Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, is the latest virus outbreak promoting a World Health Organization emergency meeting.
Large numbers of mpox cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and surrounding African countries encouraged this urgent response.
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Understanding mpox
Mpox is a viral disease belonging to the smallpox virus family. It is categorized as a zoonosis—transmitted from animals to humans.
Cases typically occur near tropical rainforests, where animals that carry the virus, including dormice, squirrels, Gambian poached rats, and numerous monkey species, inhabit.
Symptoms and spread of mpox
Mpox’s most noticeable symptoms are rashes or lesions around the face and mouth, which can spread to other body areas. Other symptoms include chills, exhaustion, fever, headaches, muscle aches, and swollen lymph nodes.
International travel promotes fears around mpox virus spread due to its fast transmission. Prevention is the most effective way to inhibit its spread. Prompt detection and sterilization of concerned spaces are critical.
Preventing mpox with EPA-registered disinfection
Finding appropriate disinfectants can be difficult concerning rare or novel viruses like mpox.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) list of “Disinfectants for Emerging Viral Pathogens: List Q” has included SteraMist for its BIT solution, emphasizing SteraMist’s efficiency in tackling emerging viruses like Mpox.
Research centres using SteraMist disinfection to control the mpox virus further demonstrate its effectiveness.
Prioritizing prevention measures
Prioritizing infection prevention measures is critical due to the current mpox outbreak. SteraMist delivers EPA-registered decontamination solutions to assist in battling this emerging viral threat’s transmission.
SteraMist and other effective disinfection solutions can alleviate the effect of the mpox outbreak and defend public health.
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