Just when the world thought they have finally started getting rid of the stressing Covid-19 pandemic. And the year 2022 won’t be like the past years of stressful pandemic and lockdown era. But then all of a sudden another rare monkeypox outbreak in Pakistan happens to appear with constantly surging cases. It’s not as contagious as the covid-19 was but it still happens to be a virus that should not be taken lightly. As was the case in earlier days of the appearance of the response of covid-19. All the precautions and warnings that are emerging should be seriously considered.
The monkeypox outbreak in Pakistan is a rare virus known as the monkeypox virus. It actually at the moment is just constrained to Central and West Africa. Now spreading quickly to other areas in an unprecedented manner. Also spreading quickly among the populations that never used to be its victims in the past.
This is not the first time or the first case of the monkeypox virus. In fact, it first appeared back in 1958 in monkeys. Later on, the first human case was identified in a 9-year-old boy from the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1970.
Since 1970, 11 countries just from the continent of Africa have reported numerous cases. Nigeria leading the cases chart with 500 suspected and 200 confirmed since 2017 reported by WHO.
The Monkeypox virus can spread via person-to-person through close contact, skin contact, body fluids, and even the respiratory droplets happen to be causes of spreading the virus from one to another.
If we talk about the ongoing year 2022 until now, it has been reported that the monkeypox virus has spread among 21 countries. Pakistan has just been confirmed to be added to this list. The numbers are growing with 260 confirmed cases. Just to prevent it from spreading, experts have suggested that people be more cautious.
To wrap-up
Monkeypox is a rare, viral illness that is similar to smallpox. It is caused by the monkeypox virus, which is a member of the orthopoxvirus family. The monkeypox virus is believed to be indigenous to Africa, where it is found in wild animals. In humans, the virus can cause a range of symptoms, from a mild rash to severe illness and death.
There is no specific treatment for monkeypox, and it is not known how to prevent the virus from spreading. Prevention involves avoiding contact with wild animals and staying informed about the latest updates on monkeypox virus outbreaks. If you are infected with monkeypox, there is a good chance that it will go away without any serious consequences.
However, if you experience severe symptoms, please seek immediate medical attention. Survival rates for monkeypox are typically high, but there is always the potential for serious complications such as pneumonia or encephalitis. So be sure to educate yourself about this virus and take necessary precautions to keep yourself and others safe.
