The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday (May 26) that monkeypox had spread in more than 20 countries, urging international surveillance to increase its surveillance. due to the increasing outbreak
WHO technical chief Maria Van Kerkov said about 200 confirmed cases and moreSLOTXOthan 100 suspected cases have been detected in countries where there is usually no outbreak, said WHO technical chief Maria Van Kerkov. and stating that The number of reported infections will increase after surveillance is increased, however, the latest outbreak situation is still under control.
“We expect to see more infections. and is calling on countries to increase surveillance," said Dr Van Khurkov during a Q&A session on the WHO's online platform, adding that the situation could be controlled, although it was difficult. But it can still be controlled in countries where monkeypox is not endemic.
Dr. Van Khurkov has called on medical professionals to consider chickenpox in the diagnosis of skin rash patients admitted to sexual health clinics, emergency departments, infectious disease clinics, primary care physicians and physicians. skin
Dr. Van Kerkov commented that “Not that anyone with a rash will get monkey pox. But we need to increase awareness of the nature of monkey pox. And we need to ensure that countries are able to perform the tests and provide accurate information.”
