Monkeypox outbreak could hit Europe this summer – WHO official statement

WHO does not rule out a summer increase in the incidence of monkeypox in Europe

An increase in the incidence of monkeypox in Europe is possible due to massive summer festivals and parties.

What is important to know about monkeypox:

• The smallpox vaccine is effective against this smallpox..
• Mortality in monkeypox ranges from 1% to 11%.
• The incubation period can last up to 21 day.
• Monkeypox usually develops a fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, fatigue. Позже – сыпь на теле.
• Monkeypox often clears up on its own in two to three weeks..

The opinion of WHO experts on the spread of monkeypox in Europe

To the extent that, how the summer season begins in Europe with events with the participation of a large number of people, I'm worry, that the transmission of the virus may be accelerated, – заявил директор регионального бюро ВОЗ Ханс Клюге. He noted, что основной способ передачи – тесный физический контакт с больным.

Fabian Leenderz, Doctor of the German Robert Koch Institute, called the monkeypox outbreak an epidemic, however suggested, that it won't last long.

Today, the sick are easy to trace and isolate. Besides, we have drugs and effective vaccines, which can be used if needed, – сказал Леендерц.

What is monkeypox

Оспа обезьян – редкое инфекционное заболевание, most common in remote areas of Central and West Africa. Его симптомы – тошнота, temperature, rash, itch, as well as muscle pain. Cases outside the region are often associated with travel to epidemiologically unfavorable areas. The virus is spread through contact, but its ability to infect the body is low.

K 21 May 2022 years outside of Africa recorded more than 100 cases of monkeypox. Several European countries have reported cases, as well as USA, Canada and Australia.