Amidst the increasing outbreak of Monkeypox across the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) has given emergency use permission to Abbott Laboratories’ Monkeypox Diagnostic Test.

The test is called Alinity m MPXV assay, which is a real-time PCR test that detects monkeypox virus DNA from swabs of a victim’s skin lesions.

WHO said that this test will be used by experts in labs. Apart from this, WHO is evaluating three new diagnostic tests for emergency use.

Monkeypox is a world emergency

WHO declared monkeypox a world emergency in August. There are currently two strains of monkeypox virus circulating: Clade I, which is in parts of West and Central Africa. Among these, Clade Ib has raised global concerns. Cases of clade Ib have also been reported in Sweden, Thailand and India, as well as in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries.

Monkeypox status in India

Last month, India reported its first case of a more dangerous variant of monkeypox, sparking concern among global health officials because of its rapid transmission. Health officials in Kerala found the clade Ib strain in a 38-year-old man who recently returned from Dubai.

What is monkeypox and how does it spread?

Monkeypox, formerly known as simian smallpox, is a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus. It is a viral infection that can spread between people and animals. Monkeypox is similar to another viral disease, smallpox. Monkeypox is spread by close contact with an infected person or animal. This includes direct contact with rash, body fluids, or respiratory droplets. It can also spread through contaminated materials, such as bedding or clothing.

Symptoms of Monkeypox

Fever
Headache
muscle pain
back pain
swollen lymph glands
Tiredness
Cough
sore throat
rash
The rash can occur on any part of the body and go through several stages: flat spots, raised bumps, blisters, pus-filled blisters, scabs, and rough peeling. These rashes may take several weeks to heal completely.

Treatment and prevention of monkeypox

There is no specific treatment for monkeypox. Most people recover on their own within a few weeks. However, severe cases may require hospitalization. To avoid this, keep these measures in mind.
Avoid contact with people who have monkeypox.
Avoid contact with infected animals.
Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
If you have monkeypox, isolate yourself from others until your rash has completely healed.

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WHO approved Mpox test, these 9 symptoms are visible, reach the lab, the disease will be detected soon.

Monkeypox is a world emergency

Monkeypox status in India

What is monkeypox and how does it spread?

Symptoms of Monkeypox

Treatment and prevention of monkeypox

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