According to experts, the number of monkeypox cases is on the rise. It’s important to identify symptoms quickly and to talk to a doctor.
Navin Khosla is a NiceRx Medical Writer. He told Central Recorder that the most common symptoms include high fever, muscle aches, swelling glands, fatigue, and shivering.
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“If you believe you might have monkeypox, then it’s vital you isolate and ring your doctor and explain your symptoms,” Khosla said.
“They will talk you through the next steps and what you need to do in order to prevent the virus from transmitting to other people.”
Khosla stated that many people are already very vigilant about any irregularities in their bodies or symptoms which could be connected to the coronavirus.
After this week’s announcement of more than 700 cases in the US, monkeypox symptoms need to be given the same attention.
Contrary to Covid, the spread of monkeypox takes longer and the symptoms are more mild. According to a respected medical writer, monkeypox has not yet been linked to any deaths.
“Although cases of monkeypox in the US are on the rise, it’s a rare disease and most people who contract the virus usually only suffer from mild symptoms which last around two to four weeks,”He said.
Some are concerned that this could become a Covid 2.0, a global pandemic. But Kholsa says that this doesn’t appear the case.
“Unlike Covid-19, the symptoms of monkeypox are a lot less mild and the cases have been a lot lower globally, so we would predict that monkeypox would not have the same effects as the covid-19 pandemic,”He said.
It’s important to keep an eye out for warning signs so that spread is controlled and slow.
He described the main symptoms as a high fever and muscle aches.
Shivering, fatigue, glands
It’s usually transmitted by humans and animals.
For humans “it’s important to avoid contact with any humans who are unwell,” Kholsa said.
“Refrain sharing bedding, towels, and other items with them.
“It can spread quickly through the body and a rash typically spreads within 24 hours and becomes most concentrated on the face, arms and legs.”
Another medium for transmission is animals.
“No matter how obscure this may sound, it’s important to stay away from any dead animals you may come across, whether that’s in the street or local woodlands,” Kholsa said.
Monkeypox can also be transmitted to animals by infected animals. It can also impact monkeys, anteaters, hedgehogs, prairie dogs, squirrels and shrews.”