What is monkeypox?
Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by a virus from the genus Orthopoxvirus , which is usually present in rodents. Monkeypox can be transmitted from person to person, through close and prolonged contact, and cause symptoms such as chills, muscle and back pain, excessive tiredness and the appearance of blisters and sores on the skin, which can itch or be painful.
Symptoms
The first symptoms of monkeypox are:
- Blisters and wounds on the skin, which itch and hurt;
- Fever;
- Chills;
- Headache;
- Muscle pain;
- Excessive tiredness,
- Back pain.
These symptoms usually appear around 5 to 21 days after contact with the virus, and last between 14 to 21 days. Blisters usually appear first on the face and oral mucosa, then spread to the rest of the body and mainly affect the extremities, such as the palms of the hands. In some cases, blisters and wounds may also appear in the genital region.
Streaming
Monkeypox can be transmitted from person to person through contact with respiratory secretions that are released when coughing or talking, for example, but for the virus to be transmitted in this way, people need to be very close for a long time. .
Furthermore, transmission can also occur through direct contact with secretions from blisters and wounds caused by the monkeypox virus, or through contact with contaminated objects. The presence of lesions in the genital region also increases the risk of transmitting monkeypox through sexual intercourse.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of monkeypox can be made by an infectious disease specialist or general practitioner by evaluating the health history and symptoms presented. To confirm the disease, wound secretion is normally collected, which is analyzed in the laboratory, using the PCR test, with the aim of identifying the virus responsible for the disease.
It is usually not necessary to carry out specific treatment for monkeypox, as the symptoms of the disease usually disappear after a few weeks. However, in some cases, the doctor may recommend the use of medication to relieve symptoms more quickly.
It is important that in the presence of signs and symptoms indicative of monkeypox, the person goes to the hospital to be monitored and to prevent the transmission of the infection, although it is rare.
Written by Dr. José Roberto Lutti Filho.
Specialist in Pediatrics and Neonatology.
(CRM: 108147- SP)
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What is monkeypox?
Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by a virus of the genus Orthopoxvirus, which is usually present in rodents. Monkeypox can be spread from person to person, through close and prolonged contact, and cause symptoms such as chills, muscle and back pain, excessive tiredness and the appearance of blisters and sores on the skin, which can be itchy or painful.
Symptoms
The first symptoms of monkeypox are:
- Blisters and sores on the skin that are itchy and painful;
- Fever;
- Chills;
- Headache;
- muscle pain;
- Excessive tiredness,
- Back pain.
These symptoms usually appear about 5 to 21 days after contact with the virus, and last between 14 to 21 days. Blisters usually appear first on the face and oral mucosa, then spread to the rest of the body and reach mainly the extremities, such as the palms of the hands. In some cases, blisters and sores may also appear in the genital area.
Transmission
Monkeypox can be transmitted from person to person through contact with respiratory secretions that are released when coughing or talking, for example, but for the virus to be transmitted this way, people need to be very close for a long time.
In addition, transmission can also occur through direct contact with secretions from blisters and sores caused by the monkeypox virus, or through contact with contaminated objects. The presence of lesions in the genital region also increases the risk of transmission of monkeypox through sexual intercourse.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of monkeypox can be made by the infectious disease specialist or general practitioner by evaluating the health history and symptoms presented. To confirm the disease, the secretion of the wound is normally collected, which is analyzed in the laboratory, using the PCR test, with the objective of identifying the virus responsible for the disease.
It is usually not necessary to carry out specific treatment for monkeypox, as the symptoms of the disease usually disappear after a few weeks. However, in some cases, the doctor may indicate the use of medication to relieve symptoms more quickly. It is important that in the presence of signs and symptoms indicative of monkeypox, the person goes to the hospital to be monitored and to prevent transmission of the infection, although it is rare.
Written by Dr. José Roberto Lutti Filho.
Specialist in Pediatrics and Neonatology.
(CRM: 108147- SP)
Translated by Unstoppable Team.
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What is the simian viruela?
Simian virus (monovirus) is a rare disease caused by a virus of the genus Orthopoxvirus, which is thought to be present in rodents. The simian virus can be transmitted from person to person through prolonged close contact and cause symptoms such as rashes, muscle and back pain, excessive tiredness and the appearance of ampoules and sores on the skin, which can cause stinging or pain.
Symptoms
The first symptoms of the simian virus are:
- Ampoules and bottles on the skin that sting and duelen;
- Fever;
- Scalofríos;
- Headache;
- Muscle pain;
- Excessive tiredness,
- Pain in the back.
These symptoms may appear between 5 and 21 days after contact with the virus, and last between 14 and 21 days. The ampoules appear first on the face and oral mucosa, then extend to the rest of the body and affect mainly the extremities, such as the palms of the hands. In some cases, ampoules and sores may also appear in the genital area.
Transmission
The simian virus can be transmitted from person to person through contact with respiratory secretions that are released when speaking or speaking, for example, but for the virus to be transmitted in this way, people need to be very close for a long time .
Furthermore, transmission can also occur through direct contact with secretions from ampoules and sores caused by the simian virus, or through contact with contaminated objects. The presence of lesions in the genital region also increases the risk of transmission of the simian virus through sexual relationships.
Diagnosis
The infectious disease specialist or general physician can make the diagnosis of simian virus by evaluating the health history and the symptoms presented. To confirm the disease, the secretion of the disease is normally collected, which is analyzed in the laboratory, using a PCR test, with the objective of identifying the virus responsible for the disease.
It is not necessary to carry out specific treatment for the simian virus, as the symptoms of the disease disappear after a few weeks. However, in some cases, the doctor may recommend the use of medications to alleviate symptoms more quickly.
It is important that in the presence of signs and symptoms indicative of a simian virus, the person goes to the hospital to be monitored and prevent the transmission of the infection, although this is rare.
Written by Dr. José Roberto Lutti Filho.
Specialist in Pediatrics and Neonatology.
(CRM: 108147- SP)
Translated by Unstoppable Team.
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