<h5>About Mpox.</h5><p>Mpox (monkeypox) is a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus, a species of the genus Orthopoxvirus (this group includes viruses like smallpox).</p><p>Mpox is a zoonotic disease, which means it can be transmitted between animals and humans. It can cause painful rashes, enlarged lymph nodes, and fever. Most people recover completely, but a few become critically ill.</p><p>This virus was first discovered in Denmark in 1958 in monkeys kept for research. The first human case was reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 1970.</p><p>Mpox has progressively spread throughout central, eastern, and western Africa. A global outbreak that occurred from 2022 to 2023 is still considered ongoing as the disease spreads in various nations.</p><h5>WHO sounds the alarm!</h5><figure class="image"><img alt="WHO.jpg" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/newsahoot.appspot.com/WHO_dac4f4cda4.jpg"><figcaption>Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Photo by Jornal do X.</figcaption></figure><p>Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), has proclaimed the rise in mpox cases in the DRC and other African nations to be an international public health emergency.</p><p>When making the announcement, Dr Tedros stated, "The emergence of a new clade of mpox, its rapid spread in eastern DRC, and cases reported in neighbouring countries are very concerning."</p><p>The DRC outbreak started with a strain known as clade I, but a new variant, clade Ib, appears to spread faster.</p><p>He also urged a coordinated international effort to halt these outbreaks and preserve lives. Although this disease is considered endemic to countries in Central and West Africa, there have been reported cases of different clades of mpox in other countries.</p><p>So, the WHO urges everyone to work together to stop its spread and ensure people are protected before it turns as deadly as the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p>During the previous outbreak, India's first confirmed case of mpox was reported in Kerala in 2022.</p><h5>Symptoms and transmission of Mpox.</h5><p>People getting infected with this disease often get a rash that may be located on their hands, feet, chest, face, etc. The incubation period for mpox is 3–17 days, during which a person may not show symptoms.</p><p>Other symptoms of mpox can include fever, swollen lymph nodes, exhaustion, muscle aches, headaches, etc.</p><p>The variants of mpox can spread through direct contact with infected wild animals and contact with contaminated materials.</p><p>It can also be transmitted by close contact with others infected, through direct skin-to-skin contact with a person's rash or scabs, contact with bodily fluids, saliva, etc.</p><h5>What’s the treatment!?</h5><p>Treatment includes reducing pain, managing the rash, and avoiding complications. Early intervention can help in managing the symptoms. If given on time, a vaccine can help prevent infection.</p><p>The infected must be cared for separately from others. Health experts and doctors should also be consulted as they can help treat a person.</p>

The announcement has been made by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of WHO.

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