How does monkeypox virus spread?
After the new crown, the monkeypox virus once again detonated the world. Monkeypox virus is not a new virus, it was discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo as early as the 1970s, mainly in Africa. There are still sporadic outbreaks in forested areas of central and western Africa. What is unusual about the monkeypox cases found in several European and North American countries is that most of the patients had not traveled to Africa, and the source of their infection could not be determined.
Recently, several countries around the world have reported unusual cases of monkeypox. With the continuous increase of non-monkeypox endemic areas and the number of infected people, monkeypox has once again entered the public eye. Scientists from many countries have called on the public not to panic, but to be vigilant against monkeypox and take effective epidemic prevention measures. The World Health Organization (WHO) also issued a notice a few days ago, reminding global health agencies to pay attention to the development of the epidemic.
What is monkeypox?
Monkeypox is a disease caused by monkeypox virus infection. It is a viral zoonotic disease. Monkeypox virus can be transmitted from animals to humans through close contact. Although human-to-human transmission is not easy, close contact with infected people may also be infected .
What are the main routes of transmission of monkeypox?
The primary mode of transmission of monkeypox virus is through direct contact with the blood, body fluids, skin or mucous membrane wounds of infected animals. Secondary transmission between humans is mainly due to close contact with the respiratory secretions of infected persons, skin lesions, or items contaminated with the patient's body fluids or diseased tissue (such as clothing, bed sheets, etc.) Monkeypox virus can be present in respiratory droplets, but usually requires prolonged face-to-face contact to spread.
How is monkeypox treated?
Monkeypox is usually a self-limiting disease, meaning no treatment is needed and the patient will recover on its own, with symptoms usually lasting 14 to 21 days. However, depending on the level of exposure to the virus, the patient's health and the severity of complications, severe patients can also die. Of the two currently prevalent monkeypox viruses, the West African strain has a recorded mortality rate of 1%, and the Congo Basin strain may cause more severe disease, with a mortality rate of around 10%. The virus in monkeypox patients recently discovered in Europe is a West African strain.
In terms of treatment, there is currently no specific drug for monkeypox. As a means to control the outbreak of monkeypox virus, smallpox vaccine, antiviral drugs and vaccinia immune globulin can be used.
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