This is coming after the United Kingdom Health Security Agency announced that a traveller from Nigeria was confirmed to have monkeypox.
According to statement released by the NCDC, it was stated that no death has been recorded this year as a result of the disease.The health agency, added that it would conduct active case searches in facilities and communities that have been reporting positive cases in the country.“Since September 2017, Nigeria has continued to report sporadic cases of monkeypox.
The Monkeypox National Technical Working Group has been monitoring cases and strengthening preparedness/response capacity
“A total of 46 suspected cases have been reported between January 1 and April 30, 2022. Of the suspected cases, 15 were confirmed from seven states – Adamawa (3), Lagos (3), Cross River (2), Federal Capital Territory (2), Kano (2), Delta (2), and Imo (1) – but no death has been recorded.”
Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by a virus. It’s characterized by a fever, swollen lymph nodes, and a widespread rash. The rash causes many lesions on the face and extremities.The symptoms of monkeypox are similar to those of smallpox. But monkeypox symptoms are typically milder. After you contract the monkeypox virus, it can take 5 to 21 days for the first symptoms to appear. It takes 7 to 14 days in many cases.
The main disease carrier is unknown. It’s thought that African rodents are involved.
The smallpox vaccine is also believed to prevent the infection.
