Symptoms, Ways of Transmission and How to Prevent Monkeypox Virus

Monkeypox is a double-stranded virus of the genus Orthopoxvirus, which is transmitted by animals to humans. Monkey pox is a double-stranded virus of the orthopoxvirus genus that is transmitted to humans by animals. So far, two main species of monkeypox have been identified in West Africa and the Congo Basin. The way the monkeypox virus spreads is often through respiratory particles and direct contact with skin lesions. The initial symptoms of monkeypox include headache, muscle pain, fever, and body aches. On the body of the sufferers, bumps in the form of boils will gradually appear, which will become blisters. Many cases in recent outbreaks have been attributed to sexual transmission; specially among men who identify as gay, bisexual, or men who have sex with men. The virus can also be transmitted through direct contact with infected wounds, body fluids, and shared bedding/clothing. Monkeypox is a dangerous disease that can affect the mental health of patients. Previous studies indicate that the monkeypox virus leads to social stigma, anxiety, thoughts and behaviors related to suicide in infected people. Considering that several cases of monkeypox have been identified inside Iran, measures should be taken to make people aware of the symptoms and transmission of this virus, so that we do not witness the spread of another epidemic after COVID-19.