The "monkeypox" is taking on worrying proportions as after Britain, outbreaks have been detected in Portugal and Spain.
According to the latest information, six people have tested positive in Portugal and more than 12 are suspected cases, the country's health authorities said.
Spain[/B] has eight people under surveillance, while tests are being carried out to confirm the virus.
It is noted that four more people were found with "monkeypox" in Britain yesterday, bringing the total number of cases there to seven.
Equipment to doctors and nurses
Health authorities in Britain have even said that doctors and nurses will be urged to wear extra personal protective equipment when examining patients with a new rash, while those with symptoms should call before going to hospitals.
What are the symptoms of monkeypox?
Monkeypox owes its name to its origin in the animal, but is usually transmitted to humans after contact with rodents such as rats and mice.
These transmit the disease through their bodily fluids, with blood, blisters and faeces acting as transmission agents.
This is a rare viral infection, which kills up to 1 in 10 of those infected and is not easily transmitted between people.
Between people it is transmitted through respiratory droplets during prolonged face-to-face contact or through bodily fluids.
The rash initially appear on the face before spreading elsewhere and may resemble chickenpox.
Other symptoms include:
- Υψηλός Πυρετός (38C+)
- Πονοκέφαλος
- Μυϊκοί πόνοι
- Οσφυαλγία
- Πρησμένοι αδένες
- Τρέμουλο ή ρίγη
- Εξάντληση
Η The duration of symptoms of "monkeypox" varies and can last from two weeks to a month.
Symptoms are not usually fatal,
however people should remain in special hospital wards in order to recover without problems.[/P]Although it is uncommon to catch the disease from another person, people can catch it after contact with contaminated bedding, towels or clothing.
Also if someone touches these rashes then they are also likely to catch it, according to the British Express.
Source: in.gr
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