Just yesterday when I heard the news that the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global emergency of Monkey Pox spread I immediately looked for:
WHAT DOES MONKEY POX LOOK LIKE?
WHAT IS MONKEY POX?
We Mommies are especially concerned about such outages because they concern our children. It is our children who are more exposed to such viruses. Especially in Pakistan, the schools have just opened and two cases have already surfaced.
So I thought Why not write a blog about it to let my Mommies know about the MPOX Virus also known as Monkey Pox. If you are like me WORRIED AND CONCERNED do read this blog further.
What is Monkey Pox
Monkey Pox or MPOX is an infectious viral disease.
Who causes monkey pox?
The monkeypox virus
The symptoms of monkey pox disease are quite similar to the smallpox virus. However, the good news is that they are less severe.
MPOX spreads from person to person and from animal to person as well. The virus results in painful lesions on the skin and genitals as well.
What Does Monkey Pox Look Like
Monkeypox looks like a rash or a puss-filled sore. In the initial stages, the rash looks like a blister or a pimple. Later it becomes bumpy and painful.
As the virus begins what appears is just a small red patch, flat macule or a spot. As it matures it takes the form of vesicles, blisters or pustules.
In the recovery phase, the lesions develop a crust on them. Later new skin takes over the crusted skin.
How do you get Monkey Pox?
Now that you know what monkey pox looks like it’s time to discover how you get monkey pox virus. You can get monkeypox virus by
Coming in contact with an infected person
Or
Coming in contact with an infected animal even if the animal is dead
| Through Infected Person | Through Infected Animal |
| If you touch the rash or scabs of an infected person | If the infected animal has touched or scratched you |
| Sexual contact with an infected person | You handle an infected animal even if it is not alive |
| Prolonged face to face contact with an infected person | Eat an infected animal |
| You touch an object that an infected person has touched already | You use a product that is made from an infected animal |
The First Signs of Monkey Pox
| 1 | Fever |
| 2 | Muscle Aches |
| 3 | Sore Throat |
| 4 | Headache |
| 5 | Back Pain |
| 6 | Low Energy |
| 7 | Swollen Lymph Nodes |
Monkey Pox Treatment
I know what is the question that’s popping into your mind
Is there any vaccine for monkey Pox?
The good news is YES
There are two monkey pox vaccines available right now. These are:
Both vaccines do not cure Monkey pox. However, they do reduce the severity of the symptoms.
Is there a Cure for Monkeypox?
Unfortunately No
All you need to do is rest, stay isolated, stay at home and recover on your own.
However, it is not life-threatening unless it gets extremely severe.
Stay Safe
Every time I hear such news I become worried. I mean the world is already going through so much. There is war, starvation and whatnot. We have not fully recovered from the aftermath of COVID and here comes another Pandemic.
Stay safe everyone. Avoid unusual contact, especially from someone who is back from a foreign trip.
From what does monkey pox look like to Monkey Pox Vaccine now you know everything about the viral infection.
Take care of yourselves and your Families..
LOVE