the area if needed. Avoid touching any sores in the mouth or eyes.Mouth rinses and eye drops can be used as long as cortisone-containing products are avoided. Vaccine immune globulin (VIG) may be recommended for severe cases. An antiviral that was developed to treat smallpox (tecovirimat, commercialized as TPOXX) was also approved for the treatment of monkeypox in January 2022

MONKEYPOX VIRUS DISEASE 2022

Monkeypox virus disease occurs mainly in the jungles of central and western African area. the disease unlike smallpox is a typical zoonosis in that most case occur  as a result of direct contact with an infected animal.Take care of yourself and your family's. because health is wealth health is every thing.