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The probability is low, but it is possible. Therefore, the preventive course is the one recommended by the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Anyone who has monkeypox – monkeypox – should stay away from pets. By the way, the rule is that as long as the patient has blisters caused by the virus, or any kind of skin irritation, he remains isolated. Although it is a difficult contagious disease, it can be transmitted between humans through contact with a rash or through sexual contact.
In the document released on Monday, the European Center for Disease Control and Prevention says that, at present, little is known about the possibility that the domestic animal was a host for the monkeypox virus. “Rodents, especially family species Sciuridae (Squirrels) are perhaps more suitable hosts, than humans,” the document states, leaving a caveat: “Transmission from humans to animals is theoretically possible.”
The problem, if this were to happen, is that The virus could establish itself in Europe among wild animals, becoming an animal disease (Diseases transmitted between animals and humans) Endemic. In the United States, this did not happen during the 2003 outbreak, the first time monkeypox had reached that country. However, “the animal health authorities carried out systematic monitoring” and there was a campaign of animals exposed to the virus.
ECDC ends with a more reassuring sentence: The probability of this event occurring [homem-animal] very low.”
As a precaution, in the recommendations of the European Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there is one dedicated to this specific issue. “There is one The potential risk of human-to-animal transmission in Europe, Therefore, there must be close intersectoral collaboration between human and veterinary public health authorities.”
although There is no knowledge, to date, of infection in animals (pet or wild), the European Center for Disease Control and Prevention considers that monitoring of pets that may be exposed to it is necessary to prevent the disease from being transmitted to wildlife. In such cases, it must be ensured that there is capacity for quarantine and laboratory tests to confirm the presence of the virus.
Euthanasia “should be a last resort reserved for situations where testing and/or isolation is not feasible,” He defends the ECDC. conclusion? All people with monkeypox should avoid contact with any pet mammal, especially if they are rodents – such as hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, and squirrels.
Portugal, as of May 23, had a total of 37 laboratory-confirmed cases, among the 67 cases detected in 9 EU member states. Worldwide, the WHO speaks of 12 affected countries and a total of 92 cases detected.
The Directorate General of Health recommends that anyone with sores, rashes or obvious lymph nodes, which may be accompanied by fever, chills, headache, muscle aches and fatigue, should seek medical advice. The disease is endemic to West and Central Africa and the incubation period generally ranges from seven to 14 days.
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