As India has not yet reported any cases of Mpox, the threat continues. In the meantime, AIIMS Delhi has also issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) to handle suspected patients.
In the latest development, the Ministry of Health, issued Mpox- Symptoms, Causes and Prevention.
In the social media platform X, Ministry of Health quoted, “Mpox is a viral illness that can be managed with supportive care. Learn how it spreads, recognize the symptoms, and follow these prevention tips. If you experience symptoms or have been in contact with a confirmed Mpox case, contact your nearest health facility immediately.”
Link: https://ihip.mohfw.gov.in/cbs/#!/
It added, “Note: India has not reported any case of Mpox since March 2024, and the risk of a major outbreak remains very low.”
Mpox is a viral illness that can be managed with supportive care. Learn how it spreads, recognize the symptoms, and follow these prevention tips.
If you experience symptoms or have been in contact with a confirmed Mpox case, contact your nearest health facility immediately. For… pic.twitter.com/6wUlumPg9f
— Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) August 20, 2024
How Does Mpox Spreads?
Prolonged close contact with an infected person.
Direct Contact with body fluids, lesion Material or contaminated items like clothing or linens
Signs And Symptoms
Fever, headache, muscle aches, body aches, malaise, chills, sore throat and cough.
Rash appears within 1–3 days of fever onset, lasting 2-4 weeks
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