The monkeypox is a growing concern around the world. Prof. Todor Kantardjiev also explained to NOVA what the symptoms are.
“Fever, back pain, muscle aches, headaches and rashes. The first blisters appear on the face, then all over the body – mostly on the arms and legs. The incubation period is from 7 to 14 days. The quarantine is 21 days “, explained Prof. Kantardjiev, advisor to the Sofia Municipality on health issues.
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“These are poxyviruses, which are probably the largest viruses that cause disease, mainly on the surface layer of the skin. From this group of viruses is smallpox. Since 1980, children have not been vaccinated against smallpox. People with monkeypox are up to 40 years old – so unvaccinated for smallpox, “said Prof. Kantardzhiev.
Some of those infected in Europe traveled to Africa before developing symptoms.
“On 6 May, the UK Health Security Agency reported the first cases. He is a man who flies from Nigeria on May 3 or 4. Then he developed the disease “, said Prof. Todor Kantardjiev.
“In other cases, very close contact with the infected is blamed,” he explained.
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According to him, the virus can be transmitted by rodents – mice and rats.
“The cases are low contagious. Of the 50 who came in contact with the sick, only one fell ill. At the moment, the method of transmission is being clarified “, said Prof. Kantardjiev.
“There has been a lot of travel since the pandemic was dropped. The large number of cases is due to the fact that since the beginning of May the medical authorities have paid attention to the manifestation of this disease. Now we are researching more and paying more attention, “he explained.
The risk for Bulgarians was very low. Prof. Kantardjiev believes that border control should be strengthened.
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