WHO officials say the monkey pox epidemic is a “real threat” to public health. At the same time, they warn that if the rate of spread continues, the virus will be stronger in Europe, Australia and North America. The virus seems to behave differently than in the past. The organization has convened a Crisis Committee for next week to deal with the matter.
- In Europe, 25 countries have reported more than 1500 cases of monkey pox. It’s about 85 percent. all reported in the world – recalled on June 15, Dr. Hans Kluge, Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Europe
- The first infection with this disease was detected in a patient in Great Britain on May 7 this year, in Poland on June 10 this year.
- Next week, the Crisis Committee will assess the actual risk of the disease
- More information can be found on the Onet homepage
Is monkey pox a public health risk?
WHO officials announced that a Crisis Committee meeting will be held next week to look at the situation of monkey pox in non-endemic countries and assess whether it poses a threat to public health of international concern.
Dr. Hans Kluge, the regional director of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Europe, recalled in his speech on June 15 that Europe remains the epicenter of the epidemic, because 85 percent. The cases reported so far come from this continent. That’s 25 European countries with over 1500 cases.
“The scale of this epidemic is a real risk. The longer the virus circulates, the more it will spread and the stronger the disease’s foothold in non-endemic countries will be. Governments, health partners and civil society must act urgently and jointly control this epidemic. Three basic steps are needed »- noted the WHO expert.
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First, he explained that states needed to strengthen epidemiological surveillance, prevent and control infections. The second step to reducing broadcasting is intense community involvement and clearer communication. The third, on the other hand, is “genuine and disinterested regional cooperation”. It is urgent now, but it must also be pursued in the long term.
Monkey pox – what is this disease?
Monkey pox (monkeypox) is a tropical zoonotic disease. It is transmitted by animals, mainly rats, squirrels and mice. Less often – despite the name – by monkeys.
The disease can also be caught as a result of very close contact with a sick person. The virus enters the body through damaged skin, respiratory tract or mucous membranes. It is mild in most patients. One in 10 infected dies. The disease is caused by orthopoxviruses.
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A rash is a characteristic symptom in addition to fever, fatigue, headache, muscle aches and enlarged lymph nodes. Initially, they are spots that turn into lumps, vesicles, pustules, and crusts. They can leave scars when they fall off. A sick person usually recovers within a month.
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