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Monkeypox given new name by global health experts
First identified in humans in 1970, monkeypox is a virus transmitted to humans from animals with symptoms similar to those seen in the past in smallpox patients, although it is clinically less severe. Monkeypox mainly occurs in central and west Africa, often in proximity to tropical rainforests, and has been increasingly appearing in urban areas. Animal-to-human transmission can occur from direct contact with the blood or bodily fluids, and human-to-human transmission can result from close contact with respiratory secretions, skin lesions of an infected person, or recently contaminated objects. People with monkeypox get a rash that may be located on or near the genitals or anus and could be on other areas like the hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth for weeks. Other symptoms can include fever, chills, exhaustion, muscle aches, and headache. Monkeypox was named after the disease caused by the virus discovered in captive monkeys, though the disease is not limited only to monkeys. To avoid causing a negative impact on trade, travel, animal welfare, and offense to cultural or social groups, the World Health Organization has renamed monkeypox as mpox, which is thought to be easily referred to and pronounced in any language. The world also should be aware that mpox cases have been spreading this year in many countries outside Africa.
Enjoy reading the article and learn about the newly renamed disease by WHO.
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-63782514
Monkeypox given new name by global health experts
First identified in humans in 1970, monkeypox is a virus transmitted to humans from animals with symptoms similar to those seen in the past in smallpox patients, although it is clinically less severe. Monkeypox mainly occurs in central and west Africa, often in proximity to tropical rainforests, and has been increasingly appearing in urban areas. Animal-to-human transmission can occur from direct contact with the blood or bodily fluids, and human-to-human transmission can result from close contact with respiratory secretions, skin lesions of an infected person, or recently contaminated objects. People with monkeypox get a rash that may be located on or near the genitals or anus and could be on other areas like the hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth for weeks. Other symptoms can include fever, chills, exhaustion, muscle aches, and headache. Monkeypox was named after the disease caused by the virus discovered in captive monkeys, though the disease is not limited only to monkeys. To avoid causing a negative impact on trade, travel, animal welfare, and offense to cultural or social groups, the World Health Organization has renamed monkeypox as mpox, which is thought to be easily referred to and pronounced in any language. The world also should be aware that mpox cases have been spreading this year in many countries outside Africa.
Enjoy reading the article and learn about the newly renamed disease by WHO.
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-63782514
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