Monkeypox in India: Delhi sees heterosexual contact in 3 out of 5 cases, ICMR says

“Cases 2, 3, and 5 had a history of heterosexual contact within 21 days of onset of symptoms that were not under the influence of drugs or alcohol,” the study revealed.

However, 2 of the remaining 5 cases had no sexual contact.

“Cases 1 and 4 denied sexual contact,” the study said.

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Regarding active surveillance for monkeypox, the study states: Having sex with male (MSM) and female sex workers (FSW). ”

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The research report revealed that all five cases denied homosexual or bisexual exposure.

“All cases denied a history of contact with a homosexual or bisexual person. This report describes five cases of human monkeypox infection detected in India with no history of international travel,” it said. the report said.

According to this study, viral load dynamics and viral clearance were measured in oropharyngeal swabs (OPS), nasopharyngeal swabs (NPS), EDTA blood, serum, urine, and various samples every 4 days from 5 to 24 post follow-up. estimated in lesion specimens. Date of disease onset (POD). All five had mild to moderate intermittent fever, myalgia, and lesions on the genitals, groin, lower extremities, trunk, and upper extremities.

No sexually transmitted diseases were reportedly found, but HBV (hepatitis B virus) was reported in one case.

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“Four cases had non-tender rigid lymphadenopathy. With the exception of one case of HBV, no secondary complications or sexually transmitted diseases were documented in these cases,” said the report.

All cases were unvaccinated against smallpox or monkeypox virus. Confirmed monkeypox cases developed between 5 and 14 days after symptom onset. Three of the 5 cases were male and 2 were female, with a mean age of 31.2 years, and presented with mild to moderate intermittent fever with myalgia.

The study also found that urine, oral, and throat swabs are also suitable specimens for monkeypox detection.

“The presence of high viral load in case lesion specimens indicates the optimal specimen type for the detection of MPXV DNA. However, OPS, NPS, and urine also appear to be other suitable specimens. OK, given the clinical evolution, the presentation of monkeypox cases [single lesion/other symptoms without lesions/asymptomatic]OPS, NPS, and urine samples may be used for MPXV diagnosis.”

how it spreads

Monkeypox is a disease caused by infection with the human monkeypox virus, which belongs to the same virus family as smallpox.

In fact, symptoms are very similar to smallpox and include fever, headache, muscle aches, chills, and cold symptoms such as cough and sore throat.

Symptoms also include a rash that appears on the face, genitals, chest and back, and blisters on the hands and feet.

Some people experience very painful sores inside the mouth and on the inside of the buttocks.

Monkeypox is spread through close physical contact with an infected person.

Usually, this means skin-to-skin contact, especially with rashes or skin lesions caused by disease. However, it can also spread through large droplets (such as coughing or sneezing).

It can also be spread by contact with bed sheets, towels, or other fabrics that have come in contact with an infected person’s wound. We know that the virus persists on surfaces for long periods of time, even weeks.

According to one study, 95% of monkeypox Previous infections were spread as a result of sexual contact.

Meanwhile, according to the latest WHO report on 25 August: monkeypox Last week, globally reported cases fell by 21%, reversing a month-long trend of rising infections and indicating that outbreaks in Europe may be beginning to decline.

(with input from ANI)

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