KARACHI (Dunya News) - A second case of Mpox has been reported in Karachi, raising concerns among health authorities.
According to officials at the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital, a 22-year-old man has tested positive for the virus. The hospital’s Medical Superintendent confirmed that the patient, a resident of Buffer Zone, was shifted to isolation immediately after his test result came back positive.
Health officials further revealed that the patient has no recent travel history, making this a locally detected case.
This marks the second confirmed case of Mpox in Karachi, with the first case reported in March this year.
How the Mpox spreads
Medical experts explained that Mpox is a viral disease that is mainly spread through close skin-to-skin contact. Patients usually develop a blister-like rash that starts as spots and later turns into firm lesions.
In some cases, the virus may also spread through respiratory droplets.
Symptoms and treatment
According to medical experts the disease mostly affects adults. The symptoms of Mpox include fever, body aches and painful skin lesions.
The treatment includes immediate measures for fever and body aches, pain control for skin lesions, and oxygen support in severe cases.
Precautions
People are urged to take preventive steps as the direct contact with infected individuals without protective equipment such as gloves and masks could raise the risk of transmission.
The latest confirmed case adds to concerns over the spread of mpox in Sindh as health authorities continue surveillance and investigations into suspected infections in the province.