Suspected Monkeypox Outbreak In India

Ghaziabad Health Department suspected an Indian girl to be affected by monkeypox virus, due to monkeypox outbreak. Read further to know more.

Authorities of a private hospital in Ghaziabad on 3rd June (Friday) alerted officials of the Ghaziabad Health Department to the possibility of a patient with monkeypox-like symptoms. The health department officials, however, did not confirm the case and said that they had collected samples and sent them to National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, for testing.

Monkeypox Suspected in Indian Girl

According to the World Health Organization, monkeypox is a zoonotic disease that presents symptoms that include fever, an extensive characteristic rash and usually swollen lymph nodes.

‘According to the World Health Organization, monkeypox is a zoonotic disease that presents symptoms that include fever, an extensive characteristic rash and usually swollen lymph nodes.’

Dr. B.P. Tyagi, senior ENT specialist at Harsh ENT Hospital, said that a minor patient came to him for the treatment of an ear infection when he noticed monkeypox-like lesions over her body.

“I saw lesions over her body and they seemed similar to monkeypox. We immediately informed the health department and isolated the girl. The family told us that several children in the family have developed a similar infection and two of them have already recovered,” Dr. Tyagi said.

Dr. Rakesh Gupta, district surveillance officer, however, said that the case may not necessarily be that of monkeypox disease.

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.

“However, we have taken her samples and sent them for testing to NIV, Pune. The test results are awaited. The family has no history of foreign travel,” Dr. Gupta said.

Source-Medindia