Monkeypox is generally considered mild and some people may recover within weeks without any necessary treatment. However, in some cases it can be serious and the disease can cause serious complications. Monkeypox is also associated with sex. It is said that monkeypox can also be spread through sexual contact.
Harun Tulune, a sex worker from North London, has also been affected by monkeypox. Recently she has shared her experience with monkeypox of the World Health Organization (WHO) to spread awareness about this disease. If you want to avoid this rapidly spreading disease, then you should know this.
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suffered unbearable pain
Harun developed fever on 11 June 2022. He felt pain, itching and swelling in his lymph nodes. His fever rose to 39.6 °C (103.28 °F). He was trembling too. On the fifth day he was unable to do any movement and was in unbearable pain. After that a blister formed on his nose, the chanting was small at first but later became bigger and more painful. He explained that because of the sores in my throat, I could not swallow, eat or drink. That was painful. The pain startled me.
How is the patient being treated
Aaron was treated with tecovirimat for 10 days after being admitted to the hospital. It is an antiviral agent developed for smallpox, now licensed for monkeypox by the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Aaron told that he was being given antibiotics due to pain killer and infection.
mental stress due to illness
Since monkeypox is a new outbreak, not much is known about the infection and its pattern. This is the reason why getting infected can also have a serious impact on a person’s mental health. Aaron also felt the stress caused by the illness. He told that I get scared seeing the marks found due to monkeypox.
How is monkeypox spread?
Monkeypox can be spread in different ways. It can be spread through direct contact with an infectious rash. Infection can also be transmitted during face-to-face contact or during intimate physical contact. Monkeypox can also be spread by touching objects previously touched by an infected person. It is currently unclear whether monkeypox can be transmitted through sexual transmission routes such as semen or vaginal fluid.
ways to avoid monkeypox
Currently raising awareness for monkeypox is the best way to avoid it. Tracing and isolation are the primary measures to control the outbreak. If someone has been diagnosed with monkeypox, it is important that they keep an eye out for symptoms such as rash, fever and muscle aches and keep in touch with the doctor.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always contact your doctor for more details.
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