The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided on August 14, 2024, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus that has affected all of Africa. monkeypox virus for global emergency declared. So what is this monkeypox virus? Where and when did it start?
What is monkeypox virus?
The monkeypox virus is the full name of the monkeypox virus. Orthopoxvirus It is a type of virus belonging to the family. This virus, which was first identified in a laboratory environment in monkeys in 1958, takes its name from this. The first case seen in humans was reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1970. Monkeypox, known as a double-stranded DNA virus, currently consists of two different types. The first type, the virus Clade 1 It is called and is 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.
In recent years, the monkeypox virus has increased significantly in Europe and North America, with a change in geographical distribution. With the arrival of the summer months, the rate of spread of the virus increased and WHO urgently declared a global emergency.
What are the symptoms of monkeypox and how is it spread?
In early November 2023, WHO confirmed for the first time that the virus was sexually transmitted in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). African scientists had warned that if this situation was not brought under control, the disease would spread to large masses. Outbreaks that emerged in Europe and North America were brought under control with vaccines, antiviral treatments and warnings to high-risk people. However, the virus could not be brought under control there, especially due to medical shortages on the African continent. The virus, which initially spread among animals, later evolved from animal to human.
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In its latest form, the monkeypox virus has begun to spread from person to person. In addition to the normal form, the disease can be transmitted through contact, large inhaled droplets, a wound on the skin, or through the eyes, nose, and mouth, just like the Covid-19 virus. The virus can fire, headache, muscle pains, swollen lymph nodes And flu It shows similar symptoms. Rashes occur on the body within 1-3 weeks from the time the disease comes into contact with the body and watery blisters form. Rashes start in the face area, hands and feet and can spread to the whole body over time.
What is the latest situation in Africa?
According to the statement made by the World Health Organization (WHO) on August 14, 2024, monkeypox virus outbreaks in Africa affected at least 12,000 people in 2024, while the disease caused the death of at least 524 people. The fact that there is no vaccine or medicine in some parts of the African continent is one of the biggest reasons accelerating the increase of the disease.
Minister of Health Memişoğlu: There is no alarm situation!
After the resignation of former Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca in July, the new Minister Kemal Memişoğlu, who replaced him, said in a statement on August 14, 2024 We are monitoring developments regarding monkeypox and COVID-19. However, we are not currently on alert. He used the expressions. Former Minister of Health Fahrettin Koca announced that the monkeypox virus was detected in a person in 2022.
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