First human case of monkeypox confirmed in Czech Republic

First human case of monkeypox reported in Czech Republic. This was stated by the chairman of the Republican Society for the Treatment of Infectious Diseases Pavel Dlouhy.

First case of monkeypox confirmed in Czech Republic, — says CTK.

Patient, who was diagnosed, located in the Central Military Hospital in Prague. Dlouhy did not provide any other details..

More detailed reports on this topic from representatives of the GMI and the hospital are expected in the coming hours..

What is monkeypox

Оспа обезьян – редкая вирусная инфекция, which is transmitted between people. It is usually a mild condition, and most people recover within a few weeks, however, some may experience complications. Initial symptoms of monkeypox include fever, Headache, muscle aches, back pain, hyperadenosis, chills and exhaustion. Rash may develop, often beginning on the face, and then spreading to other parts of the body. The rash changes and goes through different stages, before the scab is completely formed, which later disappears.

How to prevent monkeypox

To do this, avoid contact with animals., who may be carriers of the virus, especially with rodents.. It is also important to eat only carefully prepared animal products..