New Delhi: According to the increased news of the afternoon, a 35-year-old man, who returned to Kerala from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on July 6, has been found infected with the Monkey Pox virus. Significantly, this is the third case of this dangerous virus in the country as well as in Kerala.
On the matter, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said that this man, a resident of Malappuram, is in Manjeri Medical College, where he is currently undergoing treatment. Along with this, he also told that at present his condition is stable. People who came in contact with the patient are also being monitored for the time being.
What is monkeypox?
Monkeypox is a rare viral infection similar to human smallpox. It was first detected in 1958 in monkeys kept for research. The first case of infection with monkeypox was recorded in 1970. The disease occurs mainly in tropical rainforest regions of Central and West Africa and occasionally spreads to other regions.
According to the information, monkeypox spreads to humans through close contact with an infected person or animal or through material contaminated with the virus. It is believed to be transmitted by animals such as rats, mice, and squirrels. The disease is spread through wounds, body fluids, respiratory droplets, and contaminated material such as bedding.
However, a study conducted in the UK on seven patients who were cured of the rare infectious disease monkeypox between 2018 and 2021 suggests that some antiviral drugs may have the potential to reduce the symptoms of monkeypox and the duration of a patient’s infection.
