Monkeypox can spread via human-to-human transmission as well as animal-to-human transmission. According to doctors, severe cases occur more commonly among children and are related to the extent of virus exposure, patient health status, and nature of complication. A virus, which originated in Africa, monkeypox is now spreading rapidly and has reached Pakistan.
Recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared monkeypox or Mpox a public health emergency of international concern. This decision came amid a rapid surge in the spread of the disease in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and its detection in neighbouring countries. The virus reaching Pakistan has caused serious concerns in India.
Dr Baset Hakim, MD Medicine, Apollo Clinic Viman Nagar, shares how the virus can spread, its symptoms and how India can keep itself safe. Monkeypox: Mode Of Transmission Dr Baset Hakim says that the natural reservoir of the virus is yet unknown. When it comes to transmission, Dr Hakim says, "Human-to-human transmission is known to occur primarily through large respiratory droplets generally requiring prolonged close contact.
It can also be transmitted through direct contact with body fluids or lesion material, and indirect contact with lesion material, such as through contaminated clothing or linens of an infected person." The doctor adds that animal-to-human transmission may occur by bite or scratch of infected animals like small mammals including rodents and non-human prim.