China - Bejing CDC: Two cases of mpox were found in Beijing - June 6, 2023

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  • [FONT=宋体]Two Monkeypox Cases Found in Beijing and Health Tips[/FONT]

  
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  • [FONT=宋体][FONT=微软雅黑]Release time: 2023-06-06[/FONT][/FONT]
  • [FONT=宋体][FONT=微软雅黑]Article source: Municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention[/FONT][/FONT]

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  • [FONT=宋体]Recently, medical institutions in our city reported two cases of monkeypox virus infection, one of which was an imported case and the other was a related case of an imported case. Both cases were infected through close contact. After the case was discovered, the city and district health and disease control departments quickly carried out work such as tracing the source of the epidemic and providing medical treatment. At present, the two cases are being treated in isolation in designated hospitals and are in stable condition.
    health tips
    Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease caused by monkeypox virus. In the past, monkeypox was mainly prevalent in Central and West Africa. At present, monkeypox cases have been found in 111 countries and regions around the world, and human-to-human transmission is mainly among men who have sex with men. The World Health Organization announced on May 11, 2023 that the monkeypox epidemic no longer constitutes a "public emergency of international concern". health incident". At present, the risk of monkeypox infection to the public is low. It is recommended to actively understand monkeypox prevention knowledge and take good health protection.
    1. The source of infection and mode of transmission of monkeypox: African rodents, primates (a variety of monkeys and apes) and humans infected with monkeypox virus are the main sources of infection. Humans can be infected through contact with respiratory secretions, lesion exudates, blood, and other body fluids of infected animals, or by bites and scratches from infected animals. Human-to-human transmission is mainly through close contact, and can also be transmitted through droplets during long-term close contact, and can also be transmitted from pregnant women to fetuses through the placenta.
    2. The incubation period and clinical manifestations of monkeypox: the incubation period of monkeypox is usually 6-13 days, and the longest can be 21 days. Infected people experience symptoms such as fever, headache and swollen lymph nodes. This is followed by a rash on the face and other parts of the body that develops into pustules, lasts for about a week, and scabs over. Once all the scabs have fallen off, the infected person is no longer contagious.
    3. Treatment of monkeypox: Monkeypox is a self-limiting disease, most of which have a good prognosis. At present, there is no specific anti-monkeypox virus drug in China. Treatment is mainly symptomatic and supportive treatment and treatment of complications. In most cases, monkeypox symptoms resolve on their own within 2-4 weeks,
    4. Prevention of monkeypox: First, avoid close contact with people suffering from monkeypox. Sexual contact, especially MSM carries a higher risk. The second is to avoid direct contact with wild animals in high-risk countries. Avoid capturing, slaughtering, and eating local animals raw. The third is good hygiene habits. Clean and disinfect frequently, and do good hand hygiene.
    5. Do a good job of health monitoring: If there is a history of contact with suspicious animals, people or monkeypox cases at home and abroad, and symptoms such as fever and rash appear, you should go to a regular hospital in time, usually you can choose a dermatology department, and inform the doctor of the epidemiological history , Avoid close contact with others until the scab has formed.[/FONT]

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source: https://www.bjcdc.org/article/78739/2023/6/1686056380752.html