Q&A ... Information you should know about monkeypox

The Dubai Health Authority has issued an awareness guide about monkeypox, with the aim of clarifying all information related to the disease, its patients, contacts, and the possibility of preventing the disease.

In its guideline, the authority was keen to answer the most common questions about the disease, and the procedures and protocols adopted in case of infection, and they came as follows:

Does being in quarantine mean that I am infected?

Quarantine is a precaution, but this does not necessarily mean that you are infected with the virus, and it is a required measure to ensure that you do not become infected, and to reduce the transmission of the virus to others in the event of infection.

I had one of the symptoms during the quarantine period at home, what is the next required step?

Going to the nearest health center, before leaving the house for the appointment, you must follow the precautionary measures and make sure not to come into contact with others and make sure to wash hands regularly or sterilize them, as well as make sure to wear covered clothes such as long sleeves, pants and gloves to avoid and reduce pollution.

If I had chickenpox when I was young, is there a chance of getting monkeypox?

There is a difference between the chickenpox virus and monkeypox. Having chickenpox does not give immunity to the monkeypox virus.

Is there any medication I can take to protect myself from getting sick?

There is no specific medicine or vitamins that you must take to protect yourself from infection with the virus, it is recommended to follow prevention and safety measures, in addition to following a healthy lifestyle and food, and drinking sufficient quantities of water.

Does a rash develop in every case of monkeypox?

If yes, will the rash disappear completely or will it leave marks?

The rash is one of the main symptoms of monkeypox, and the shape of the rash changes throughout the course of the disease until it shrinks and disappears, and the skin cells are renewed again, which may leave traces on the skin.

A patient with suspected symptoms, where can he go?

Does he go to the health centers of the authority, or hospitals?

Or go to the emergency, or the service of a doctor for every citizen?

Please visit the nearest health center or hospital

What is the most vulnerable group to monkeypox in the community?

What is the probability of contracting the disease from humans?

Health workers, people who are in close contact with the patient, and those charged with his care, and the disease is transmitted from person to person “relatively” through close contact with respiratory secretions, skin lesions of an infected person or contaminated tools and surfaces.

How dangerous is the disease and its impact on an individual's health?

The risk of infection or an outbreak of the disease is small, because it requires close contact with the infected person or contaminated tools, and the disease is self-limited with symptoms lasting from 2 to 4 weeks, and supportive care and symptomatic treatment remain the main way to deal with the disease, health authorities in the UAE The United Arab Emirates is currently studying and evaluating the situation.

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