NEWS – India reported its first confirmed mpox case

HIGHLIGHTS

• Viral Zoonotic Disease
• Caused by the monkeypox virus.
• First human case in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
• Two clades: Central Africa (Clade I) and West Africa (Clade II).
• The confirmed case in India involves Clade II.
• Symptoms
  • Skin rash or mucosal lesions lasting 2–4 weeks.
  • Accompanied by fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes
• Transmission
  • Human-to-human via direct contact with body fluids, lesions, or face-to-face contact.
  • Can also spread through contaminated clothing or bedding.
• Treatment
  • No specific treatment for monkeypox.
  • Early supportive care can help manage symptoms.

ZOONOTIC DISEASES

• Infections transmitted between animals and humans.
• Caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, or fungi.