Ghana has confirmed its second case of Mpox.
The latest case involves the mother of the 15-year-old boy who was diagnosed with the disease in September.
The Ghana Health Service said officials are closely monitoring both cases to prevent further spread.
The Deputy Director of Disease Surveillance at the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Dennis Laryea, disclosed that the health authorities are taking all necessary precautions to contain the virus.
He assured the public that officials have intensified public awareness campaigns and are coordinating with local health facilities to ensure preparedness in managing potential cases.
He added that additional resources have been mobilised to monitor other contacts of the confirmed cases, particularly in the affected communities.
Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus, a species of the genus Orthopoxvirus.
Common symptoms of mpox are a skin rash or mucosal lesions, which can last 2–4 weeks, accompanied by fever, headache, muscle aches, back pain, low energy, and swollen lymph nodes.
Mpox can be transmitted through close contact with someone who has mpox, with contaminated materials, or with infected animals. During pregnancy, the virus may be passed to the foetus or to the newborn during or after birth.
Mpox is treated with supportive care for symptoms such as pain and fever, with close attention to nutrition, hydration, skin care, prevention of secondary infections, and treatment of co-infections, including HIV where present.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
