Since May 6 UK health authorities face outbreak monkeypoxThe smallpox Monkeys, especially in men gays or bisexual. Nine cases have been confirmed in the UK. On May 19, 2022, European Center for Infectious Diseases Control and Prevention (ECDC) Reports of five confirmed cases in Portugal and 20 other suspects. Spain also has eight cases under investigation. The virus Also found in North America and France, The first confirmed case was detected in Ile-de-France on May 20, 2022. A 29-year-old male with no history of travel to Africa.
If the first case of monkeypox discovered in England on May 7, 2022 was likely related to a trip to West Africa, this would not be the case for the following cases. ” These recent cases, along with others reported across Europe, confirm our initial fears that monkeypox could spread within our communities. Susan Hopkins, Senior Medical Adviser to UKHSA (UK Health Security Agency).
The question of the new mode of transmission, sexuality, arises because most affected individuals indicated having relations with men. But the scientific community is unanimous in saying that it is too early, and that the number of cases is not enough to confirm that monkeypox is a disease. sexually transmitted infection. The virus is transmitted Through close contact, sexual or otherwise, with an infected person or their clothing.
Top symptoms Includes monkeypox feverheadache, pain muscles swollen glandsFatigue and chills – common non-specific symptoms of many viral infections. Skin lesions may appear first on the face and then on other parts of the body, especially the genitals. In most cases, the infection is not fatal and passes within a few weeks. Anyone showing these symptoms is urged by health authorities to see a doctor to limit the spread of the virus.