Tamil Nadu health officials prepare for a potential Mpox outbreak, implementing preventive measures and raising awareness to protect public health and contain the spread.
Mpox (Monkeypox): Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Go to source) virus, is a viral infection which can spread between people, mainly through close contact, and occasionally from the environment to people through surfaces that have been touched by an infected person. The state health department officials told IANS that the district medical officers are required to put the taluk-level hospitals on alert and also monitor the Primary Health Centres (PHC) under their jurisdiction.
Monkeypox
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.
‘#Monkeypox cases are on the rise again. Stay informed about symptoms, prevention, and vaccination. Let's work together to stop the spread and keep our communities safe. #mpoxawareness #mpox #Tamilnadu’
Tamil Nadu government has already set up fever screening centres at four international airports of the state and has also put in place isolation wards attached to each airport. The King Institute of Preventive Medicine and Research in Guindy will be the laboratory earmarked by the Union Ministry of Health for testing of Mpox in Tamil Nadu. This lab is among the 22 laboratories identified by the Ministry across the country for testing. Mpox Screening: Tamil Nadu on High Alert
Tamil Nadu health authorities said that the state has in place mass fever screening systems at all four international airports, and isolation wards are ready in airports as well as in four designated government hospitals. State health minister Ma Subramanian, while speaking to IANS, said: “The state is ready with testing and treatment facilities. All precautionary measures have also been taken.”The minister further said that as soon as information, on a person with suspected symptoms was announced by the Union government, the state government got in touch with the Union government and received information about the country from where the person had returned and the place of hospitalisation, which are kept confidential.
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 ...
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 ...
At all four airports, medical isolation wards have been readied. In addition, digital boards with information on symptoms of mpox and seeking medical help have been put up at the airports.
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Important Facts on Monkeypox
With the rapid increase in the 2022 outbreak of monkeypox cases, the following facts may help ease the alarming rates of misconceptions and concerns that have coursed among public.
With the rapid increase in the 2022 outbreak of monkeypox cases, the following facts may help ease the alarming rates of misconceptions and concerns that have coursed among public.
Reference:
- Mpox (Monkeypox): Causes, Symptoms, Treatment - (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22371-monkeypox)
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