Recently, the “Monkeypox virus” has been on the national and world agenda frequently. The Ministry of Health has made a new post about the virus, which has caused the question “Is a new pandemic coming?” to be asked frequently. The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Turkey has published the “Monkeypox virus guide”. Here are the details on the subject…
Ministry of Health has published a guide to Monkeypox (M-Pox)!
The virus whose full name is monkeypox Orthopoxvirus It is a type of virus that belongs to the family. This virus, which was first identified in a laboratory environment in monkeys in 1958, takes its name from this. It manifests itself with the appearance of fungus-like structures on human skin.
The first case of Monkeypox in humans was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1970. The first type of the virus, which has two different types, Clade 1 and is currently found as an endemic species in Central Africa. The second species is Clade 1b It is called and the virus that has caused the WHO to declare a global emergency is this type.
What is monkeypox virus, how is it transmitted, what are its symptoms? Latest situation in Africa!
The World Health Organization announced on August 14, 2024, that a global emergency has been declared in the African continent due to the monkeypox virus.
The Turkish Ministry of Health shared a guide about the virus in its post today. The guide provided information on many topics such as the natural microbiology of the virus, its general technical structure, its natural host, symptoms, and transmission routes.
The most striking information in the guide was about the Monkeypox virus vaccine. According to the guide:
In those vaccinated with smallpox vaccine during the period when vaccination against smallpox was routinely administered, smallpox
Several observational studies have shown that the vaccine is approximately 85% effective in preventing M-Smallpox.
It has been proven. Therefore, those who have had smallpox vaccination before may experience the disease more mildly or
can be protected from the disease. It is an indication that they have been vaccinated against smallpox beforehand.
A vaccination scar on the upper arm is acceptable.
So what do you think about the Monkeypox virus? Please don’t forget to mention it in the comments.