The first case of the new clade 1b variant of monkeypox (mpox) confirmed in Germany. It has been the Robert Koch Institutea reference body in the control of infectious diseases, which verified it this Tuesday.
Apparently, The infection occurred abroad and was detected last week (specifically, on Friday), the entity has highlighted. Furthermore, he added that No appreciated a greater risk for Germany, but that he was “monitoring the situation very up close“.
Second case in Europe
This is, therefore, the second case of the new variant 1b in Europe. And the first was detected in August in Swedenin a person who had recently traveled to an unspecified African country, where he contracted the disease.
Spread from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to several Central African countries, including Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda, during the summer of 2024this variant tends to show severe progression and increased mortality.
Symptoms
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), is fatal in 3.6% of cases and especially dangerous for the children. Furthermore, although the disease manifests itself mild form and tends to heal on its own, in this group it can be very serious.
The symptoms, as expected, They usually appear between 4 and 21 days after contact with an infected person and can last 2 to 4 weeks. Among others, it is worth highlighting fever, sore throat, muscle and back painas well as swollen lymph nodes.
Recommendations
Subsequently, they can develop skin lesions that evolve from spots to papules and scabs that eventually fall off. To prevent infections, it is advisable to avoid close physical and sexual contact with people who suffer from it.
As if that were not enough, it is advisable do not touch rashes or wounds and minimize skin contact. Last but not least, hygiene: you have to wash your hands frequently and avoid contact with personal belongings of infected people.
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