MONKEYPOX recently hit the headlines after two cases were recorded in the UK.
But what exactly is the disease? And should we be worried about a potential outbreak? Here’s everything you need to know.
What is monkeypox?
Monkeypox is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus.
This virus is a rare zoonosis – transmitted to humans from animals – and occurs primarily in remote parts of central and west Africa, near tropical rainforests.
It isn’t easily spread between people, with transfer usually only possible through close physical contact.
Two cases of monkeypox have been recorded in the UK this year.
In the first case, it’s believed a Nigerian naval officer travelled to the UK on a commercial flight after contracting the disease.
Public Health England contacted passengers on the plane who were sat close to the man to warn they may have been exposed to the infection.
A second patient tested positive for monkeypox at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Is it deadly?
According to WHO, the monkeypox virus is similar to human smallpox.
Although monkeypox is much milder than smallpox, it can be fatal.
It has a mortality rate of between one and 10 per cent, with most deaths occurring in younger age groups.
How do you catch it?
Infection usually occurs after direct contact with the blood, bodily fluids or skin lesions of an infected animal.
In Africa, human infections have been documented through the handling of infected monkeys, Gambian giant rats and squirrels.
Eating the inadequately cooked meat of an infected animal is a risk.
Human-to-human transmission can result from close contact with the skin lesions of an infected person, or objects recently contaminated by the patient.
This generally requires prolonged face-to-face contact, putting loved ones at greater risk.
Transmission can also occur via the placenta, known as congenital monkeypox.
What are the common signs and symptoms?
Initial symptoms include:
- fever
- headache
- muscle aches
- backache
- swollen lymph nodes
- chills
- exhaustion
A painful rash and open sores can then develop, usually starting on the face.
If the rash spreads to the eyes it can cause blindness.
Symptoms generally last from 14 to 21 days, with severe cases relating to age, extent of virus exposure, the patient’s health and the severity of complications.
More health Q&As
What are the treatments of the disease?
There are no specific treatments or vaccines available, but outbreaks can be controlled.
Vaccination against smallpox has been proven to be 85% effective in preventing monkeypox.
However, the vaccine is no longer available to the general public, as it was discontinued after global smallpox eradication.
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