Monkeypox is spreading panic after the Corona epidemic. European countries, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and Australia, are testing monkeypox patients. Unknown fear has spread to the people of the world. How serious is it actually? The issue has been highlighted in the BBC's analysis.

What is monkeypox:

The origin of the disease is through the monkeypox virus. Members of the same family of viruses as Smallpox. Although much less serious and experts say the chances of infection are low. Its spread is found in remote areas of Central and West African countries and near tropical rainforests. The two main strains of this virus are West African and Central African. Two of the infected patients in Britain came from Nigeria.

Symptoms of the disease:

Early symptoms of the disease include fever, headache, bloating, back pain, muscle aches. Once the fever subsides, a rash may form. Starting from the mouth, this rash spreads all over the body. However, in most cases, the rash is more visible on the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. The rash may cause itching. The virus can leave scars after eradication. The virus weakens and dies on its own. However, in this case, it can last from 14 to 21 days in the patient's body.

How to become infected:

Monkeypox can actually spread through contact with an infected person. The virus can enter the body through the skin cells, respiratory tract or eyes, nose or mouth. It can also be spread through contact with infected animals such as monkeys, rats and squirrels, or through virus-contaminated objects such as bedding and clothing.

Treatment:

There is no cure for monkeypox, but the outbreak can be controlled by preventing infection. The vaccine against smallpox has been shown to be 85% effective in preventing monkeypox. It is learned that Spain is preparing to order thousands of doses of smallpox vaccine.

How dangerous the disease is:

In most cases the virus is mild in nature. Monkeypox can sometimes be very serious. The virus has also been linked to deaths in West Africa. In most cases, the patient recovers completely within a few weeks. However, the death rate from this disease has been reported to be 10 percent.