Odisha on high alert after India's first suspected case reported for Mokneypox
Following the identification of a suspected case of Monkeypox in a young male patient in India, Dr. Bijay Mohapatra, Odisha's Director of Health Services, reassured the media that the state is well-prepared to handle the infection. The suspected patient has been isolated and is under medical observation. International entry points are on high alert, with increased monitoring of passengers at airports. Symptoms of Monkeypox include fever, headaches, muscle aches, and painful boils.
Arpit Pattnaik
Following the identification of a suspected case of Monkeypox (Mpox) in a young male patient in the country, Dr. Bijay Mohapatra, the director of Health Services in Odisha, stated that the Health Department is fully prepared to manage this rare viral infection in the state.
Dr. Mohapatra assured the public that the suspected patient has been isolated and is undergoing health examinations as per the protocol, and there is no need to panic.
To prevent the spread of the virus, a high alert has been issued at all international entry points, and measures have been taken to check the travel history of people coming to India. Passengers from affected countries are being isolated and monitored for their health condition.
In addition, monitoring of passengers at international airports has been intensified, but there is currently no confirmed case of Monkeypox in India, so there is no need to panic, as emphasized by the senior health department official.
Dr. Mohapatra also noted that symptoms of the rare viral infection include fever, headaches, muscle aches, and painful boils on the skin. According to the World Health Organisation, monkeypox is a viral zoonosis that presents symptoms similar to smallpox, though it's generally less severe and lasts for 2 to 4 weeks.
