Monkeypox or monkey pox Currently, it has been declared a global emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). But now monkeypox is said to be transmitted through breast milk.
Following the disease which has now been found in 75 countries, with a total of more than 16 thousand reported cases.
Diseases caused by this virus can indeed be transmitted through close contact and fluids. It is even possible to transmit through breast milk (ASI) to their babies.
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Although further research is still being done, the Internal Medicine Doctor at St. Carolus Salemba, Robert Sinto said that mothers who are breastfeeding should not give their breast milk if it is proven that they have monkeypox.
“Because they both pass through the bloodstream (as found in sperm), this virus may be transmitted from breast milk. So for infected mothers, don’t give breast milk,” said Robert when attending the Monkeypox disease update held by the Ministry of Health. online, Wednesday (27/7).
Not only breast milk that is given directly, Robert also said that expressed breast milk should not be given to the baby until the mother is completely cured of monkeypox. Because transmission does not only occur through skin contact between the mother and the baby, but also the breast milk that the baby drinks.
“Expressing is also not allowed, so while suffering from monkeypox, it is better to stop breastfeeding altogether,” he said.
For that people should take care of themselves so as not to be exposed to this disease. Prevention can be done by disciplined health protocols and not making close contact or direct contact with sufferers.
“Even though until now it has not been found in Indonesia, prevention is still important. Starting from yourself by always obeying health protocols,” he said.
(tst/chs)
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