The World Health Organization says the monkey pox epidemic is a daunting challenge. after seeing more cases in 15 countries
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of an outbreak of monkey pox. Recently, more than 100 cases have been reported in 15 countries around the world, with Austria being the latest country to confirm the case of monkeypox. After yesterday is Israel and Switzerland. Found a patient for the first time in the country
As a result, at least 15 countries around the world have been found to be infected with the virus, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia and Canada.
Greece It was found that at least one person was suspected of being infected. in the process of finding a disease but has not confirmed the result
by count until now At least 107 people were infected, and more than 80 were suspected of being infected.
The World Health Organization Called an urgent meeting of those involved to discuss the matter, saying there was a chance that more infections could be found around the world. Therefore, recommendations are prepared to deal with the outbreak of smallpox ginger to various countries. in the next few days
The previous insight was Monkey pox has a very low level of human-to-human transmission. Most of the time, getting vaccinated to inoculate smallpox as a child. It is effective enough to prevent monkey pox.
In addition, the symptoms of the disease are generally mild. and can recover in a few weeks Previously, the epidemic was found only in Africa. which is an area with a low rate of smallpox vaccination
But this outbreak is considered an epidemic outside the area. causing concern to scientists
Even the public epidemic level is still at a minimum. But the Belgian hunt It is forcing people infected with monkeypox to quarantine for 21 days after four people were found to be infected in the country.
Dr. Tedros Adhanoi Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization Described the epidemic of smallpox that the world is facing daunting challenges. aggravate the spread of COVID-19
So far, it is unclear why this unexpected out-of-field outbreak occurred at this time. Experts have speculated that monkeypox may be more contagious compared to in the past when smallpox or smallpox vaccinations were more widely used than today.
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