Monkeypox: What should you do if you are diagnosed with mpox?

Therefore, in addition to knowing the symptoms and forms of contagion of mpox, it is important to know what a person should do if they have monkeypox. The Ministry of Health of Argentina offers a series of recommendations in this regard, as well as the measures that should be taken if there is someone at home with mpox.

Mpox, or monkeypox, is a disease caused by the monkeypox virus, which belongs to the genus Orthopoxvirus.This viral disease is distinguished because among its main symptoms is the appearance of skin rashes that appear as pimples or blisterswhich They are usually located on the genitals, perianal area, face, hands or feet.

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Among its main symptoms is the appearance of skin rashes that appear as pimples or blisters.

If a person is diagnosed with mpox It is important that you remain calm and Follow these tips:

• You should follow the recommendations of health personnel.
• It should be kept isolated until all the scabs have fallen off.
• It is important not to touch the lesions to avoid infections.
• You should not touch your eyes, as this could cause injury by transferring the virus from your hands.
• You must wear a mask at all times when you are around other people.
• You should wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or disinfect them with 70% alcohol gel, and keep your fingernails trimmed.
• It is essential that you do not share dishes, cutlery, clothing, sheets, bath towels, toiletries (such as toothbrushes, razors, etc.) or sex toys with other people.
• You should identify people with whom you had close contact (more than one hour without a mask and physical contact) up to three weeks before contracting monkeypox and mention them to health personnel.
• When sweeping, care must be taken not to spread dry contaminated material from the lesions.
• You should frequently disinfect surfaces and objects in shared areas with 70% alcohol or a bleach solution.
• It is crucial to avoid physical contact (such as hugging, kissing, or sexual intercourse) until you are fully recovered.
• You should keep your pet away from you to avoid the risk of transmitting the virus to them.
• You should avoid contact with people with chronic illnesses, pregnant women, young children and the elderly, as they are more vulnerable to complications.

If someone you live with tests positive for mpoxone has to follow these tips at home:

• The person should be kept isolated in a room, preferably with its own bathroom.
• Both the patient and the person caring for them must wear a mask during care and when handling their clothing or bedding.
• It is recommended to wear a mask and disposable gloves when entering the room.
• Dirty clothes and bed linens of the sick person should be handled with gloves, avoiding shaking them and placing them quickly in a bag, without mixing them with the rest of the clothes. They should be washed with hot water, plenty of detergent and, if possible, bleach. It is important to wear gloves when washing clothes.
• The infected person’s cutlery and dishes should be washed with hot water and detergent.
• All surfaces in the bedroom and bathroom should be cleaned and disinfected with bleach water or alcohol.