02/06/2025
What is MPOX(monkeypox)?
a viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus, a species of the genus Orthopoxvirus.
It is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans. While usually mild, mpox can cause a painful rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. It's mainly spread through close contact with an infected person or animal.
Mode of Transmission
Monkeypox spreads through:
• Close contact with an infected person's skin lesions, body fluids, or respiratory droplets
• Contact with contaminated materials like bedding or clothing
• Animals (especially rodents or primates) can also transmit it to humans through bites, scratches, or preparation of wild game
Signs and Symptoms:
Symptoms usually appear 1 to 21 days after exposure and may last 2 to 4 weeks. These include:
• Rashes or bumps on the skin (often first seen on palms, soles, face, ge****ls, and mouth)
•Fever
• Sore throat
•Headache
•Muscle and back pain
•Fatigue or low energy
•Swollen lymph nodes
What To Do if You Have Symptoms:
If you experience any symptoms:
• Self-isolate immediately
• Go to the nearest health center or rural health unit
• Get tested and treated promptly to prevent spreading to others and avoid serious complications
Preventions:
• Avoid close contact
- Stay away from infected individuals and their items
• Hygiene
- Wash hands, disinfect surfaces
• Animal precautions
- Avoid wild animals and bushmeat
• Isolation
-Separate infected persons from others
This is not just about protecting ourselves — it’s about protecting our families, our children, our patients . Let us act responsibly, stay informed, and look out for one another 👫
Keep Safe Everyone 🩺👫
Stay Healthy 😷!!