Monkeypox
By: Morgan Stuve :7th hour
What is Monkeypox?
Monkeypox is an exotic infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. The disease was first identified in laboratory monkeys, but in its natural state it seems to infect rodents more often than primates. The disease is most in Central and West Africa, but an outbreak also occurred in the U.S. in 2003. Monkeypox can cause many symptoms such as, about 12 days after people are infected with the virus, they may get a fever, headache, muscle aches and backache.
Immediate and Long Term Risk Factors
Risk factors include animal bites and scratches from infected animals (mainly African rodents or monkeys) or from prairie dogs that have had contact with African animals infected with the virus. Person-to-person transfer, can be reduced or prevented by avoiding direct physical contact with the patient and having the patient's doctor wear gloves and face masks. Several days later these individuals developed a rash that began as papules or bumps.
Media Influence
"CDC received a report earlier this (Thursday October 24, 2012) evening of a passenger on a plane at Midway Airport who had a rash," a statement sent out by the CDC reads. "Since the passenger had been in Africa, a family member had reported concerns that the rash might be monkeypox ." The CDC says monkeypox is a rare viral disease. It is most often seen in central and western Africa. The symptoms are similar to smallpox, but usually not as serious. (Chicago)
Interpersonal Communication
If someone gets or has Monkeypox you should talk to a doctor. They can find out what to do and how to make you feel better. If you think you have Monkeypox go in right away so it doesn't spread to other parts of your body. The doctor can give you medicine to let you not have Monkeypox anymore. Also the doctor can give you advice on to not worry about something bad happening.
Advances
Advances
3 sited sources and one local source
- Mayo clinic health system. -Mankato hospital