Monkeypox in India: What to do if cases are suspected in India - Prevention and treatment
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Monkeypox in India: Check out guidelines on prevention and treatment of monkeypox as directed by Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
New Delhi: The zoonotic virus Monkeypox has paralysed the world with fear as cases climb across the world climb rapidly. It is mainly present in countries in Europe where earlier cases were not usually found. According to the World Health Organization, 200 cases of infection have been reported so far. Although India has not reported any cases of monkeypox, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will soon release prevention and treatment guidelines for spreading awareness among people.
The ICMR also assured that India is prepared in view of increasing infections in the non-endemic countries. Many states have also taken specific actions to prepare for possible cases of Monkeypox.
In addition, the Uttar Pradesh health department recently issued an advisory for health officials to follow the standard operating procedures when dealing with monkeypox infection.
#Monkeypox | Uttar Pradesh Chief Medical Officer issues advisory for to higher health officials of the state and District Magistrates to remain alert.
The advisory directs that information on patients with fever and rashes be shared with the office of the Chief Medical Officer. pic.twitter.com/tYlPKY91wl
