No Monkeypox cases detected in country: BSMMU VC

No Monkeypox cases have been detected in Bangladesh so far, said Prof Dr Md Sharfuddin Ahmed, Vice chancellor of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), reports UNB.
"We have taken all necessary preparations to provide treatment for Monkeypox virus although we have not yet found any patient infected with the virus in the country," he said.
The BSMMU VC disclosed this while speaking at a press briefing in Shaheed Dr Milton Hall of the medical university on Tuesday.
He also urged people to not to be panicked hearing any rumour.
Prof Sharfuddin said Monkeypox cases have been reported recently in 14 countries, including the UK, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, the USA, Australia and Canada.
The health authorities have already alerted all the land and airports to prevent spread of the virus, he said.
Monkeypox is a DNA virus. It is believed that it can be transmitted if people come in contact with infected animals or take inadequately cooked meat, said the BSMMU VC.
The symptoms of the virus are Lymphadenopathy (swollen lymph nodes), cold, fever, perspiration, headache, backache, loss of appetite, breathing problem and cough, he said.
BSMMU VC also advised people to refrain from getting close to infected or suspected animals.