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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Monkeypox (Mpox) is a viral illness caused by the Monkeypox virus, a species of the genus Orthopoxvirus. Two (2) different clades exist: clade I and clade II. Monkeypox can cause a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes and fever. Most people fully recover, but some get very sick. The WHO notes that anyone can get Monkeypox.
As of 20th July 2023, Trinidad and Tobago recorded four (4) cases of Monkeypox so far — all are male patients. In May 2022, a global outbreak of Monkeypox was caused by a strain known as clade IIb. The outbreak appeared suddenly and rapidly and spread across Europe, the Americas and then all six (6) WHO regions, with 111 countries reporting more than 87,000 cases and 140 deaths. The global outbreak has affected primarily (but not only) gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men and has spread person-to-person through sexual networks. The global outbreak of Monkeypox was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on 23rd July 2022. However, the WHO announced in May 2023 that Monkeypox is no longer a PHEIC, almost a year after the threat was raised. The virus is still around and further waves and outbreaks could continue, but the highest level of alert is over, the WHO added. The global health body's Chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, called on countries to “remain vigilant.” Below are some important facts you should know about Monkeypox, according to the WHO. An outbreak of Monkeypox is occurring in many countries:
Symptoms of Monkeypox often include:
You can catch Monkeypox through close contact with someone who has symptoms including:
Protect yourself from Monkeypox:
Monkeypox can spread through sex:
If you think you have Monkeypox:
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