Monkey Pox
Monkey pox is a viral infection characterized by festering nodules on the skin. This disease is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigeria. But on May 9, 2019, the Singapore government reported that this disease was found in Singapore.
Initially, monkey pox disease has symptoms similar to chicken pox, which is watery nodules. As the disease progresses, watery nodules turn into festering and cause lumps in the neck, armpits, or groin due to swollen lymph nodes.
Monkey pox is a disease that can be transmitted from person to person, but the main source is mice and primates, such as mice, squirrels, and infected monkeys.
Monkey pox is a very rare disease, but it can affect anyone. This disease was discovered for the first time during the epidemic in Africa in the 1970s.
Causes of smallpox monkey
Monkeypox is caused by the monkeypox virus, which is spread by a splash of the patient's saliva, which enters the eyes, mouth, nose or skin sores. In addition to saliva that is sown, transmission can also be through contaminated objects, such as patient clothing. However, human-to-human transmission is limited and requires prolonged contact.
Smallpox monkey transmission initially occurs from animals to humans, including scratches or bites from animals infected with the monkeypox virus, such as monkeys or squirrels. Besides being scratched or bitten, exposure to the body fluids of these animals directly or through contaminated objects can also make a person infected with monkey pox.
Symptoms of smallpox monkey
Symptoms of monkey pox will appear 5 to 21 days after infection with the Monkeypox virus. The first smallpox symptoms are:
The first symptoms of smallpox can last from 1 to 3 days or more. After that, the rash will appear on the face and spread to other body parts, such as arms and legs.
The resulting rash will develop from pus-filled liquid nodules, then rupture and form in the crust, then cause ulcers on the surface of the skin. This rash will last up to 2-4 weeks.
When to see a doctor
On May 9, 2019, the Singapore government announced there were cases of monkey pox sufferers in Singapore. As of the publication of this article, no cases of transmission of monkey pox to anyone else have been reported.
Seek medical attention immediately if you experience symptoms such as chicken pox, which appear liquid nodules, especially if:
Some countries that still have smallpox cases are the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigeria. For information, the victims of smallpox in Singapore are Nigerian citizens. Seek medical attention immediately if you have smallpox symptoms after traveling to both countries.
A diagnosis of monkey pox
At the beginning of the examination, the doctor will examine the symptoms and types of skin rashes that appear. The doctor will also request a travel history from a country that has a case of monkey pox.
The appearance of a rash does not always mean smallpox monkey. Therefore, doctors must conduct other tests to detect the presence of viruses in the body, including:
Treatment of smallpox monkey
Treatment against chickenpox was made to relieve the symptoms that arise. The doctor will give paracetamol to relieve fever and pain and will ask the patient to rest to speed up the healing process.
In addition, patients are also encouraged to consume lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat milk and cereals as a source of energy to fight infection.
Monkeypox can be transmitted from person to person, although this spread is limited and one in 10 patients can die. Therefore, patients must be treated separately for medical follow-up and to prevent the spread of the disease.
Until now, there was no treatment for monkey pox. Monkey pox can heal itself because of the patient's immune system.
Complications of smallpox monkey
Smallpox has a high cure rate. Although rare, this disease can still cause complications. Less than 10% of sufferers can even experience life-threatening complications.
Smallpox complications include:
Prevention of smallpox monkeys
The main prevention of smallpox is to avoid direct contact with primates and mice, such as monkeys and squirrels, or those infected. In addition, several other preventive steps can be taken:
To prevent transmission, doctors can give smallpox vaccine, especially to medical personnel who care for monkeypox patients. In addition to smallpox vaccination, medical personnel must also wear personal protective equipment when treating patients.
Smallpox is a disease that has disappeared since 1980. Although smallpox is a different disease from monkey pox, smallpox vaccine has proven to be very effective in preventing smallpox. Given the disease that has been destroyed, the availability of this vaccine is also limited.
If you suspect a pet is infected with the monkey pox virus, call your veterinarian immediately and stop him moving. Keep in mind, use gloves to come in contact with these animals.
Initially, monkey pox disease has symptoms similar to chicken pox, which is watery nodules. As the disease progresses, watery nodules turn into festering and cause lumps in the neck, armpits, or groin due to swollen lymph nodes.
Monkey pox is a very rare disease, but it can affect anyone. This disease was discovered for the first time during the epidemic in Africa in the 1970s.
Causes of smallpox monkey
Monkeypox is caused by the monkeypox virus, which is spread by a splash of the patient's saliva, which enters the eyes, mouth, nose or skin sores. In addition to saliva that is sown, transmission can also be through contaminated objects, such as patient clothing. However, human-to-human transmission is limited and requires prolonged contact.
Smallpox monkey transmission initially occurs from animals to humans, including scratches or bites from animals infected with the monkeypox virus, such as monkeys or squirrels. Besides being scratched or bitten, exposure to the body fluids of these animals directly or through contaminated objects can also make a person infected with monkey pox.
Symptoms of smallpox monkey
Symptoms of monkey pox will appear 5 to 21 days after infection with the Monkeypox virus. The first smallpox symptoms are:
- fever
- happy
- Tired or weak
- Headache
- Muscle ache
- Swollen lymph glands (lumps in the neck, armpits or groin)
The first symptoms of smallpox can last from 1 to 3 days or more. After that, the rash will appear on the face and spread to other body parts, such as arms and legs.
The resulting rash will develop from pus-filled liquid nodules, then rupture and form in the crust, then cause ulcers on the surface of the skin. This rash will last up to 2-4 weeks.
When to see a doctor
On May 9, 2019, the Singapore government announced there were cases of monkey pox sufferers in Singapore. As of the publication of this article, no cases of transmission of monkey pox to anyone else have been reported.
Seek medical attention immediately if you experience symptoms such as chicken pox, which appear liquid nodules, especially if:
- Modified Bintil contains pus
- Just been on vacation from Singapore
- There is contact with monkeys or squirrels
Some countries that still have smallpox cases are the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Nigeria. For information, the victims of smallpox in Singapore are Nigerian citizens. Seek medical attention immediately if you have smallpox symptoms after traveling to both countries.
A diagnosis of monkey pox
At the beginning of the examination, the doctor will examine the symptoms and types of skin rashes that appear. The doctor will also request a travel history from a country that has a case of monkey pox.
The appearance of a rash does not always mean smallpox monkey. Therefore, doctors must conduct other tests to detect the presence of viruses in the body, including:
- Blood test
- Throat friction test
- Skin biopsy (eg skin tissue for microscopy)
Treatment of smallpox monkey
Treatment against chickenpox was made to relieve the symptoms that arise. The doctor will give paracetamol to relieve fever and pain and will ask the patient to rest to speed up the healing process.
In addition, patients are also encouraged to consume lots of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, low-fat milk and cereals as a source of energy to fight infection.
Monkeypox can be transmitted from person to person, although this spread is limited and one in 10 patients can die. Therefore, patients must be treated separately for medical follow-up and to prevent the spread of the disease.
Until now, there was no treatment for monkey pox. Monkey pox can heal itself because of the patient's immune system.
Complications of smallpox monkey
Smallpox has a high cure rate. Although rare, this disease can still cause complications. Less than 10% of sufferers can even experience life-threatening complications.
Smallpox complications include:
- dehydrated
- Bacterial infection
- Lung infection
Prevention of smallpox monkeys
The main prevention of smallpox is to avoid direct contact with primates and mice, such as monkeys and squirrels, or those infected. In addition, several other preventive steps can be taken:
- Use perseverance when washing your hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizers, especially before eating, touching your nose or eyes, and cleaning wounds.
- Avoid sharing tableware or using the same bed linen with people infected with smallpox monkey.
To prevent transmission, doctors can give smallpox vaccine, especially to medical personnel who care for monkeypox patients. In addition to smallpox vaccination, medical personnel must also wear personal protective equipment when treating patients.
Smallpox is a disease that has disappeared since 1980. Although smallpox is a different disease from monkey pox, smallpox vaccine has proven to be very effective in preventing smallpox. Given the disease that has been destroyed, the availability of this vaccine is also limited.
If you suspect a pet is infected with the monkey pox virus, call your veterinarian immediately and stop him moving. Keep in mind, use gloves to come in contact with these animals.
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