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ABOUT MONKEY POX VIRUS (MONKEYPOX): WHO IS INFECTED THE MOST?
As the world continues to fight the corona virus epidemic, an outbreak of monkeypox virus (monkeypox) has recently emerged in 12 different countries. We have prepared a comprehensive guide and analysis to protect yourself and take your precautions against the monkey pox virus, which even US President has said is “causing concern”.
As the world continues its fight against the corona virus epidemic, which has killed more than 6 million people, it has recently faced a new outbreak in the United States, Canada and Australia, as well as European countries…
The monkeypox virus (monkeypox), which usually occurs in Central and West Africa and occasionally becomes an epidemic, has been detected in a large number of people in different countries. There are many unknown details and information about the monkey pox virus, which scientists continue to study and which even US President himself says “causes concern”.
But scientists and experts have shared some information with the public in order to protect themselves from the monkey pox virus or so that those who have had this disease can hold on to life.
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IN WHICH COUNTRIES HAS IT BEEN SEEN SO FAR?
The monkey pox virus has so far been officially spotted in nine European countries, as well as the US, Canada and Australia. In Europe, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, Italy and Sweden were the countries where this disease was observed, which is usually found in remote corners of Central and West Africa.
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WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
The monkey pox virus has some symptoms that occur in different parts of the body. November the first detected symptoms, high fever, headache, back pain, muscle and swelling stand out.
As the fever increases, a rash and itching begin to form on the body. This usually starts on the face and then reaches other points of the body. It occurs widely, mainly on the palms and soles of the feet. Itching can be extremely uncomfortable or painful. On the other hand, after this itching process has passed, the wounds on the soles of the feet and palms become crusted and pass.
Scientists and experts note that this infection can usually last for 14-21 days.
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HOW IS IT TRANSMITTED?
The monkey pox virus can be easily transmitted from someone who is in close contact with an infected person. The virus can be transmitted through a wound on the skin, through breathing, or through the eyes, nose, and mouth.
Experts have made statements that the virus can also be transmitted sexually.
On the other hand, this disease can also be transmitted from living things such as monkeys, mice, and squirrels that are infected with the virus, or from products such as bedspreads, dresses, and clothing that have the virus on them.
The skin of those infected with the virus is deformed.
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HOW DEADLY IS IT?
According to statements made by scientists in the past, the monkey pox virus looks like smallpox and is usually mild. The disease can pass completely on its own within a few weeks, but in some cases it can pass very heavily. There are records of this disease causing death in West Africa.
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WHAT IS THE TREATMENT?
In order to prevent any epidemic, vaccination is an important step. It is also known that vaccines developed against smallpox provide 85 percent protection against monkey pox.
On the other hand, antiviral drugs were also reported to have an effect.
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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF THERE IS A SUSPICION OF ILLNESS?
Scientists have recently warned that people who have been to certain parts of the African continent or who have been ill, or who think they are showing symptoms, should go to the doctor as soon as possible.
From the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), one of the leading US health organizations, said: “If individuals are sick, they usually stay sick for two to four weeks. People need to make an early diagnosis and start their treatment as soon as possible and inform the people they are seeing during this time,” he said.
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WHAT DOES THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION SAY?
The World Health Organization, which continues its work within the United Nations, announced that monkey pox has been detected in 12 member states in three different regions. Head of the WHO’s European Division, said: “When looked at geographically, it was found that cases were seen in Europe and other countries. This, in turn, is evidence that the monkey pox disease has been spreading for some time,” he said.
WHO also stressed that investigations are continuing on the issue, noting that the cases described so far in Europe have been mild.
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ARE PREGNANT WOMEN AND CHILDREN AT RISK?
A statement that caused concern about monkey pox, which is usually mild and moderate, came from, the head of the WHO’s European Department.
“Although this disease is usually mild, it can be severe, especially in a child, pregnant woman, and those with a weak immune system,” it said.
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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.
Physician's Resume:
Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.
Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.
In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.
Awards:
Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.
Certificates:
Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .
Professional Members:
American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.
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