Cases of Mpox Linked to New Strain Surge Globally; Thailand Joins Affected Nations
New cases of Mpox, driven by the highly transmissible Clade 1B strain, are on the rise in Africa and around the world. According to media reports, Thailand has joined the list of affected countries this year, including Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Sweden, and Pakistan. The initial outbreak originated in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared this outbreak a global health emergency. Clade 1B is a deadlier strain of monkeypox that spreads easily through close contact. Mpox symptoms typically include rashes, flu-like symptoms, and fever, though in some cases symptoms may present differently, with either rashes or flu-like symptoms dominating.
Children and immunocompromised individuals are at higher risk for severe symptoms. Children can contract the virus through contact with infected people, animals, or contaminated materials, especially through skin-to-skin interactions during activities like cuddling or bed-sharing. Transmission can also occur across the placenta, during birth, or through contact with body fluids and respiratory secretions. Symptoms usually manifest within 21 days of exposure but can show up as early as 3 to 10 days.
Parents should be vigilant for the following common Mpox symptoms in children: flu-like symptoms (fever, muscle aches, and sore throat), chills and sweats, rashes (initially on the face and then spreading), fatigue, difficulty swallowing, eyelid swelling, back pain, low energy, joint pain, and swollen lymph nodes. These signs indicate that the body’s immune system is fighting the infection.
Amidst the decrease in COVID-19 cases, the emergence of Mpox as a significant health concern requires immediate attention and action to mitigate its spread and impact.
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