The World Health Organization has recorded extremely alarming figures regarding the spread of monkeypox in the world.
According to WHO, the number of cases of this disease on planet Earth has already exceeded 50 thousand.
Experts from the official organization have confirmed 50,496 cases of human infection with monkeypox.
About this MIA “Russia Today,” noting that the figure is current as of August 31, 2022.
WHO states: the largest number of citizens affected by this disease live in Europe, as well as in North and South America – 22,576 and 27,228 infected, respectively.
Let us remind you that monkeypox is a rare viral infection that can also be transmitted between people.
As a rule, the disease is mild and many people infected recover within a few weeks.
But cases of more severe forms of the disease, as well as cases where it causes complications, are also recorded.
Typical symptoms: headache, fever, muscle and back pain, swollen lymph nodes, chills and exhaustion.
A rash may also appear, starting on the face and later spreading to other parts of the body.
