When the world is still fighting with the deadly coronavirus China’s new viral infection case that has caused first human death has once again shocked everyone across the places. Yes we are talking about Monkey B virus.
What is Monkey B Virus?
Monkey B Virus initially isolated in 1932, is an alphaherpesvirus enzootic in macaques of the genus Macaca.
B virus is the only identify old-world-monkey herpesvirus that displays severe pathogenicity in humans.
Monkey B virus is a very rare viral infection and is one of the groups of herpes virus.
It is traditionally found in an ancient variety of monkeys like macaques, chimpanzees and capuchin.”
According to reports in China a 53-year-old veterinary surgeon contracted the Monkey B virus in March this year and eventually injury to it in May.
Monkey B Virus showed early-onset symptoms of nausea and vomiting, a month after he dissected two dead monkeys in early March.”
How does the Monkey B Virus get Transmitted?
According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention the Macaque monkeys commonly have this virus, and it can be found in their saliva, feces, urine, or brain or spinal cord tissue.
The virus may also be found in cells coming from an infected monkey in a lab.
B virus can survive for hours on surfaces, particularly when moist.
How can a Human get Infect with Monkey B Virus?
Human beings can get infect with this virus if they are bitten or scratch by an infect monkey and also get an infect monkey’s tissue or fluid on broken skin or in eyes, nose, or mouth; scratch or cut oneself on a contaminated cage or other sharp-edged surface or get exposed to the brain (especially), spinal cord, or skull of an infected monkey.
What are the symptoms of Monkey B Virus?
- According to Centre for Disease Control and Prevention the symptoms typically start within one month of being expose to B virus but could appear in as little as three to seven days.
- The first indications of B virus infection is flu-like symptoms such as fever and chills, muscle ache, fatigue and headache, following which an infection person may develop small blisters in the wound or area on the body that came in contact with the monkey.
- Some other symptoms of the infection include shortness of breath, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain and hiccups.
- The deadly virus spreads to and causes inflammation (swelling) of the brain and spinal cord, leading to neurologic and inflammatory symptoms such as pain, numbness, itching near the wound site, issues with muscle coordination, brain damage and severe damage to the nervous system and in extreme cases, death as the disease progresses.
Who are at risk for Monkey B Virus?
According to the experts people who are at risk are those who may get bit or scratched from monkeys, like veterinary doctors, plumbers, construction site workers, labourers and people who work in the jungles among many others.
Currently there are no vaccines that can protect against B virus infection.
No human-to-human transmission of the virus has been report so far.
Treatment & Prevention of the Monkey B Virus
According to Docters “Fluid therapy is the only treatment for Monkey B virus.”
The expert told that in case any individual has had any contact with a monkey or has been bitten or scratch, they should continuously wash the area with soap, detergent or iodine for a minimum of 15 minutes.
WARNING : If the problem isn’t solved by lifestyle changes alone then don’t hesitate to consult a doctor as this article is for knowledge base.
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