An unexpected and completely uninvited guest has arrived in China – a type of monkeypox that has strained the international community because of this type of disease migration.
Recently, a particular strain of monkeypox virus known as the West African MPXV strain has begun to emerge in countries where it was previously unknown, causing some concern in the global medical community. Medical News writes that although total cases of monkeypox around the world are declining, the possibility of a reoccurrence of this disease has not been ruled out.
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Monkeypox is a disease transmitted from animals to humans, called a zoonotic disease. Its origins lie mainly in the countries of Central and West Africa, where it was first described.
Recently, the first case of monkeypox was reported in mainland China, and interestingly, this new case was associated with an imported disease. These cases were diagnosed using the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method, which is used to amplify small segments of DNA. The genetic material of the virus was then isolated and studied using a process known as next-generation sequencing, which allows scientists to decipher an organism’s entire DNA sequence.
After careful examination, it was found that both cases had the same genetic makeup and belonged to the B.1.3 branch of the West African monkeypox strain. This is the first such case in mainland China that a local infection of this smallpox was caused by an imported one.
Perhaps one of the most dangerous aspects of this latest case is that it was transmitted through human sexual contact. This is notable in that the case occurs among men who have sex with men, ie. in a population not normally associated with monkeypox transmission.
The sudden appearance of smallpox in China highlights the importance of maintaining vigilant surveillance. This is a disturbing reminder that diseases are not limited by geographic boundaries and that the need for constant monitoring and preventive measures is more urgent today than ever before. Despite the decline in the number of cases of monkeypox around the world, it is imperative not to underestimate the potential threat it poses and the real possibility of its worldwide resurgence.
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Source: Focus
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