Deadly strain of Mpox enters India, doctor tells why it is dangerous and who is more at risk

Mpox, which is wreaking havoc all over the world, has started spreading in India as well. Earlier, only two Mpox cases were reported here, but this was not the strain (Mpox Strain India) declared a global emergency by WHO. However, a news that came out yesterday has increased everyone's concern. In fact, the dangerous strain of this infection, Mpox Clade-1, has been confirmed in a person who came from UAE in the state of Kerala (Kerala Monkeypox Outbreak). After this case came to light, the medical department is now on alert mode.

This is a matter of concern because this strain that has emerged in India and is already wreaking havoc all over the world is the most deadly type of this infection. In such a situation, it is very important to protect yourself from it and for this it is also very important to have the right information about this infection. In such a situation, today in this article, Dr. Muzammil Sultan, Senior Registrar of Critical Care Medicine at Maringo Asia Hospital, Gurugram, is telling the symptoms of this dangerous strain and who is more at risk from it-

Why is Mpox Clade-1 dangerous?

Doctors say that the case of Mpox Clade-1 being reported in India is a matter of concern, because a type of Mpox (monkeypox), which is considered fatal, has now been found in India. Mpox is a viral disease , which can spread in many ways. This virus makes a person its victim in the following ways-

skin-to-skin contact
Respiratory Droplets
Coming in contact with contaminated objects.

Symptoms of Ampox-

Rash
Fever
Sore throat
swollen lymph nodes

Which people are more at risk

Although this infection can affect anyone, some people are at a higher risk (Monkeypox High-risk Groups). These people include people whose immune system has become weak , those who are suffering from any disease for a long time and those who are in constant contact with infected people - such as healthcare professionals etc.

keep these things in mind

Doctors say that usually most patients infected with this infection recover on their own, yet sometimes serious cases can come up, especially in those who are more sensitive. In such a situation, to avoid this, it is important to avoid contact with infected people, maintain proper hygiene and contact the doctor immediately if any symptoms appear in the body.