Smallpox virus alert! Transmitted from both humans and animals, spreading rapidly: Number of cases in Ghana rises to 133
Africa is on alert for smallpox! The number of cases diagnosed with M smallpox virus in Ghana is increasing rapidly. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) announced that 14 new M smallpox cases were detected in the country in a week, thus increasing the number of cases in the country to 133 since May.
It was stated that GHS is working closely with the Ministry of Health to ensure that all necessary interventions are carried out. The Ghanaian government announced on May 19 that four cases of M smallpox had been detected for the first time this year.
In order to prevent the spread of the virus in the country, a vaccination campaign was launched against high-risk groups.
The M pox virus is transmitted from rodent animals such as mice and squirrels or from infected individuals. Touching body rashes caused by the virus, using contaminated clothing, sheets, towels and similar items, and contact with body fluids are among the most important causes of transmission.
The first symptoms can appear 5 to 21 days after contracting the virus. The virus usually causes high fever, headache, back and muscle pain, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue, chills, shivering and chickenpox-like blisters on the skin.
There is no specific treatment for the disease and it is treated with antiviral drugs. Most cases are mild and recover within a few weeks.
(AA)
This content was published by Mustafa Fidan
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