I have been a nurse for 10+ years and never have I gone through anything as bad as Covid-19. People are now asking if the monkeypox virus is the new pandemic to worry about. I do not think the symptoms are as bad as the coronavirus but I would still take precautions from any virus.
Information below comes from the World Health Organization...
Transmission - Person-to-person transmission of mpox can occur through direct contact with infectious skin or other lesions such as in the mouth or on genitals
Common symptoms of mpox are:
Self- care - Most people with mpox will recover within 2–4 weeks.
Preventing the spread - To prevent spread of mpox to others, persons with mpox should isolate at home, or in hospital if needed, for the duration of the infectious period (from onset of symptoms until lesions have healed and scabs fall off). Covering lesions and wearing a medical mask when in the presence of others may help prevent spread. Using condoms during sex will help reduce the risk getting mpox but will not prevent spread from skin-to-skin or mouth-to-skin contact.
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Stay safe out there!!
Information below comes from the World Health Organization...
Transmission - Person-to-person transmission of mpox can occur through direct contact with infectious skin or other lesions such as in the mouth or on genitals
Common symptoms of mpox are:
- rash
- fever
- sore throat
- headache
- muscle aches
- back pain
- low energy
- swollen lymph nodes.
Self- care - Most people with mpox will recover within 2–4 weeks.
Preventing the spread - To prevent spread of mpox to others, persons with mpox should isolate at home, or in hospital if needed, for the duration of the infectious period (from onset of symptoms until lesions have healed and scabs fall off). Covering lesions and wearing a medical mask when in the presence of others may help prevent spread. Using condoms during sex will help reduce the risk getting mpox but will not prevent spread from skin-to-skin or mouth-to-skin contact.
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Stay safe out there!!
