These days the threat of a serious virus is increasing in Africa. Yes, cases of monkeypox virus are increasing rapidly in African countries. Talking about the infection of this virus, it spreads rapidly from one person to another just like corona. This disease is now rapidly making the citizens of African countries its victims. If we talk about a year ago, then many cases of this disease were reported. Today we are going to tell you what is this disease and how it spreads as well as know how to prevent it.

Cases are increasing rapidly

Once again, a rapid increase has been observed in the cases of the monkeypox virus. If media reports are to be believed, for the past few days, many patients of the monkeypox virus have been reported in Africa. Seeing the dangerous situation arising due to this, the Indian government has also asked the administration to remain alert. Talking about the Director General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, he has expressed concern about this virus. Sharing a post on his X account, the Director General wrote that to deal with such diseases, he is considering a plan to form an international health regulations emergency committee.

What is the Mpox virus? What is the Monkey Pox Virus?

Talking about monkeypox or Mpox virus, its symptoms are very similar to those of the coronavirus. However, if we talk about its symptoms, it can take at least 7-15 days for them to appear. If you get infected with this virus, you may have problems like fever, rashes, swelling in lymph nodes, and muscle pain.

Ways to prevent Monkey Pox

To protect yourself from this virus, it is most important that you keep a distance from animals. Because the cause of infection of this virus is infected animals. So keep yourself away from infected animals. If you have become infected, you should immediately isolate yourself.