Monkey Measles in Macedonia – Epidemiologist Danilovski says they are not easily transmitted and the risk of epidemic
Two cases of MonkeyPox – monkey measles were confirmed in the country yesterday. After confirming the cases, epidemiologist Dragan Danilovski clarifies what the disease is, stressing that it is not easily transmitted and that the risk of the epidemic is very low.
-Majmoon measles are a viral disease caused by the MonkeyPox virus, which belongs to the same family as the Variola Vera virus. Symptoms usually include fever, headache, muscle and back pain, enlarged lymph glands, exhaustion, skin rash that can occur on the face, hands, feet, genital area or other parts of the body, incubation period of 6 to 13 days, but can vary from 21 to 21 days. The disease lasts from 2 to 4 weeks and in most cases recedes without the need for specific treatment. However, in people with weakened immunity, children and pregnant women, more serious complications can develop- Danilovski writes on his Facebook profile.
The disease is transmitted by direct contact with skin lesions or bodily fluids of the infected person, close physical contact, including sexual intercourse, contact with contaminated items such as clothing, bedding or accessories, respiratory drops at prolonged close contact face to face.
– It is important that it is not easily transmitted. A close, extended contact is needed- says Dr. Danilovski.
According to him, the risk of an epidemic is very low. Citizens should maintain hygiene (wash hands with soap and water), avoid close contact with symptomatic persons and sharing personal belongings and consult a doctor. He emphasizes that monkey measles are not a new or uncontrolled threat. The situation, he says, requires information and caution, but not panic.
The PHI Institute of Public Health informed yesterday that the Clinic for Skin Diseases was sent to them two patients suspected for MonkeyPox – measles and was also designated to perform an examination for HIV, syphilis and herpes.
-The Institute of Public Health has carried out laboratory tests in 3 different ways to confirm two cases of MonkeyPox -monkey measles. For the first time in our country, MonkeyPox – Monkey Measles, after the results, were immediately responded quickly, appropriate measures were taken and the competent institutions, the Ministry of Health, the Clinic of Skin Diseases, Infectious Disease, and others were reported.
According to the protocols after receiving the notification, the doctor who received the patients informed the patients about the results. Then there was an epidemiological survey by epidemiologists from the Institute of Public Health.
-Expert Persons Epidemiologists from IPH have returned to work and approached the epidemiological survey of both persons, in order to obtain data that would be extremely important for further action. The survey is still ongoing. It will be recommended that positive patients call an infectious clinic – IPH informed.
The Institute of Public Health has announced, will continue to monitor the situation and inform that there is no room for panic right now, as all necessary measures are being taken quickly and timely.
The IPH emphasized that all institutional capacities have been mobilized to overcome the consequences of this phenomenon and that all preventive measures have been taken. More details on the public have announced today.
