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M-pox Outbreak
Context
In the wake of the rapid spread of the mpox outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) has convened an emergency meeting.
- It is reported that considering the magnitude of the viral outbreak, the United Nations body could classify it as a global emergency.
About M-pox:
- It is a viral zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus.
- The first human case of mpox was recorded in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
- There are two known types (clades) of mpox virus — one that originated in Central Africa (Clade I) and one that originated in West Africa (Clade II).
- Symptoms: Common symptoms of mpox are a skin rash or mucosal lesions, which can last 2–4 weeks accompanied by fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes.
- Transmission: Human-to-human transmission of mpox occurs through direct contact with body fluids, lesions, prolonged face-to-face contact, including sexual contact, and indirect contact with contaminated clothing or bedding.
- Treatment: There are no specific treatments for monkeypox virus infection. Early and supportive care is important to help manage symptoms and avoid further problems.
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