Although experts on the monkeypox virus say that there is nothing to worry about, we still experience a little panic at every case report. Moreover, the spread of the virus continues to increase this panic. Again, a similar news came from very close to us this time and it was announced that the first case was detected in our neighbor Greece.
About a month ago, we told you that the Monkeypox virus started to spread in Europe. Many claims were made about the virus, which has seen dozens of cases in many countries in Europe, especially in the first days.
We have brought together some of these claims for you and conveyed whether we are in a position to worry about the increasing cases. There is no case to worry about the virus, which has a preventive vaccine and treatment. However, even the news that there were 3 people suspected of virus in Istanbul in the past days was enough to cause panic. This time, a similar news came from our neighboring country, Greece.
Greece’s first case of monkeypox detected
In the statement made by EODY, the national health agency of Greece, it was reported that the first case of monkeypox was seen in the country. The necessary tests of the person suspected of the virus have been made, and It was announced that the tests gave positive results. It was reported that the patient with the monkeypox virus had recently traveled to Portugal and frequently traveled abroad.
Male patient with monkeypox is in good condition and under surveillance specified. Explaining that there is no situation to worry about at the moment, experts reported that the necessary treatments have begun to be applied.
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Source :
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/greece-detects-first-case-monkeypox-infection-2022-06-08/