The World Health Organization, including US, declared a global emergency for the monkeypox epidemic, which is seen in dozens of countries, and the statements made frightened the public. The declaration of a global emergency was at the top of the health agenda regarding the monkeypox virus, and the developments to be experienced were a matter of curiosity.
World Health Organization Regional Director for Europe, Dr. Hans Kluge explained the latest situation about the recent epidemic and used expressions that monkeypox cases have increased 3 times in the last 3 weeks. In addition, he told civil society and governments that efforts should be increased in the coming weeks and months in order to prevent the monkeypox virus from showing itself in a large region. Coordinated and urgent action was declared essential to reverse the gradual spread of the monkeypox virus disease.
Who Is Monkeypox Virus Threatened To, Who Is Infected?
The monkeypox virus, which was first seen endemic in Africa in April 2022, has transitioned to epidemic potential in other countries and was on the agenda. From April to July 4, 2022, 5783 cases were laboratory confirmed for monkeypox virus. While it was stated that the death rate of the disease was mainly low, it was announced that the virus was transmitted by physical close contact.
99.5% of those infected with Monkeypox are Male
Another remarkable piece of information about the epidemic was that almost all of the cases were men. The monkeypox virus, which can manifest itself in the form of muscle aches, fever, backache and headache, has been increasing in recent weeks.
Is Monkeypox Virus Transmitted by Sexual Contact?
It was known that the virus was not transmitted by sexual contact in classical information, but there were statements that the last epidemic was transmitted by sexual contact. 99%. An important part of the cases, 5 of which are men, are immunodeficiency. On the other hand, it was learned that 30% of the patients were HIV positive. According to the latest research, it was learned that the epidemic was mostly seen in gay men in 2022. It is stated that the rate of loss of life of the disease is not very high, but the monkeypox virus scares the public as it threatens public health.
