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Beijing Daily reported on June 6 that recently, medical institutions in Beijing reported two cases of monkeypox virus infection, one of which was an imported case and the other was a related case of an imported case. Both cases were infected through close contact. . At present, the two cases are being treated in isolation in designated hospitals and are in stable condition.

 

Monkeypox originated in Africa and was previously endemic locally in West and Central Africa. It has continued to circulate in non-endemic countries since May 2022. As of May 31, 2023, a total of 87,858 confirmed cases have been reported worldwide, involving 111 countries and regions. region, where 143 people died.

 

The World Health Organization announced on May 11, 2023 that the monkeypox outbreak no longer constituted a "public health emergency of international concern".

 

At present, the risk of monkeypox infection to the public is low. It is recommended to actively understand monkeypox prevention knowledge and take good health protection.

 

Monkeypox is a rare, sporadic, acute infectious disease with smallpox-like clinical manifestations caused by monkeypox virus (MPXV). The incubation period of monkeypox is 5-21 days, mostly 6-13 days. The main clinical manifestations are fever, rash, and enlarged lymph nodes. Some patients may develop complications, including secondary bacterial infection at the site of skin lesions, encephalitis, etc. Most people recover fully, but some can be severely ill. Plus, monkeypox is preventable.

 

Popular science knowledge about monkeypox

The source and mode of transmission of monkeypox
African rodents, primates (various species of monkeys and apes) and humans infected with monkeypox virus are the main sources of infection. Humans can be infected through contact with respiratory secretions, lesion exudates, blood, and other body fluids of infected animals, or by bites and scratches from infected animals. Human-to-human transmission is mainly through close contact, and can also be transmitted through droplets during long-term close contact, and can also be transmitted from pregnant women to fetuses through the placenta.

The incubation period and clinical manifestations of monkeypox
The incubation period of monkeypox is usually 6-13 days and can be as long as 21 days. Infected people experience symptoms such as fever, headache and swollen lymph nodes. This is followed by a rash on the face and other parts of the body that develops into pustules, lasts for about a week, and scabs over. Once all the scabs fall off, the infected person is no longer contagious.

Treatment for monkeypox
Monkeypox is a self-limiting disease, most of which have a good prognosis. At present, there is no specific anti-monkeypox virus drug in China. Treatment is mainly symptomatic and supportive treatment and treatment of complications. In most cases, monkeypox symptoms disappear on their own within 2-4 weeks.
Prevention of monkeypox

Avoid close contact with people who have monkeypox. Sexual contact, especially MSM carries a higher risk.

Avoid direct contact with wild animals in high-incidence countries. Avoid capturing, slaughtering, and eating local animals raw.
Practice good hygiene habits. Clean and disinfect frequently and do good hand hygiene.
Do a good job of health monitor.
If there is a history of contact with suspicious animals, people or monkeypox cases at home and abroad, and symptoms such as fever and rash appear, you should go to a regular hospital in time. You can usually choose a dermatology department and inform the doctor of the epidemiological history. Avoid contact with others before the scab forms. close contact.

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