New names for variants of the monkeypox virus have been announced in this outbreak period. This is to avoid causing any cultural or social offence.
Monkeypox - Causes, Symptoms, Signs, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Monkeypox infection is a zoonotic viral infection that usually lasts for 3 weeks. It is caused by the monkeypox virus and is characterized by rash or pox-like symptoms.
Monkeypox infection is a zoonotic viral infection that usually lasts for 3 weeks. It is caused by the monkeypox virus and is characterized by rash or pox-like symptoms.
‘The monkeypox virus was named when it was first discovered in 1958. Major variants were identified by the geographic regions where they were known to circulate.’
Experts will now refer to the former Congo Basin clade (group of variants) in Central Africa as Clade I, and the former West African clade as Clade II. The latter consists of two sub-clades, Clade IIa and Clade IIb, of which Clade IIb was the main group of variants circulating during the 2022 outbreak. The global health agency added that the new names for the clades should be used immediately.
Newly-identified viruses, related diseases, and virus variants should be given names that avoid causing offence to any cultural, social, national, regional, professional, or ethnic groups, and which minimize any negative impact on trade, travel, tourism, or animal welfare, WHO said.
Monkeypox and its Outbreak
WHO officially declared on late July that the current multi-country monkeypox outbreak had turned into a public health emergency of international concern.
Test Your Knowledge on Monkeypox
Introduction:
Monkeypox is a rare viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus, which belongs to the same family of smallpox. It typically occurs in central and western Africa. Sometimes, small clusters or isolated infections are diagnosed in other countries.
Anyone can spread monkeypox through contact with body fluids, monkeypox sores, or shared items (such as clothing and bedding) that have been contaminated with fluids or sores of a person infected with monkeypox.
Introduction:
Monkeypox is a rare viral infection caused by the monkeypox virus, which belongs to the same family of smallpox. It typically occurs in central and western Africa. Sometimes, small clusters or isolated infections are diagnosed in other countries.
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Anyone can spread monkeypox through contact with body fluids, monkeypox sores, or shared items (such as clothing and bedding) that have been contaminated with fluids or sores of a person infected with monkeypox.
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First Monkeypox Case in a Child Confirmed in Germany
In Germany, a 4-year-old girl from Pforzheim city has become infected with monkeypox, confirming the country's first case of the virus in a child.
In Germany, a 4-year-old girl from Pforzheim city has become infected with monkeypox, confirming the country's first case of the virus in a child.
Can a COVID-19 Test Kit Work for Monkeypox Too?
While rapid at-home test kits became an instant success during COVID-19 pandemic, a similar attempt for monkeypox seems unlikely as they are totally different.
While rapid at-home test kits became an instant success during COVID-19 pandemic, a similar attempt for monkeypox seems unlikely as they are totally different.
