22/05/2022
First case of monkeypox in the US recorded.
There are also 2 confirmed cases in Canada.
According to the CDC, they are worried about an unsual outbreak of this in the UK. Its first case in the US was first identified in Massachusetts.
The outbreak has spread rapidly even outside UK borders, and has also been recorded in Australia from Europe travelers, due to the rapid undetected spread of the virus.
Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease that occurs primarily in tropical rainforest areas of Central and West Africa and is occasionally exported to other regions. Monkeypox typically presents clinically with fever, rash and swollen lymph nodes and may lead to a range of medical complications. (CDC)
Symptoms of monkeypox
1. Fever
2. When the body aches
3. Chills at Fatigue
4. Rashes on the face and hands that can spread all over the body.
That's why let's all be careful, because this is it. oh virus we need to strengthen our immune system, eat right and healthy food, social distancing, frequent hand washing and wearing face mask.
Let's all take care.
Sources: WHO, CDC