UK releases recommendations to fight monkeypox

A sample of human skin with monkeypox virus under a microscope. File photoLONDON, May 30.British health authorities on Monday issued recommendations to prevent the spread of monkeypox, including isolating themselves until the rash clears and avoiding sexual intercourse, according to the website of the British Health Agency (UKHSA). In a joint statement, British medical services said that people with smallpox monkeys are advised to avoid contact with other people until their rash has healed and the scabs have dried up. Those who have seen a carrier of the virus are required to see a doctor and possibly go into self-isolation for up to 21 days. In addition, those infected should not have sex in the early stages of the disease. There is currently no evidence that monkeypox is transmitted through genital secretions, but as a precaution, it is advisable for those diagnosed with the disease to use a condom for eight weeks after infection. Also, those infected can reduce the risk of spreading the disease by practicing standard cleaning and disinfecting and washing your clothes and bed linen with normal detergents.Nigeria reports first death from monkeypoxIt is noted that if sick and people with suspected monkeypox need to leave the house, then you need to make sure that all rashes are hidden by clothing, you should also wear a mask and avoid public transport if possible. On Friday, the Agency reported, that 101 cases of infection with the virus have been detected in the country. Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that is also transmitted between people. It is usually a mild condition and most people recover within a few weeks, but complications can occur for some. The Health Agency noted that monkeypox is not considered a sexually transmitted infection, but can be transmitted through close contact with an infected person, the risk of spread in the UK population is estimated to be very low. Initial symptoms of monkeypox include fever, headache, muscle pain, back pain, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion. A rash may develop, often starting on the face and then spreading to other parts of the body. The rash changes and goes through various stages before finally forming a scab, which later falls off.