Research shows that Monkeypox was first discovered in 1958 Im a monkey
colony where they were kept for research in Democratic Republic Of Congo.
In 1970 the first case was reported in human in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), and since
then the infection has been reported in a number of central and western African countries Democratic
Republic Of Congo and Nigeria being the hotspot.
So far the World health Organization has reported about 98 cases in the wold with 17 countries being
the speeding zone across the world.
Even after the outbreak of this virus,there has not been any associated death cause by this virus across
the world.
have discovered that the disease take five to Twenty one days for it to start showing the
symptoms after immediately after the infection.
The following are the signs and symptoms.
.Fever
. Intense headache
.Muscle Ache
.Back Pain
.Low energy
. Swollen lymph nodes
.Skin Rashes
The rashes developes first on face before spreading to other parts of the body .The rashes changes and
goes into different stages before forming scab which latter falls off after few weeks.
The rushes affects the following body parts
.Soles of feet
.Palms of hands
. Mouth
. Genital area
.Eye
TRANSMISSION
The virus enters the body through broken skin,the respiratory track and the mucus membrane (eyes,
nose or mouth)
This always happen when one comes into contact with affected person or the affected surfaces with
virus .
Sexual contact also is another way of transmission since the virus is spread through body fluids.
PREVENTION.
.Do not go near any affected animal or human
. Avoid close contact with any person or any affected object
.Do not share bedding or towel with those who are unwell.
TREATMENT.
The treatment of this disease is Achieved through administration of smallpox vaccine and antiviral drugs
can ask help to relieve symptoms.
Medics have noted that the affected Individuals get cured of this disease in about four weeks after the
infection even without treatment and it can also be transferred to unborn child through the mother
incase the mother is affected with the disease.
