A global Monkeypox epidemic has put the globe on red alert for a second danger to public health, which comes at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic is still actively spreading.
Recent research compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and submitted in the Morbidity and Mortality Report reveals that men account for 99% of all cases of Monkeypox in the USA and that 94% of those cases report recent male-to-male sexual or intimate contact.
According to the researchers who conducted the study, the procedures for cure and vaccination should be guided by these epidemiological facts.
According to the study’s authors, the methods for treatment and vaccination should be guided by these epidemiological facts.
The characteristics were collected from virus cases recorded in the U. S. between May and July.
In line with data from other nations, the researchers concluded that “recent results reveal that social spread of this virus is widespread and is preferentially impacting homosexual, bisexual, and other males who have sexual relations with other males.”
The incidence of Monkeypox is highest among people of African and Hispanic descent, who account for 54% of all reported cases. 41% of the instances were found in White people.
United States Monkeypox Case Trend Report Till September 23 2022 at 2:00 pm EDT
| Location | Cases | Case Range |
| Alabama | 112 | 101 to 500 |
| Alaska | 5 | 1 to 10 |
| Arizona | 446 | 101 to 500 |
| Arkansas | 56 | 11 to 50 |
| California | 4,886 | >500 |
| Colorado | 263 | 101 to 500 |
| Connecticut | 124 | 101 to 500 |
| Delaware | 36 | 11 to 50 |
| District of Columbia | 494 | 101 to 500 |
| Florida | 2,444 | >500 |
| Georgia | 1,736 | >500 |
| Hawaii | 27 | 11 to 50 |
| Idaho | 12 | 11 to 50 |
| Illinois | 1,270 | >500 |
| Indiana | 223 | 101 to 500 |
| Iowa | 25 | 11 to 50 |
| Kansas | 9 | 1 to 10 |
| Kentucky | 51 | 11 to 50 |
| Louisiana | 243 | 101 to 500 |
| Maine | 9 | 1 to 10 |
| Maryland | 636 | >500 |
| Massachusetts | 381 | 101 to 500 |
| Michigan | 257 | 101 to 500 |
| Minnesota | 182 | 101 to 500 |
| Mississippi | 73 | 11 to 50 |
| Missouri | 84 | 11 to 50 |
| Montana | 5 | 1 to 10 |
| Nebraska | 28 | 11 to 50 |
| Nevada | 218 | 101 to 500 |
| New Hampshire | 29 | 11 to 50 |
| New Jersey | 663 | >500 |
| New Mexico | 40 | 11 to 50 |
| New York | 3,842 | >500 |
| North Carolina | 512 | 101 to 500 |
| North Dakota | 6 | 1 to 10 |
| Ohio | 263 | 101 to 500 |
| Oklahoma | 36 | 11 to 50 |
| Oregon | 205 | 101 to 500 |
| Pennsylvania | 724 | >500 |
| Puerto Rico | 170 | 101 to 500 |
| Rhode Island | 73 | 11 to 50 |
| South Carolina | 156 | 101 to 500 |
| South Dakota | 2 | 1 to 10 |
| Tennessee | 273 | 101 to 500 |
| Texas | 2,225 | >500 |
| Utah | 149 | 101 to 500 |
| Vermont | 3 | 1 to 10 |
| Virginia | 452 | 101 to 500 |
| Washington | 583 | >500 |
| West Virginia | 11 | 1 to 10 |
| Wisconsin | 69 | 51 to 100 |
| Wyoming | 2 | 1 to 10 |
| Total | 24,846 |
*One Florida case is listed here but included in the United Kingdom case counts because the individual was tested while in the UK.
Signs and Symptoms of Monkeypox Disease: –
Infected Person have a rash that may appear on or around the genital areas or the anus. Additionally, the rash may appear on other parts of the body, such as the hands, feet, chest, face, or mouth.
Before the rash is completely healed, it will progress through a few stages, one of which is the formation of scabs.
In its early stages rash may appear as pimples or blisters and can cause pain or irritation.
Some more signs are including: –
- Fever
- Chills
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Exhaustion
- Muscle aches and backache
- Headache
- Respiratory symptoms (e.g., sore throat, nasal congestion, or cough)
How Long do Symptoms Last?
- After being exposed to the virus, symptoms often begin to appear after a period of three weeks. In most cases, a rash will appear anywhere from one to four days after the onset of flu-like symptoms in a patient.
- The contagious period for monkeypox begins when the first symptoms appear and continues until the rash has healed, all of the scabs have dropped off, and a new layer of skin has grown. In most cases, the illness will persist between two and four weeks.
What You Can Do to Keep Yourself Safe from Monkeypox Virus: –
In order to avoid contracting Monkeypox, follow these three precautions:
Number One: –
Direct, skin-to-skin contact should be avoided with someone who has a rash that might be Monkeypox.
- The rash and scabs of a person with Monkeypox should not be touched.
- Avoid physical contact with a person who has Monkeypox, including kissing and hugging.
Number Two: –
Stay away from everything a Monkeypox patient may have touched.
- Avoid using the same spoon or cup as someone who may have Monkeypox.
- Avoid coming into contact with the infected person’s clothes, towels, and sheets.
Number Three: –
Wash your hands often.
- Before eating, touching your face, or using the restroom, you should always be sure to thoroughly clean your hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to eliminate any bacteria or germs that may be present.
Vaccines for Monkeypox:-
To prevent monkeypox there are two vaccines available in the united states
- JYNNEOS
- ACAM2000
JYNNEOS can be used for both monkeypox and smallpox and ACAM2000 was developed smallpox. Both vaccines are expected to provide a good level of protection against monkeypox.
Cost of Vaccine: –
- The monkeypox vaccines are free. However, you could be charged an administration fee in certain medical settings. Providers must give you the vaccine regardless of your ability to pay the administration fee.
- The providers may bill a program or plan that covers the monkeypox vaccine administration fee (like your private insurance or Medicare/Medicaid).
Could this Monkeypox epidemic pose the same kind of serious risk to global health as the recent COVID outbreak?
It is essential that monkeypox be treated seriously since the number of reported cases is rapidly increasing, and it has the potential to contribute to health disparities.
On the other hand, I believe that we have a significantly better possibility of controlling it than COVID.
Firstly, this virus is not as contagious as COVID, except for a radical biological shift that seems improbable. Second, the time it takes for Monkeypox to transform or grow within a person and become transmissible is much longer. As a consequence, there is an increased possibility of safeguarding contacts. Finally, whereas COVID can be transferred before symptoms appear and even in silent instances, Finally, it’s possible that monkeypox isn’t particularly contagious before the rash appears. Quarantine is necessary, while COVID can be spread before symptoms appear, even in asymptomatic instances.