- Although the first case of monkeypox in a human occurred in 1970, it was not until 2022 that the largest outbreak in history occurred.
- So far, more than 19,000 cases have been registered in 75 countries and territories around the world.
- Research from Harvard University published in the journal Nature identified two eye abnormalities as part of the new symptoms of monkeypox.
Throughout history, thousands of diseases and health problems have arisen. While some originated thousands of years ago, others have only been around for a few decades. At the moment one of the main concerns is the monkeypox and for this reason studies are carried out to learn about aspects such as its symptoms and effects.
spread around the world
In this case, although it is one of the most talked about diseases, it is not really new. The first documented case in the medical literature occurred in animals in 1958. While the first human infection was recorded in 1970.
It is a disease caused by a orthopoxvirus of the smallpox family, which was the first disease eradicated by humans thanks to coordinated public health actions.
Now, one of the main problems with monkeypox is that for decades it was exclusive to Africa. On the other hand, in 2003 some cases were registered in other regions of the planet, but the outbreak was controlled in time.
Instead, this 2022 was extended to Europe for the first time and then to the rest of the planet. So far there are already more than 19 thousand cases in 75 countries and territories, although the number increases every day.
Due to the above and due to the speed of expansion, the The World Health Organization (WHO) already considers monkeypox an international health emergency. Although he has emphasized that mass immunization is not yet necessary.
Monkeypox symptomatology
- Sudden onset of fever (38°C)
- Headache
- Exhaustion
- Muscle pains
- Swelling of the lymph nodes
- deep weakness
- Rash, the first eruptions appear on the face, hands and later spread to the rest of the body.
New symptoms of monkeypox
Now, because it is a current issue, studies are permanently carried out with patients who have been infected in recent months. One of the most recent works was conducted by Harvard University and the results were published in the journal Nature.
The most remarkable thing is that they identified two new symptoms of monkeypox. Is about conjunctivitis and edema of the eyelids. It also mentions that 20 percent of patients develop temporary eye disorders.
The same research indicates that symptoms usually last two to four weeks. After this period, the vast majority of patients recover, although in some cases the marks on the body remain longer.
Moreover, in no way should this disease be underestimated. Although they are scarce Cases of people dying from monkeypox have already been reported.
With the above in mind, a few days ago the Ministry of Health (SSa) presented the First Mexican medical guide for the care of patients with monkeypox. It contains all the precise indications with what should be done in this type of case.