Senior US health officials said monkeypox can be spread from person to person through close, intimate or sexual contact with someone who has an active rash. bloomberg report good.
It is worth noting that on the contrary covid 19 virusOfficials said on the call, which spreads through air and respiratory droplets, requiring very close contact to spread monkeypox, such as sharing bedding, clothing or toothbrushes with an infected person would pose a greater risk.
Notably, a US case of the virus, which is usually contracted from infected animals, has no known link to Africa, where the disease is most commonly found, said officials, who took part in the call. Spoke without being recognized. He said the risk to the general public is low, but health workers are being alerted to monitor potential cases and use protective equipment when needed.
new and suspected cases of monkeypox In Europe and North America are increasing in recent times. The virus’s rare and potentially deadly cousin of smallpox has traditionally been confined to regions of Africa, but health officials are concerned about its widespread spread.
The World Health Organization said it has confirmed 37 cases and is investigating 71 worldwide. Health officials said most of those detected so far have had sex with men. According to a spokesman, a WHO advisory group on pandemics and infections with endemic potential met on Friday to discuss monkeypox, which has been a priority pathogen for the agency.
Senior US health officials said on the call that with the summer months approaching, more events and social conditions could give the virus an opportunity to spread. He also added that the national stockpile has an adequate supply of an antiviral drug that can be used for monkeypox, SIGA Technologies Inc. Kay fights Tpoxx.
Monkeypox is much less dangerous than smallpox. Symptoms usually include fever, chills, and rashes or sores on the face or genitals. The currently circulating strain is believed to kill about 1% of those infected, although no one has died in this current outbreak.
(with inputs from agencies)