In Kerala, steps will be taken to shift more people to observation in hospitals if necessary. It was found that there were 11 people who had traveled closely with the Kollam native who tested positive
Thiruvananthapuram, First Published Jul 15, 2022, 5:33 AM IST
Thiruvananthapuram:A four-member central team will arrive in Kerala today for monkey pox prevention activities. The team will provide necessary instructions and help to the health department in prevention activities in the state. A member of the National Center for Disease Control, a consultant from the Ministry of Health and two doctors are in the team. There is a Malayali in the team. The Center is closely monitoring the situation in Kerala. Other states have also been alerted.
Meanwhile, steps will be taken to shift more people to observation in hospitals in Kerala if necessary. It was found that there were 11 people who had traveled closely with the Kollam native who tested positive. They have now been instructed to self-monitor and check if symptoms are detected. A detailed guideline has been prepared for treatment, isolation, and monitoring including at air bases.
Monkey pox: Unknown source challenges challenge, experts doubt community spread
Dr. Praveen Pradeep, an infectious disease expert at AIIMS, is concerned that the source of monkey pox that is currently spreading in the world is not clear. Monkey pox is less contagious than covid but has a higher mortality rate. But Dr. Praveen Pradeep told Asianet News that the existing covid precautions will also be effective in preventing the spread of monkey pox.
AIIMS expert says unknown source of monkey pox spread is a concern. Experts suspect that community transmission has a lower rate of spread than Covid. But the death rate is higher than covid. The disease can be severe in children and those with weakened immune systems. It is also estimated that the current spread is a less severe variant.
According to health experts, the spread of monkey pox can also be prevented if the same methods used to prevent Covid are adopted. The current system of surveillance of arrivals from abroad will also be effective against monkey pox. Infectious disease expert at AIIMS Dr. Praveen says.
It is a matter of caution that a disease that is normally confined to Africa is spreading to so many countries. The doctor said that the actual source of the current spread is unclear and worrying.
The West African variant of the virus that is spreading now is less severe. It is reported that the disease spreads only among those who have been in close contact for a long time. There are studies showing that the smallpox vaccine is also effective against monkey pox. But after the country became free of smallpox in 1980, the distribution of vaccine was also stopped.
Last Updated Jul 15, 2022, 5:33 AM IST
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