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I. Introduction to monkeypox:
Monkeypox, also known as monkeypox, is a dangerous infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. This disease is capable of spreading rapidly through contact with droplets emitted from the nose and mouth of an infected person. Below are common symptoms of monkeypox:
II. Symptoms of monkeypox:
1. Fever: One of the first symptoms of monkeypox is a high fever, often exceeding 38ยฐC. Fever lasts for about 3-4 days and is often accompanied by a feeling of fatigue.
2. Rash: After the fever stage, the patient will have a rash on the body. Initially, the rash appears on the face, then spreads to the neck, chest, and other parts of the body. The rash is usually red and ranges in size from small to large.
3. Conjunctivitis: A fairly common symptom of monkeypox is conjunctivitis, when the eyes become red, swollen and sensitive to light. Sufferers may also have difficulty seeing clearly.
4. Cough: Monkeypox can cause coughing, especially in the initial stages of the disease. Coughing can last for several days and is often accompanied by a feeling of shortness of breath.
5. Encephalitis: In some severe cases, monkeypox can cause encephalitis. This is a dangerous condition and can lead to symptoms such as headaches, nausea, vomiting, and even low blood pressure.
III. Prevention and treatment measures:
1. Vaccination: Vaccination with monkeypox vaccine is the main preventive measure to prevent the disease. Monkeypox vaccine is usually advised and given to children 9 months of age and older.
2. Limit contact: To prevent infection, limit contact with people who have monkeypox.
3. Care and treatment: There is no specific treatment for monkeypox, only gentle therapy such as symptom control and supportive treatment can be used. If your symptoms are severe and do not improve, you should see a doctor
Monkeypox, also known as monkeypox, is a dangerous infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. This disease is capable of spreading rapidly through contact with droplets emitted from the nose and mouth of an infected person. Below are common symptoms of monkeypox:
II. Symptoms of monkeypox:
1. Fever: One of the first symptoms of monkeypox is a high fever, often exceeding 38ยฐC. Fever lasts for about 3-4 days and is often accompanied by a feeling of fatigue.
2. Rash: After the fever stage, the patient will have a rash on the body. Initially, the rash appears on the face, then spreads to the neck, chest, and other parts of the body. The rash is usually red and ranges in size from small to large.
3. Conjunctivitis: A fairly common symptom of monkeypox is conjunctivitis, when the eyes become red, swollen and sensitive to light. Sufferers may also have difficulty seeing clearly.
4. Cough: Monkeypox can cause coughing, especially in the initial stages of the disease. Coughing can last for several days and is often accompanied by a feeling of shortness of breath.
5. Encephalitis: In some severe cases, monkeypox can cause encephalitis. This is a dangerous condition and can lead to symptoms such as headaches, nausea, vomiting, and even low blood pressure.
III. Prevention and treatment measures:
1. Vaccination: Vaccination with monkeypox vaccine is the main preventive measure to prevent the disease. Monkeypox vaccine is usually advised and given to children 9 months of age and older.
2. Limit contact: To prevent infection, limit contact with people who have monkeypox.
3. Care and treatment: There is no specific treatment for monkeypox, only gentle therapy such as symptom control and supportive treatment can be used. If your symptoms are severe and do not improve, you should see a doctor