Nearly 560 monkeypox cases reported to WHO
The World Health Organization has identified these cases in around 30 countries. She calls for not “stigmatizing” infected people.
“Anyone can be infected if they have been in close contact with a person who has been infected,” says WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Here in Geneva in December 2021.
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The number of confirmed cases of monkey pox reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) has reached nearly 560 in around 30 countries. Its director general Tedros Adhonom Ghebreyesus called on Wednesday in Geneva not to “stigmatize” infected people.
“There may have been some spread that went undetected for some time,” he told reporters. Most cases have been seen in the homosexual community. The investigations are continuing. On Tuesday, WHO Europe had warned that the spread may not be fully controlled and warned of a possible outbreak this summer.
Relayed by animals
Monkeypox is an infectious disease transmitted to humans by animals. Incubation can usually range from 5 to 21 days and symptoms resemble, but less severe, those of smallpox during the first five days.
In most infections, the situation resolves on its own. But it can become serious in some cases. The WHO wants to provide guidance to the groups most at risk, prevent further spread, improve understanding of the pathology and protect health workers.
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