2023-05-11 18:41:47
The World Health Organization has declared that monkeypox is no longer an international emergency after cases of infection fell by up to 90%.
Through the official Twitter account of the OMSit was reported that after 10 months of monitoring, monkeypox (previously called monkeypox) is no longer considered a national emergency.
It is estimated that around 87,00 people were infected in 111 countries, with the exception that monkeypox only claimed 140 lives.
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America was the continent with the most infections of monkeypox, counting more than 59,000 cases, where only 30,154 were registered in the United States.
The WHO director stressed that although it is no longer a national emergency, monitoring must be maintained, as in the case of Covid 19, whose health emergency was declared over on May 5, 2023.
It is estimated that monkeypox could be controlled thanks to the rapid attention of the health authorities who informed the population about the way in which this virus is spread, as well as its symptoms and treatment.
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Thus, after a joint effort worldwide, the WHO points out that the observation and monitoring protocols must remain in force and updated to avoid outbreaks or the emergence of new diseases.
What is monkeypox?
The World Health Organization defines monkeypox as a viral infectious disease that can cause different symptoms, especially on the skin.
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What are the symptoms of monkeypox?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that the symptoms of monkeypox are:
- Rash with subsequent scabbing
- Fever
- Shaking chills
- Swelling of the lymph nodes
- Muscle pains
- Exhaustion
- Headache
- Respiratory symptoms such as sore throat, cough, or runny nose
These symptoms can appear around 3 weeks after infection and although monkeypox is no longer an international emergency, you should pay attention if you develop any of these symptoms.
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How is monkeypox spread?
The route of transmission of monkeypox is through direct contact with a rash, scabs, fluids such as saliva, mucus, or any other discharge that is infected.
Although it can also be transmitted by skin contact through kissing, sexual intercourse, speech and any close contact with an infected person or lesion.
Now that you know that monkeypox is no longer an international emergency according to the WHO, remember to keep an eye on your health and go to the doctor as soon as you have a symptom of something strange.
If you need more detailed information about what monkeypox is and how it manifests itself, we share this video with you.
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