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Sporadic cases of monkeypox continue to be reported across Nigeria. In the month prior to 18 December 2018 fifteen suspected cases of monkeypox were reported of which six were confirmed cases, being reported in 5 states (Rivers 1, Bayelsa 2, Delta 1, Cross Rivers 1, and Edo 1). This brings the total nunber of monkeypox cases reported in Nigeria to 114 suspected, 45 confirmed and 1 probable; 1 death has been reported.
Monkeypox is a rare infection related to smallpox. It resembles the less severe variola minor form of smallpox and is generally fatal in only a minority of cases. Monkeypox is unusual in travellers and tends to occur in isolated rural or forest areas.
Nearly all cases have occurred in Central or West Africa, with only a few cases ever reported outside Africa. Most infections result from direct contact with the blood, body fluids, or cutaneous/ mucosal lesions of infected animals including monkeys, giant rats, squirrels and rabbits. Rodents are the major source of infection. Eating undercooked meat of infected animals is a possible risk factor.
There is no specific vaccine or treatment for monkeypox and prevention is by avoiding contact with infected animals and people.
For further information see Monkeypox.
