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Mpox: NCDC Confirms 67 Cases In 23 States, FCT

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The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said it has confirmed 67 cases of Mpox from the 1031 suspected cases  recorded in 35 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
The.cemtre said that the confirmed cases were recorded in 23 States amd the FCT.
The state include Akwa Inom (eight), Enugu (eight), Bayelsa (six), Cross River (five) Benue (four), Plateau (four), Delta (four), FCT (three) and Imo (three).
Others are Lagos (three) Rivers (two), Abia (two), Osun (2), Anambra (two), Ogun (two) while Kaduna, Gombe, Edo, Ebonyi Niger, Nasarawa, Kebbi, Oyo and Zamfara all recorded one case each.
The director-general of NCDC, Dr. Jide Idris, said Mpox is a rare viral zoonotic disease, meaning it can be transmitted from animals to humans and between humans.
The DG, who stated this on Wednesday at a press briefing on Mpox and other diseases, in Abuja, said Mpox is endemic in parts of Africa, especially in the tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa.

He said transmission from animals can occur through direct contact with infected animals, such as monkeys, squirrels, and rodents, or their body fluids, adding that human-to-human transmission is primarily through direct contact with an infected person or contaminated materials.

Dr. Jide said Mpox presents with symptoms such as fever, headache, body aches, weakness, swollen lymph nodes, and a distinctive rash that usually starts on the face and spreads to other parts of the body.

To prevent the spread of Mpox, NCDC has urged the public to avoid contact with animals that may carry the  virus, including sick or dead animals in affected areas.

“Avoid handling materials that have been in contact with infected animals. Limit unnecessary physical contact with individuals who are infected. Practice frequent hand washing with soap and water.

“Ensure that animal food products are thoroughly cooked before eating. Use protective clothing and gloves when handling sick animals or their tissues,” the centre added.

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