Canada confirmed 1,411 cases of Monkeypox, including 38 cases which are hospitalized.

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has confirmed the Monkeypox update on the 8th of October, Saturday.  In addition, the health agency said that of the confirmed cases, 674 are from Ontario, 521 from Quebec, 167 from British Columbia, 41 from Alberta,  three from Saskatchewan, two from the Yukon and one each from Nova Scotia, Manitoba and New Brunswick.

Moreover, to control the spread of the disease, the Canada Health Department rolled out a drive to administer second doses against Monkeypox in Canada, this week.  The second dose, only for people who do not have symptoms, can be administered 28 days after the first dose.

The Monkeypox infection, which outbroke in 2022, is spreading rapidly across the world.  Approximately 24 countries, including India, are affected by the sudden spread of this disease.  Although experts suggested that the infection would not turn into another pandemic, there are many unknown factors about the disease, including how exactly it is spreading and its transmission.  As of now, experts suggest the spread of the disease is due to physical touches like hugs, kisses, sexual intercourse and blood transfusion and have a high transmission rate.

The first human case of monkeypox, a simulation of smallpox was reported in 1970.

Common Symptoms of Monkeypox:

  • Headache
  • Acute onset of fever (>38.5oC),
  • Lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes)
  • Myalgia (muscle and body aches)
  • Back pain
  • Asthenia (profound weakness)

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