Monkeypox, and the Dangers it Imposes on Citizens
Monkeypox, like COVID-19, is a serious virus that should not be taken lightly and should be regarded with utmost priority. It is something that can surely impact the lives of people in a very negative way. “Monkeypox is a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus, a type of orthopox virus related to variola and vaccinia viruses,” according to the City of Chicago. There are also symptoms that are associated with Monkeypox, that at first may not seem like monkeypox whatsoever.
“Initial symptoms are typically flu-like including fever, headache, muscle and back aches, lymphadenopathy, chills, and exhaustion,” stated the City of Chicago. Once these symptoms begin to subside, there will be rashes across the body, that will get progressively worse throughout the week.
If this is treated in the early stages, these symptoms may still occur, but it will be much less than what it would be if left untreated. Therefore, protection at early stages is critical.
Upward Surge of Cases in Chicago
In Chicago, there has been a sudden surge in cases of Monkeypox. Chicago’s Howard Brown Health is warning of a comeback in monkeypox cases across the city in recent weeks, announced the city’s health officials Friday.
The amount of cases in Chicago is higher than anywhere else in the U.S. It is becoming increasingly important to combat this now, as to prevent another outbreak.
“The more people who get vaccinated, the better protected the LGBTQ+ community will be from another outbreak of Monkeypox this year,” stated NBC 5 News. This is one of the many reasons why receiving a vaccination is important. However, if a vaccination is not received, there is a chance more people can get infected. Therefore, this would lead to another massive outbreak.
Written by David Loran Jr
Sources:
NBC 5 News: Resurgence in Monkeypox Cases Reported Across Chicago
City of Chicago: Monkeypox
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