New Delhi: There is an atmosphere of concern all over the world about ampox. This infection, which started from African countries, is now slowly gaining its hold in many parts of the world. Seeing the increasing cases all over the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) itself has declared it a global emergency. India is also on alert mode after the latest cases of this infection were reported in Pakistan.
There is no vaccine for this disease yet. However, work is being done on developing a vaccine. In such a situation, until a vaccine is available, awareness is the only way to avoid it. In such a situation, today in this article we will tell you some important and easy tips to prevent the ampox virus-
What is Mpox virus?
The ampox virus, formerly known as the monkeypox virus, is a highly contagious disease. It causes a skin rash, swollen lymph nodes, fever, and blisters. It is very similar to smallpox.
Symptoms of Ampox
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- I am feeling cold
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- Muscle pain
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- swollen lymph nodes
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- Pus rash
Protect yourself from Mpox
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- Wash your hands thoroughly – Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water whenever you touch a dirty or contaminated surface or after coming home from work or outside.
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- Eat a healthy diet – Strengthening your immunity is very important to prevent MPOX. So boost your immune system by including more mineral and vitamin-rich foods in your diet.
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- Wear a face mask- Use a face mask to prevent any type of virus from entering your body. Wearing a mask can prevent the transmission of airborne germs.
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- Avoid contact with sick animals – Avoid touching, caressing or going near any sick or injured animal nearby. In such a situation, animals are more likely to contract viral diseases.
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- Avoid travelling- Avoid travelling anywhere as much as possible. Stay at home unless absolutely necessary.
- Avoid contact with passengers – It is better to avoid contact with people who have returned home from abroad. They may be infected with the ampox virus.