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First case of MPox in Pakistan: What can we learn from it?
- Source :
- Health Science Reports; Jan2024, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p1-3, 3p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background and Aims: This research paper discusses Pakistan's healthcare systems' challenges in managing the monkeypox outbreak in Pakistan. Monkeypox is a zoonotic viral disease caused by the monkeypox virus. The World Health Organization declared it a global public health emergency due to the surge in cases worldwide. Pakistan reported its first verified case in April 2023, necessitating immediate response. Body: This correspondence emphasizes on early detection, rapid diagnostic testing, and prompt treatment to limit the virus's transmission. Prevention strategies such as vaccination and travel restrictions on suspected cases are crucial for containment. Lessons from controlling the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic can inform strategies for monkeypox. Conclusion: The recent outbreak of monkeypox has presented challenges to healthcare systems. Therefore, a coordinated approach involving healthcare providers, government organizations, and the public is crucial in controlling the monkeypox outbreak. Further research is necessary to understand the virus and develop effective interventions for future outbreaks. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- COVID-19 pandemic
MONKEYPOX
RAPID diagnostic tests
Q fever
ZOONOSES
MEDICAL personnel
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 23988835
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Health Science Reports
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 175071206
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.1786