Since the first case was recorded on May 7, the World Health Organization (WHO) claimed there have been 131 confirmed monkeypox cases and 106 further suspected cases, according to the WHO.
The epidemic is rare, but it is "containable" and confined, according to the WHO, which is organizing further meetings to provide member nations with more information on how to deal with it. [nL2N2XF2I1]
Monkeypox is a viral illness that is widespread in portions of west and central Africa. It is typically mild. It spreads mostly through close contact and was very seldom observed in other regions of the world before the latest epidemic. The vast majority of recent occurrences have occurred in Europe. [nL2N2XE097]
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there have been 131 confirmed monkeypox cases and 106 additional probable cases since the first case was reported on May 7.
The outbreak is unusual, but it is "containable" and contained, according to the WHO, which is holding more meetings to offer member countries with more information on how to deal with it. [nL2N2XF2I1]
Monkeypox is a viral disease that is common in western and central Africa. It's usually mild. It spreads mostly through close contact and was very seldom seen in other parts of the world prior to the most recent pandemic. The great majority of recent incidents have taken place in Europe. [nL2N2XE097]
Many of the instances have been documented in males who have intercourse with other men, but not all, and Briand stressed the need of preventing sexual transmission.
A fever and a characteristic bumpy rash are among the symptoms. The present outbreak of monkeypox is caused by a West African strain of monkeypox with a fatality rate of roughly 1%.
She stated that the epidemic was "not typical," but that it was "containable." Monkeypox vaccines and therapies are also available, she continued, urging adequate containment measures, additional research, and international collaboration.
She remarked, "Let's not build a mountain out of a molehill."