Repost on current update of the Monkeypox virus.

          THE EMERGING MONKEYPOX

The Monkeypox is a rare zoonotic viral disease with symptoms similar to smallpox disease.
Monkeypox disease is most prominent in central and west Africa and has spread to many
Areas of the world.It is caused by monkeypox virus, a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus in the family of poxviridae.It is self limited disease with symptoms lasting from two to three weeks.Severe cases can occur.

Epidemiology of Monkeypox

Monkeypox disease can be traced back in 1972, where first monkeypox virus first documented in human and the outbreak occurred in many countries in Central, West Africa and Europe.
Recently, outbreak of monkey is ongoing in many countries since early May,2022 and the total of 219 confirmed cases have been reported worldwide, with most cases being detected in young men, self identifying as men who have sex with men.
Influence and the effects on the population
Though natural reservoir of monkeypox has not yet been  identified, animals like rodents are the most likely.Monkeypox can spread to person through direct contact with the infected person and contact with the infected animals.In most cases, the symptoms of monkeypox go away on their own within a few weeks, but it can also lead to medical complications and even death.People with underlying immune deficiencies may be at risk of more serious symptoms and death from monkeypox. Serious health conditions from monkeypox include secondary skin infections similar eradicated smallpox, pneumonia, and eye problems.

                                              Socioeconomic Implications of Monkeypox

The implication of monkeypox outbreak on live of the people should be a significant public health concern especially for people living in endemic areas.The economic cost of living will increase as a result of low production,the government and the World Health Organization will put in more resources to curb the outbreak leading increase in government expenditure and other like  waning of immunity, inadequate housing and health infrastructure,fear of consuming bushmeat,fear of traveling to endemic areas for business and tourist are all negative impacts on the economy.
Treatment of Monkeypox
Currently, there is no develop vaccine for the monkeypox virus infections.
However,monkeypox and smallpox viruses are genetically similar, which means
That antiviral drugs and and vaccines develop to protect against smallpox may be used to prevent and treat monkeypox virus monkeypox virus infections. Antiviral such as tecovirimat , may be recommended for people, who are more likely to get
Severe complications of the monkeypox. Like patient with immune system

                                                  Prevention of Monkeypox Outbreak
These are several steps that can be taken to prevent the infection with Monkeypox. Minimize skin to skin contact especially with the infected person and infected animals.Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
Especially sick or death,thoroughly cook all foods contain animal meat and practicing good hands hygiene. Embarking on health awareness campaign about the risk factors to raise alarm of the outbreak every parts of the world. Currently, vaccine of the smallpox is being used to curb the condition

Conclusion

Monkeypox is ordinarily found in countries in West and Central with tropical rainforests but recently the disease has been discovered in more than 20 countries
Including Great Britain, Spain, Portugal, Italy,Switzerland, United States, Israel and Australia. More than 500 cases have been reported, many apparently tied to sexual activity at two recent raves in Europe. One death has been reported worldwide.
We must have one connected global response to monkeypox to avoid it becoming
Endemic in more countries.

Reference;

    1.    Rimoin AW. MulembakaniPM.JohnstonSC.et al,
Major increase in human monkeypox
Incidence 30 years after smallpox vaccination
Campaigns cease in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    2.    UK Health Security Agency
Monkeypox cases confirmed in England latest updates
Http://www.gov.uk.government/news/monkeypox-cases-confirmed-in-england-latest-updates.
      3.  WHO Monkeypox Outbreak Updates
           amp.washingtontimes.com/news/2022